Horticulture and gardening

Now that you are getting settled into your new dream log home or timber frame home, it's time to set your sights on landscaping. Today's landscaping is far from what it was even just a couple of years ago. Gone are the days of settling for a fancy paver patio or deck with the latest stainless steel grill. Today's homeowners are creating another living space right outside their back door. As nicer weather finally settles in, now is the team to create your outdoor "destination living" scenario. …

Every garden in different houses typically used different concepts as well. Despite having the same concept but there is a difference between a garden designs with each other. Utilizing the outdoor areas of the house either behind or front of house as a garden has been always to do. Different is how anybody can develop any ideas they have for making a beautiful garden. One concept that is widely used is the courtyard landscaping. Whether you belong to one of the people who use the courtyard…

fountain. Flowering trees and shrubs are also great for making a lawn look more attractive and beautiful. Get Into Gardening Part of your landscaping adventure could be adding in some gardens with flowering plants. Make choices that work well together when it comes to opting for perennials or annuals. Do what you can to make the color and beauty last longer throughout the year. Gardening could also mean having a potted herb garden on your front deck. This look will make your home appear a…

Over the past few decades, urbanisation has been developing exponentially across the world with more than half of the human population making their way into cities. Cities, as products of urbanisation, become magnets for people looking for job opportunities, excellent infrastructure and efficient transport facilities. However, the sprawling nature of expanding cities has taken its toll on surrounding landscapes, with wild plants and animals being replaced with concrete buildings and paved roads…

Yard edgers are available in mechanized and manual style, and gas-powered or electric design. The purpose of a yard edger is to shrink the lawn and also clear the sides, creating a defined separation among the footpath and the garden. This straightforward action of landscaping maintenance considerably betters the complete appearance of the home and the landscape, and provides it immediate curb appeal. Lawn edgers can be an extremely helpful tool when you want your yard to look perfectly tended…

Plants and nature have been a constant theme in art, but they can also be used to create art. Landscape designers use the same design principles that other artists and graphic designers use, combined with plants and other elements, to create certain atmospheres and feelings that people will enjoy being around. Linda Engstrom, APLD states on her website Garden Aesthetics that “the design elements are…employed to determine the way space will be perceived.” While there is a list of design…

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn care or landscaping services are usually the last consideration on the minds of many home owners. The majority of us choose to perform lawn maintenance by ourselves but at times circumstances may arise and we will need to hire a lawn service to take care of our yard for us. At that instance, choosing a reputable lawn maintenance company may be the best option. Your lawn could be of grass and it could have trees that drop leaves.…

Doing the service learning project I learned what it means to be involved in the community. Researching problems around the county and coming up with solutions was a fun and hard part of the project. I had a set goal to help out the community build a garden. I figured out that one of the best places for a garden is at a school. I chose the local middle school, Silver Sands. The reason for this is because having a garden at a school will provide fresh food and a learning experience for kids.…

On February 4, 2015 PWS 100 went to the green houses for the first time and were assigned a species of plant that we were to nurture for the following weeks. These plants ranged from I was assigned the Giant Creamy Yellow Zinnia. Throughout this process Professor Stewart taught us about soil alternatives and the benefits of growing plants in a green house versus growing plants outside. I thought it interesting when comparing the background of the plant to what I observed in actuality. The…

When it’s no longer cold in Cincinnati, landscaping and gardening can make all the difference in your outdoor living space. According to the local garden store, Lakeview Garden Center & Landscaping, solid hardscapes are the cornerstone of a home’s exterior. Whether you’re looking to transform your backyard patio or create a tranquil garden scene, the lawn care experts at Lakeview Garden Center & Landscaping say these essentials will help make any hardscape a success: Strategic Draining: When a…