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A garden without flowers is similar to a painting without color. The fact that flowers do much more than just lend color to your landscape adds to the appeal factor. However, choosing the right kinds of flowering plants can be quite a difficult decision because of the sheer variety available. These few tips outlined below … Continue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Landscaping Flowers”

It may be Spring but are you ready to climb up into the attic and dig around for those ‘ol holiday lights to decorate your home and yard for another festive season? It’s never too early to prepare for the holidays. The holidays are a time to impress the neighbors, look at your landscape with … Continue reading “Staying Safe With Your Holiday Landscape Lighting”

A Japanese garden is the epitome of peace and serenity, and it represents patient caring and nurturing. But it doesn’t have to take years and years to build one in your back yard. With a few useful tips, you can have your very own Japanese garden landscape ready in no time. Rocks Rocks in a … Continue reading “How to Create a Japanese Garden Landscape”

A common question when planning a landscaping lighting design is “how many lights can run on a single transformer?”. As transformers are available in different wattage capacities, a better question to ask is “what is the best transformer for my design?”. Picking a garden light transformer is a matter of adding up the wattage power … Continue reading “How to choose a garden light transformer”

Did you know that creative garden lighting owes a lot to the art of theater stage lighting? Although theater lighting is a powerful and complex form of art, a lot of the subtle effects can be achieved with low voltage landscape lighting. Talk about adding drama to your garden! Mediterranean Exterior by Austin Architects & … Continue reading “From the Theater to Your Garden: Landscape Lighting Ideas”

When it comes to installing any electrical equipment in the garden, hiring a qualified electrical contractor can literally save your life! However, knowing a few things about a safe electrical installation will help you understand better the scope of your redesign project and plan accordingly. Keeping in mind these basic rules will ensure that your … Continue reading “Dos and Dont’s of Outdoor Electrical Installation”

Thanksgiving Day is very close! Here is an idea: how about accommodating your guests in the garden? Today we are sharing 15 Thanksgiving outdoor decoration images for inspiration. With the appropriate lighting and heating you will be able to enjoy the coziness of a family gathering in the comfort of your outdoor room. Traditional Patio … Continue reading “Inspiration Gallery: 15 Thanksgiving Outdoor Ideas”

If you have ever handled a home improvement project, you know that the budget always expands as unexpected issues arise. A lack of planning can lead to the same scenario with your landscape design. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A detailed plan, some expert advice and a little treasure hunting can ensure … Continue reading “How Not to Outgrow Your Garden Design Budget”

Lighting plays a key role in landscape design. However, lighting should be used strategically to preserve the natural beauty. Rather than lighting the whole garden, which can look artificial, create pools of light around key features — plants, trees or a water feature — while balancing dark, unlit areas. To achieve stunning results, you can … Continue reading “Top landscape lighting effects for your garden”

Photo by Sandy KoepkeSummer is here! If you’re thinking about doing a landscape makeover and want to look into a low-water alternative, here are a few ideas to help you plan a lush garden that can thrive with very little water. To minimize water waste, place plants in groups according to their light and water … Continue reading “Low-Water Landscaping Tips for The Summer”