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Landscape Walls and Planting

By gardendesign / March 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Landscape Walls and Planting

Walls add architecture elements to the garden. They create vertical interest and define outdoor rooms. And, they can provide architectural craftsmanship with beauty and character. Walls in the landscape help organize the landscape design. So plant shrubs and perennials around walls to create contrasting textures and beautiful garden aesthetics. Walls come in two main of…

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Techo-bloc Paver Patio and landscape design

By gardendesign / February 7, 2018 / Comments Off on Techo-bloc Paver Patio and landscape design

Techo-bloc paver patio  projects require good landscape design.  What are the key elements for patio design ? What are the key elements for landscape design? Techo-bloc materials include many choices. So the first key element is a knowledge of the paver choices.  The design style will inform the paver choice. Techo-bloc Paver Patio Chocies The…

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Hardscaping Companies – Patios & Walkways

By gardendesign / January 10, 2018 / Comments Off on Hardscaping Companies – Patios & Walkways

How do you pick from  all the choices of Hardscaping Companies?  You  want to hire a hardscape contractor to build your patio or walkway. A certified professional and a good design is a start. You want a fair price, integrity and customer service. The best first step is to ask friends for referrals. Next, keep…

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Techo Bloc Paver Projects

By gardendesign / June 21, 2017 / Comments Off on Techo Bloc Paver Projects

We have used many concrete paver products over the years, but today it’s all Techo Bloc paver projects. We find that Techo Bloc paver is the cutting edge of both design and quality. The Techo Bloc company  is a leader in contractor support. They provide annual training seminars and the customer representatives are very accessible. …

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Paver Patio

By gardendesign / March 16, 2017 / Comments Off on Paver Patio

  Are you thinking about installing a paver patio and searching the web for information? Want to know how to install paver patio? Do you want some knowledge and experience from professional paver patio contractors? What are the pros and cons of a paver patio versus my other patio contractor choices? Paver patios are installed…

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Mulch Installation Services

By gardendesign / March 3, 2017 / Comments Off on Mulch Installation Services

Why go through the cost of mulch installation every year? Mulch makes our landscapes and gardens look more attractive with that uniform and tidy ground layer. More important, landscape mulch helps the soil retain moisture, it decomposes to release vital nutrients to the soil, and mulch installation helps the soil structure. What type of mulch…

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Landscape Maintenance for Spring

By gardendesign / February 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Landscape Maintenance for Spring

What is your spring landscape maintenance plan? We all want to get our landscape gardens off on the right roots so we can enjoy a healthy, thriving and vibrant landscape through the spring, summer and fall. Spring landscape maintenance plans start with general plant and bed maintenance, followed by shrub pruning, perennial cutbacks, fertilizing, mulching…

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Techo Bloc Pavers Reviews

By gardendesign / February 9, 2017 / Comments Off on Techo Bloc Pavers Reviews

I attended the Techo Bloc contractors showcase 2017 last week. They always put on a great show highlighting new products and techniques. It is a service to the contracting community making us all better professional hardscape contractors in Allentown. With that, lets talk a little Techo Bloc Pavers Reviews. What new pavers are available, new…

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When and How Much Should I be Watering my Plants?

By gardendesign / February 1, 2017 / Comments Off on When and How Much Should I be Watering my Plants?

When and how much should I be watering my Plants? That can be a tough landscape question. Hard to know sometimes, and there is not always a right answer. Varied factors need to be considered. Does the plant require moist or dry conditions? Has it rained or been dry and windy? How long has the…

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Landscaping Allentown PA

By gardendesign / January 23, 2017 / Comments Off on Landscaping Allentown PA

A variety of landscape business options are available for landscaping Allentown pa. How do you choose which landscaping companies to call? If you have an extensive landscape project in mind, you first priority is the landscape designer. Look for a landscaping company with a highly regarded landscape designer. Review their landscape plans for other projects.…

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