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The idea of an outdoor space may be a lot more than you can actually think of. Some want it as a simple living room extension, some want to create a dedicated space to plants and themselves while some want a place to enjoy your barbeque parties serving as a zone of recreation. With the use of decks and pergolas, you can use your outdoor space quite effectively! The pergolas of Sutherland Shire are made of remarkable and durable materials that are sure to last a lifetime. This addition will be great for your family especially those who love to be outside to spend time with their plants. In this blog you will get to know about few ideas that will help to transform your outdoor space into a trendy one: You will have to carefully secure a pergola on a deck. Free standing pergola is set with the help of concrete firmly into the ground, but a deck pergola usually sits up high and the builders make sure to ensure that the pergola remains steady even during heavy winds. There are usually f...

Many homeowners might not admit it, but most of their lawn problems arise due to improper mowing. The good news, however, is that such problems are easy to fix. Keeping this in mind, here are some basic lawn mowing mistakes which notable garden maintenance specialists serving in Sutherland Shire recommend avoiding at all costs. Never Cut the Grass Too Short Every time you look to mow your lawn, you are only removing 1/3rd of the grass blade. Lawn mowing specialists serving the region state that cutting the grass too short will allow it to break down quickly and easily thus permitting natural nitrogen to return to the soil surface. Also by clipping excessive grass at one time will only put more stress on the grass and inhibit its proper growth. So start by only removing a small portion of the grass blade every time you mow your lawn. Start by this good practice as it is your first step to achieving a healthy-looking lawn. Using Mowers with Blunt Blades Refrain from using a mo...

Gardening is one great hobby to have. It is the perfect way to relax on your own or spend time with family and friends. Some even perceive it as an interesting exercise    to indulge. But to achieve a healthy-looking garden, you need to look after it properly. Fortunately, the things you need to do aren’t that difficult. Follow these some DIY garden maintenance tips suggested by field experts . Taking Care of the Lawn Soil Your lawn soil will lose its properties over time and result in low plant sustainability.  To prevent this: You can take care of the soil surface by regular watering to protect it from the heat. Avoid trimming the lawn too short. And even removing thatch and moss using a tinned rake. If you have clay soil, add peat moss or compost. Also, loosen the soil and water regularly to keep it healthy and nourished. For sandy soil, add organic material which acts as its supplement. Or else, it will run the water quickly a...

Whether you know or not, improper mowing is one of the main causes of lawn problems. However, it is much easy to fix than other problems like fixing structural or pest issues of your property. But, things get ruined when someone tries to do it without proper knowledge. So read on this blog and know the lawn mowing mistake you can make in a DIY approach- Mistake #1 Mowing Too Often Have you planted warm-season grasses like Kikuyu, Zoysia or Couchgrass? Such varieties are ideal for growing in 28-32 degrees Celsius. However, there is no fixed set of days between the grass mowing. Professionals recommend to chop off the 1/3 of the height of the grass to keep them in the optimal length. Mowing as per the desired schedule can keep your lawn look fuller and let the grass in the yard maintain a healthy root system. On the other hand, mowing too often give your garden a bald look and allow the weeds to take their place. Mistake #2 Cutting Wet Grass Professionals for  lawn mowing ...

To be fair, having insects in your garden is not the most horrible thing. In fact, most of them are quite beneficial in eating other pests and pollinating flowers. The trick here is to find out those garden pests and insects that look to damage your garden. If you have no clue about, here’s a post educating on the matter! Snails & Slugs: Snails and slugs get their food using their spiky and rasping tongue. And since most snails tend to hibernate during the winter, they cannot move across the soil. They usually climb high when retreating to their shells to prevent drying out. As for slugs, they remain active all year and tend to move above and below the surface. The common thing among them is they tend to feed mostly during the night. Symptom:-  One clear way to identify them is to check their trail of slime, holes in the leaves and completely eaten seedlings. Prevention Steps:- Dig up the soil to disrupt the slugs and its eggs. You can even rely on beetles, fro...