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How to: Design an Irrigation Watering System

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Irrigation systems are essential for growing healthy plants in our climate. Because the plants you have may vary from others, the systems' design must be planned specifically for each plant’s watering requirements. Important note: Don’t mix watering your garden and your lawn. You need to consider their needs separately. Garden soil actually requires less frequent watering than lawn grass; so if you want to give both plants enough moisture, separate them by zones. That being said, sprinkler systems are the most popular and recommended garden watering systems. Here, we’ll discuss briefly how you can go about designing your own irrigation watering system with sprinklers and what you need to do to start. Where to start Note: If you are not sure where to start, we have a team of experienced designers who are happy to take on any projects big or small. Give us a call and one of our friendly representatives will be able to guide you through some options. A good design for an irrigation p...

Landscape Design and Principles

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Landscapers and gardeners alike can utilise basic principles to design their own landscape and gardens. However, they might need some help from an expert landscaper or designer. Proportion, ordering, repetitions, and unity are the basic ideas that landscape designers use to compose any kind of open space. To create great landscapes, you need to look at things from an artistic perspective — something that most people don't think about when they're designing their gardens or parks. So when designing your own unique landscaping project, understanding the basic principles of landscaping will help you develop new ideas while increasing your creative skills. Understanding Landscape Design If you create something by yourself, you're usually involved in creating design. However, if you were aware of the designing processes, you would be able to appreciate them even more. And so it is when we do landscape design. We begin with the basic tools, such as the compass, measuri...

7 Tips on Landscaping Around a Patio

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 If you have a patio, you know that it can be a great feature of your home. There are lots of ways to make your patio inviting and, at the same time, add beauty, comfort and functionality. A beautiful yard can be a lovely setting for your family and friends. When you plan to landscape around a patio, there are several things to consider. These include: ·          The size               The shape ·          The material used ·          What the ground is made of ·          How much space do you have to work with ·          If you want the patio to be part of the landscaping or if it will be in its tiny area One way to give your patio a bit of a boost is to build a retaining wall. A retaining wall adds height as well as privacy. It als...

Landscaping and Lawn Care Industry Trends to Try | Bayside Landscaping

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Garden trends come and go, but some seem to stick. Looking back years ago, the trends were all about bringing in a touch of the Mediterranean or having an elegant English garden style. However, lawn care and landscaping trends seem to incorporate small yards and add fun elements that bring life to your lawn. If you're a lawn care or landscaping company  owner, you know how important it is to stay on top of the latest industry trends to provide the best service possible. When it comes to landscape design and lawn care, new styles and techniques are constantly being tested. Without further ado, let's look at some of the latest landscaping trends in the lawn care industry that will dominate in 2022. Landscaping Trends to Look for in 2022 1. Eco-friendly Landscape Design. 2. Outdoor Living Spaces. 3. Organic Lawn Care Techniques: Using natural pest control methods rather than chemicals to kill bugs or other pests that are harmful to your garden and lawn. 4. Smart Irr...

Best Design Trends of 2022 for Gardening

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Remember when trends moved at a glacial pace, lasting for years? In the new millennium, trends are changing more quickly than ever before. And while some people might be lamenting that reality, we're here to say that gardeners should embrace it and get excited about 2022's best gardening trends. We've rounded up our favourite gardening trends for 2022 and put them all together in one place for you. We'll go over tips for incorporating these garden trends into your outdoor design and give you specific examples of each trend with examples from our favourite gardens and nurseries. Gardening is an activity that people of all ages can enjoy. It's a great way to get in touch with nature, and it can even be a meditative experience. If you're interested in gardening but aren't sure where to start, focus on the type of garden that interests you. Container gardens are famous because they allow people to grow vegetables in small spaces like apartment balconies. Ve...

What do you need to know when starting a garden from scratch?

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Landscape design is often a long, complicated process. You might have to deal with multiple contractors, from the one who installs the irrigation system to the one who designs the plantings. There are many steps in the process, and it can feel overwhelming at times. But you can make sure you're on track for success by checking a few things before you get started. As a landscape designer, we often hear from new clients: "I don't have time to do all of this. Can you pick out the plants?" Landscape design is definitely a creative endeavour, but the truth is that you have to have some plan in place before you go to the nursery or start digging holes. If you skip the planning process, you're just going to waste time and money and end up with a yard full of bamboos. So, how can you guarantee your landscape design success by starting with easy wins? You need a plan before you start! What makes a good plan? The first thing is that it's not a plan. Sure, so...

Commercial Landscaping and Maintenance

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 A qualified landscape designer must have extensive knowledge of landscaping maintenance services. At first, the idea of commercial landscape design may seem simple to achieve. However, some things must be kept in mind before designing a large-scale commercial property. Commercial landscape maintenance  is essential for keeping your place clean. The landscape design market has expanded into new horizons with the booming population growth, both in urban and rural areas. The demand for installing commercial landscapes continues to grow, as does many businesses running landscape maintenance services.   Bayside Landscaping provides a wide range of services and products depending upon the clients' needs and requirements. Landscaping design and maintenance is not as easy as many people think. Many factors play a role in making landscape maintenance as simple as possible. Landscaping maintenance services can be used for residential as well as commercial purposes. Landscape...