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For the garden soil you can opt for different coatings, alone or combined grass, wood, stone or ceramic tiles are among the most popular choices and combinations of which are extracted better and more original.

The lawn is usually the starting point, an essential element par excellence of the garden, preferably natural, but today there are already very successful artificial imitations and favorable properties that can be viewed as an alternative, especially in climates some benevolent or when we have no time to devote to their care. Read the rest of this entry »

Decorating a garden is a task that calls for a maximum commitment, not just put plants and flowers, we must respect the space and create harmonious environments that generate well-being. The garden is the house that will allow us to rest and get in touch with oneself and with nature around us.

There are a myriad of proposals and ideas to carry out a good decoration in a garden. This time we present elements that no doubt will transform the aesthetics and style will endow the garden to enjoy this time of year where pleasant temperatures begin to arrive. Read the rest of this entry »

They should be planted in full sun, because this is one of the main requirements for flowering. The land where sows must have good drainage, otherwise you have to make a mound with soil to allow drainage. Sow them in the top of the mound so that water runs quickly.
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Having a pond in the garden is a possibility quite accessible and not require a large garden, you can create a pond at the measure of our garden.

The pond becomes the focus of any garden and allows a variety of possibilities, from the cultivation of aquatic plants, fish, turtles, or simply as a source of water ornamental mirror.

Planning the pond:
It is essential to plan all the details of our pool before starting construction. We must not forget that it is an ornamental and not interfere with other elements of the garden, such as beds, paths or seating area.

The introduction of the pond area is very important, since it must be located in a place not obstruct the flow and get the required highlight.

To choose the location in the pond is necessary to consider certain aspects like the wind, if there are trees around, we clean sheets during the winter. It is convenient to put the pond in the shelter of the same to minimize the accumulation of leaves.

The sun is another factor which can be uncomfortable in a pond in summer promotes the emergence of algae. To fix this, you can install the type of plant plumes on the edge of the pond to give some shade. If there is a shady corner in the garden, the site is more suitable for installing our pond.

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If the goal is to place lattice panels in the garden as we see in the pictures, will be critical in principle to prepare a good basis for it to hold properly.

It is without doubt one of the most practical that we put in our yard for separation walls. The high functionality of these vertical structures is one of their main advantages, as well as its decorative value.

Although a wide variety of these lattice panels on the specialized market, it is important to consider the role they will play in our garden and its features. To fit the style of each place, the ideal is to paint in a color that relates to the environment.

For example, one of the issues to consider is whether we will cover the panel of plants, because then it will require greater strength in the structure. Installation is usually simple and can follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Of the metals steel and aluminum are the two most popular in interior decoration and exterior, steel is harder and is usually associated with higher quality and resistance, and however well-treated aluminum can have a good durability and has several advantages over the former.

First, aluminum is very light, that allows, when used in furniture making large these are not very heavy and can be easily moved and this is especially interesting in the garden, an open space at our disposal in that we may be interested in changing the location of furniture in the circumstances to the sun or the shade, abgrigo the walls of the house or poolside…

In addition to aluminum, is a younger material than steel, as far as construction and interior applications are concerned, that means that they are still researching its properties and possible treatments to optimize, but we know that supports better than steel various situations, to better absorb shocks and is more resistant to various corrosive agents, as well as their production is complicated though, recycling is easy and it makes you start to replace steel in many of its uses. Read the rest of this entry »

“Dining or relax”

The garden table is undoubtedly the star of the summer for a dining or a relaxing break in the garden. There are varieties to suit all styles.

You choose between the different materials to create your environment:
- The metal tables are on the poetic aspect of the garden and bring a touch in a bucolic area plant. Choose a small to give a touch of intimacy and romance.
- The wooden tables are based in nature and adapt perfectly to large tables with their family size. They have also sometimes extensions.
- The resin tables set the tone with a very contemporary design. More specifically dedicated to relaxation, this type of development often takes the appearance of a room with a table and comfortable armchairs.

In our previous post, we share some ideas about the utilities that can give the wood in our garden gazebo. We emphasize in addition, always compare the price / quality, which certainly deserves a look in terms of investment and not expenditure.

The key point is how to choose the wood for use outdoors. His attributes must be:

• Highly resistant to deterioration from exposure to natural elements such as snow, rain, wind etc.

• Also resistant to attack by insects and fungi, many of them generated due to a weakness in the previous section.

In this regard, councils are:

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It is a fact: having spaces where wood reign in our garden, we really love it. Is that the combination wood / garden is one of those couples that we really enjoyed.

Wood is the oldest materials to be used at all times by the man used it to build their houses, to build transportation like cars or boats and as a supporter of many structures. Today is also a favorite even compared to other less expensive as PVC or aluminum.

It’s true: it requires care and maintenance, but in return gives us a warm presence and strong at once, any other material that may give us. Everything ultimately depends on your budget and your needs.

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