Xeriscaping: Conserving Water While Landscaping
Ever heard of xeriscaping? If you are into both gardening and green living, you may need a proper introduction to the technique. Xeriscaping is traditional landscaping, but it’s practiced in a way that cuts out the need for irrigation to provide extra water for plant life in drier areas. Landscapers practice xeriscaping in climates that … Continue reading “Xeriscaping: Conserving Water While Landscaping”
The Security of a Well-Lit Landscape
It takes just one dark secluded window, a dark unlit backyard, or a burnt-out porch light to make your home an easy invitation for an intruder. Lighting is one of the simplest types of deterrents to take your home from a target to a secure dwelling in no time. A brightly-lit home is one of … Continue reading “The Security of a Well-Lit Landscape”
The Top 5 FAQs About Landscape Lighting Design
The Top 5 FAQs About Landscape Lighting Design 1. What elements need to be lit in my landscape? This question can only be answered when you determine the overall effect you want. What mood are you looking for? What function will the light serve? Think about the light’s function and then walk around your property … Continue reading “The Top 5 FAQs About Landscape Lighting Design”
Landscape Design for Peace and Relaxation
It’s no mystery that today’s professionals, parents and hard-working citizens look forward to peace and relaxation after a hard day’s work. With the chaos surrounding kid-filled homes, corporate politics, and financial difficulty, sometimes peace is more than a luxury–it’s a necessity. Some people find relaxation at the spa, the salon, or the ocean, while others … Continue reading “Landscape Design for Peace and Relaxation”
Feng Shui and Your Front Landscape
There may have been a time in your life when you drove up to someone’s house, got out of the car, started walking up the pathway and then took a pause. The lush surroundings gave you a reason to meander a bit. You took in a deep breath, your senses were ignited by the sweet … Continue reading “Feng Shui and Your Front Landscape”
Feng Shui and Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Unlock the secrets of Feng Shui with Best Pro Lighting's guide to outdoor landscape lighting. Learn how to balance energy and enhance harmony in your garden with strategic lighting placements. Perfect for homeowners aiming to create a tranquil and positive outdoor environment.
Landscaping and Fencing for Your Yard
For hundreds of years, people have been marking off their territory with various types of fencing. Brick walls, for instance, were used often to outline a kingdom or a country. Today, fences are designed to mark the line of one’s property – to keep people from walking through the yard, keep stray animals out, or … Continue reading “Landscaping and Fencing for Your Yard”
Topiary Garden Ideas for Landscaping
A topiary garden can make any landscaping project look extremely professional while attracting many a wandering eye onto your street. Whether you choose a formal look, a modern style, or a classical design concept, a topiary-themed garden is the perfect way to creatively use garden space. Traditional Landscape by London Garden & Landscape Supplies The … Continue reading “Topiary Garden Ideas for Landscaping”
Outdoor Security Lighting – Does it Really Work?
Outdoor security lighting prevents or deters criminal activity. However, studies in the UK, United States and Sweden show that improper arrangement and use of these lights can actually lead to an increase in crime such as vandalism and theft. Here, we explore the reasons for security lights failing their basic test of viability and how … Continue reading “Outdoor Security Lighting – Does it Really Work?”
How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Ah, the summer evening cookout. It sounds great in theory, but sometimes firing up the grill and running in and out of the kitchen multiple times throughout the night can become a real drag. People who enjoy grilling outside frequently during the warmer months are opting to invest in an outdoor kitchen to remedy this … Continue reading “How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen”