Garden With Beautiful Stone Design

Choosing the right trees for your garden can feel overwhelming and we often leave landscaping in the ‘too hard basket’. 1. Start with why What would you like your tree to do for you? This question is important because not all trees offer the same features. You might like privacy, shade, greenery around your entertainment area, something for the kids to climb, or colours and textures to complement your home design. Once you’ve determined the ‘why’ you can start a process of elimination — starting with size. 2. Size matters Many tree removals in urban areas are a result of the wrong tree in the wrong place. Look at the size of your yard and any objects nearby including your house, power lines, fences and driveways. Your little elm might look cute now, but in 15 years it could be leaning against your carport. A quick Google will help you with tree measurements but here’s a guide to some popular tree species and their typical heights: Small (<8m)           ...

                                                                               What is a  boulder ? A boulder is defined as any rock  larger than 16” in diameter . They are available in two basic shapes: round and angular. Round boulders  have smooth edges and curves. They are water-washed or river-run surface stones of granite and sandstone, worn over the eons by wind, sand and rain. Angular boulders  have jagged, blasted edges and flat faces. They are columnar, boxy or rectangular and may be composed of but not limited to granite, quartzite, sandstone and basalt.                                           Boulders are more colorful than you’d think ! Choosing the Col...