True to their name, retaining walls are built with the intention of holding back huge chunks of compacted soil that would otherwise erode into your landscape. The various types of retaining walls (gravity, cantilevered, anchored) might be confusing for an average homeowner. It's important to understand the various factors that should shape your choice of retaining wall if you intend to get the most out of this 'solid' investment. Below is a discussion on two of these factors.
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You will have to choose a material to use between the paving stones once you decide to install them on your driveway . Your options may include using sand or stone dust. This article discusses the dynamics involved in using those two materials. Use this information to make an informed decision about the appropriate material to use as you make your driveway from paving stones.
Using Sand
Sand comes in two forms.
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Most of the materials used to build houses or those salvaged from demolished ones are very useful when it comes to landscaping projects; hence, you don't have to look for specific landscaping supplies to add to the functional appeal and natural beauty of your home's landscape.
Here are a couple of building supplies, new, stored or recycled, that you can use in your landscaping project.
Timber
The things that you can do using timber material for your landscaping project are almost countless.
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Having turf laid gives you an evenly coloured, healthy lawn that can be enjoyed once the root system takes hold in your garden, which usually only takes a few weeks. You won't have unsightly bald patches or have to wait for grass seed to grow, but lawn turf does require a little maintenance to ensure it stays healthy. Here are a few tips for ensuring your lawn turf thrives:
Keep Off The Grass
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