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Furniture, Gardens & Pools Garden Furniture, Landscaping

7 Landscaping Best Practices For Choosing Garden Furniture

June 22, 2022

One of the features that Perth landscapers often have the greatest scope and number of options for is with regards to garden furniture. Just as you are probably aware that the furniture choices you would have for an indoor room in your home are almost infinite, the choices for outdoor garden furniture are not too far behind.

Despite the huge choice, there still needs to be some reasoning applied when selecting individual furniture items or furniture sets for your landscape garden. These relate to their size, ensuring their style and colour fit in with the overall ambience, and that they provide practical uses. Note that by mentioning practicality we are differentiating furniture like seating and tables, from decorative furniture such as ornamental features.

So, let us look at what are considered seven of the best practices when selecting furniture for a landscape garden design.

Gardens & Pools garden services, Landscape Design

The 7 Non-Negotiables That Will Influence Every Landscape Design

June 15, 2022

No matter how many gardens landscapers are asked to design and install over the years, certain aspects of each garden will remain consistent, no matter what the garden size or where it is. These “non-negotiables” are so-named simply because no landscaped garden can be designed unless each is given due consideration.

These are not the only decisions that will have to be debated and finalised between homeowners and the landscaping business. In truth, there are going to be dozens of individual decisions and choices to be made for each garden. However, we will focus only on the seven non-negotiables, which you will discover as you continue reading.

#1 – Available Budget

The starting point for each garden is, understandably, the client has a budget for their landscaped garden. The bigger it is, the more scope there is for including features and more advanced landscaping work. Not a tiny budget will deny you the opportunity to have a professionally landscaped garden, with some of the most stunning gardens having been created for a fraction of the cost of others.

#2 – Future Maintenance

This should not be thought about in isolation but instead, as you go through each of your choices concerning your garden’s design. If you love gardening, features and plants that require much maintenance might be OK. However, if you want a low-maintenance garden, your choices will differ, although there is always the option of rehiring the professionals from Garden Spec to maintain it for you.

Gardens & Pools Landscaping, landscaping investment

Why Landscaping is Money Well Spent

December 8, 2021

Most homeowners won’t think twice about spending money on building maintenance or the interior of their home to make it comfortable and enjoyable. However, not all homeowners think the same when it comes to professional landscape construction.

The truth is, the exterior of your property is just as deserving of attention and care as the interior. If you’re on the fence about turning your attention to this part of your property, here is some information to support the idea that landscaping is money well spent.

It Can Make Your Property Cooler On Hot Days

Temperatures can skyrocket during summer in Australia, and it can feel like there’s no respite. You may be surprised at just how much shade and relief you can receive just by investing time and money into grass, trees, and shrubs.

Gardens & Pools, Renovations

Perfect Lawns and Chickens – Can I Have Both?

December 9, 2020

Chicken owners may be looking at neighbouring properties with envy. While you get to receive fresh eggs every day, your neighbours have mastered their lawn care and have a beautiful lush lawn to show for it.

Is there a way you can have both chickens and a beautiful grassy area to enjoy? Actually, yes. But it can take a few changes to your current setup.

Fence Off An Area

Many people decide to purchase chickens so they can enjoy fresh, free-range eggs daily. Fencing your chickens in can seem counter-intuitive. In saying that, you don’t have to keep them confined to their coop. Consider sectioning off your property so that you both have a grassy area to enjoy.

Gardens & Pools pool builders

Choosing the Perfect Pool Builders for Your New Pool

April 23, 2020

If you’re thinking about installing a new swimming pool in your backyard, it’s important to spend some time choosing the right pool builders. Although this might seem like a difficult job, it doesn’t have to be – after all, there are plenty of reputable companies that provide landscaping services that include complete swimming pool construction.

In the rest of this article, we’ve explored some of the things you should think about when you’re choosing the right pool builder for your project. Remember, this is meant as advice only, and you should always speak to a professional before making a decision.

Check Your Builder’s Credentials

Swimming pool construction is a tricky business that requires strict licences and certification. It’s therefore important to check that any builder you’re considering has these. If they don’t, you risk running into trouble with the authorities if any problems arise – and sometimes, even if problems don’t pop up.

Do Some Research Into Past Work

If you’ve made a shortlist of possible pool builders in your area, the best way to narrow your list down is to do some research into their reputation and past work. In general, it’s a good idea to start online and see what people have to say. Check the contractor’s website, and make sure you pay special attention to Google Reviews and things like that.

Gardens & Pools Low Maintenance Landscaping

Low Maintenance Landscaping: What You Need to Do

March 1, 2019

Not everyone has green fingers or prides themselves on getting stuck into landscaping with gusto. If you don’t know a daisy from a daffodil, then there’s every possibility that even if you create the most stunning landscaped yard, you won’t know how to maintain it. If you know you won’t spend every waking moment tending to weeds and mowing lawns, then it’s important to think of landscaping options that take minimal effort to keep looking fantastic.

After asking the experts, here are four more.

Less is More

Most people know what a beautiful garden is. It’s full of exotic and native plants, with color and vibrancy taking over. But, if you are not much of a landscaper or gardener, you will find that such a garden is hard to maintain. However, a beautiful garden is achievable with the “less is more” motto as well.

Gardens & Pools turf

Choosing the Right Grass for Your Lawn

May 22, 2018

There are many different turf varieties out there. Every variety has its own characteristics, and every variety is suited to a particular set of growing conditions. Choosing the type of grass you want for your lawn can seem difficult, but it actually isn’t – as long as you talk to your local turf expert! This article is from Carabooda Lawn, Turf Experts from WA.

Start with coming and having a chat with us:

Here at Carabooda Lawn we are your local turf experts. We have a number of experts who will be happy to advise you on the pros and cons of different lawn varieties, and we can help you choose the perfect variety for your needs.

If you are unsure about what type of grass you should buy, come in and have a chat with one of our experts. Tell us how much lawn you need, what sort of soil you have, and what sort of look you are going for. We should be able to help you choose the right grass to give you the perfect new lawn for your outdoor life!

Things to consider:

There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right grass for your lawn. Some things that you absolutely must think about include:

The type of soil you have:

Some types of grass will be better suited to different types of soils than others. The best thing that you can do is bring a soil sample into one of our experts and let them advise you on the right type of grass. Some grasses are more suited to drier, sandier soils, while others prefer wetter clay or peat soils.

Gardens & Pools shade sails

We Are Sailing…

August 21, 2017

Humans have been using pieces of cloth as shade protection for thousands of years. The Roman, Greek and Egyptian cultures show some recorded history during which they used sail like structures in their homes and in public places. While we love our time in the sun, we also like sitting outside under shade sails with a nice breeze and some UV protection, regardless of what century we are in.

How, Where and Why

Thе typical shade sail is a reasonably large ріесе оf сlоth/fаbrіс, and it is secured to three points, at least. The points are uѕuаllу аt fixed роѕіtіоnѕ, ѕuсh аѕ a post, wаll, or the grоund. These days, shade sails are in use everywhere and can be ѕееn at hоmеѕ, rеѕtаurаntѕ, рublіс parks аnd рlауgrоundѕ, hоtеlѕ аnd rеѕоrtѕ, еtс. The dіffеrеnсе in tеmреrаturе can range frоm аbоut 10-20°C dеgrееѕ сооlеr underneath a shade ѕаіl оn a hоt day.

We consulted JSB Earth Moving, and they gave us 3 shade sails set up tips, Here are,
JSB Earth Moving’s 3 Set Up Tips:

It’s important to make the sail as tight as you can to stop it from catching too much wind and to prevent sagging.
If there is going to be a weakness in your shade sail, it will be at the reinforced corners. They are the first to go.
Cheap is good for your pocket – not so good for shade sails. A better grade material, guaranteed UV protection, stronger reinforcements = a better buy.

Gardens & Pools Landscaping, Native Garden

Can a Native Garden Work For Landscaping?

August 10, 2017

According to landscaping company Lone Pine Landscapes the options you have for your landscaping needs can depend on the types of plants you want to add. A great option to consider involves a native garden. Such a garden can be designed in a way that makes it very easy to establish and maintain, no matter where you want it to be. It can be part of the backyard or add interest to the front of the home.

According to renowned Sydney landscape designers Sydney Space Designs, native garden is a popular choice for landscaping in that it focuses on native plants. In particular, these are plants that are naturally found in the wild where you live. That said, many natives these days are hybrids; better than the originals in that their flowers are larger and more colorful, while still retaining the characteristics of the originals. This makes them more popular, but still easy to grow in their native area.

Gardens & Pools garden pots

8 Tips for Growing Pot Plants Successfully

October 30, 2016

Not everyone has a green thumb when it comes to growing plants in garden pots. It is a shame to see what would otherwise be a beautiful plant struggling for life in a pot. If you find your pot plants are looking a bit sick, here are some tips to help them get better.

Make sure you use quality potting mix. Follow the instructions on the bag. Often you will find that the mix should be left to settle, but you have that plant and are anxious to get the job done so you don’t want to wait. But in a week or two the mix will settle and leave the roots half exposed, or the whole lot will sink down into the pot so you have half the pot showing at the top and the roots have less room than they need.