When it comes to installing a patio, there are many different types of materials that you can work with. In this article we’ll go over the benefits of choosing a stonework patio. Durability Stone is one of the strongest and most durable types of materials you can use to build a patio. It can handle […]
When it comes to deciding upon trees to use in your landscape design, it’s important to remember that you’re dealing with different growing conditions in each season. By choosing trees according to their seasonal appearance, you can ensure that your landscape remains colourful and interesting throughout the year. For some ideas about the top landscaping […]
For some, including most children, dandelions are beautiful yellow flowers that brighten up any patch of grass. For others, they’re the scourge of the lawn that grows and spreads way too easily. If you’re in the latter group, you’re probably wanting to learn how to remove dandelions from your lawn. To provide you with some […]
It’s quite common to see old railroad ties used for landscaping purposes. This is especially true with raised garden beds and areas that need bordering. And a landscaper might think, “Why not?” Railroad ties are cheap, incredibly durable and reusing them should be good for the environment. But the fact is that old railroad ties […]
Ground covering plants are useful for those who have to deal with the effects of erosion or have slopes and hillsides in their backyard. They can also be used as substitutes for the grasses that make up water thirsty green lawns. An added bonus with some types of ground coverings is that they can produce […]
Landscaping has the potential to be an expensive proposition. While everyone loves a beautiful backyard, transforming a patch of dirt into an Instagram worthy refuge can cost a lot of money. But a job well done can result in a real payoff, not only aesthetically, but financially as well. It’s estimated that a well landscaped […]
It may be cheap and cheerful, but a picnic bench can give people a personal stake in an outdoor space, argues Emily Mangles...
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that everyone here at Candide is obsessed with gardening. Which means our spare time is split pretty evenly between playing around in our own gardens and reading about other people’s. With this in mind, we thought we would share with you our top ten gardening blogs for […]
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that everyone here at Candide is obsessed with gardening. Which means our spare time is split pretty evenly between playing around in our own gardens and reading about other people’s. With this in mind, we thought we would share with you our top ten gardening blogs for […]
The beginning of June is an important time for Scottish gardeners – the risk of frost has passed, early salads are ready for harvest, and flowers fill the borders...