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Mulch: Why It’s Important and How To Do It Right
Mulch does more than keep your garden looking tidy. Many people skip mulch because they don’t see the point, but that’s a mistake that might cost them later. Mulch plays a large part in keeping soil moisturized, and preventing weeds from cropping up in your...
Let an Indoor Herb Garden Get You through the Winter
It’s cold outdoors and the gardens have been put to bed for the winter. But your fingers are itching to get into the soil, aren’t they? What can you do? Plan an indoor herb garden. Let some growing herbs spice up your windowsill, the food on your table, and scratch...
Critters You Will Want Hiding in Your Garden
When you have a garden, you invest time and materials into it, work in it, nurture it and enjoy it as it grows. It is yours. Whether you use it to entertain guests or as a retreat for yourself, you think of it as your garden. If you grow vegetables, herbs, or flowers...
An Oasis from the Chaos: The Joys (and benefits) of Gardening
We live in a time and in a society where everything is fast paced, and time seems to disappear without us realizing it. While some of it can be fun, the speed at which we find ourselves living, stresses our minds and bodies in a negative way. We tend to sit too long,...
Vines: Plants that Climb to New Heights in Your Garden
When it comes to landscaping, people often think in horizontal lines. After all, the term landscape in photography and on our cell phones represents a horizontal, left to right, view. When planting gardens and yards, vertical lines are often left to be handled by...
Ponds can add value, beauty, and purpose to your landscape
A pond in your yard or garden can be an easy-to-maintain feature that provides enjoyment and beauty. Ponds can also be built for a specific purpose like raising fish for additional income or simply to give your backyard space a sense of peace and tranquility. Aisling...
Shrubs Work Hard to Create Fabulous Landscapes
When considering shrubs for your garden or yard, many people probably think first of prickly evergreen hedges. But a variety of different types of shrubs are available and each have their preferred environment and features. The dictionary defines the word shrub as “a...
Put a Shine on Your Landscape with Outdoor Lighting
If you spend time and money planning and constructing a beautifully landscaped yard, then you probably want to enjoy it as often and as much as you can. You can do that in the evening and night-time hours by adding outdoor lighting. If you’re just beginning the...
Put a Little Peace and Serenity in Your Garden with a Water Fountain
Even the most beautifully landscaped garden or yard may be missing something that can be easily added. If you want to customize or personalize your yard, a fountain, pond or both can add interest to your space. And the custom designers at Aisling View can help you...