Archive for the 'Landscape Gardening' Category

Garden Gazebos – adding a focal point to your garden

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

A garden gazebo can be a fantastic feature for any garden. Gazebos are used as a quick and easy way to keep people dry and warm in the face of our varying outdoor weather.  They also of course provide an ideal outside covered space for entertaining.
Garden gazebos are popular for their ease of use and [...]

Tips for Your Wooden Gazebo

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Wooden gazebos can create a stunning centrepiece for any size of garden or outdoor area. As they are meant to be long lasting it is important that they are cared for properly in order to prevent wasted time and money.
Think carefully about where you will erect a wooden gazebo, because once the garden gazebo is [...]

The history of gazebos

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Gazebos have been part of gardens for thousands of years; the earliest historical gazebos were in use in Egyptian gardens 5,000 years ago.  The architecture of gardens was drawn on the tombs of Egyptian royals, murals depicting the complete plan of the garden.
The earliest known plan belongs to an Egyptian courtier whose garden design in [...]

Gazebos – creating a focal point for your garden

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

To ensure years of enjoyment from your garden gazebo, it is important that it is cared for and maintained properly.  Of course, it depends what material your gazebo is made from.
If your gazebo is made from vinyl then all that is required is an occasional wash with soap and water.  Vinyl gazebos are the easiest [...]

Persian Gazebos – a brief history

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

For thousands of years, people have viewed the peace and beauty of a garden and surrounding countryside from a gazebo.
We know that gardens have been a central factor for wealthy members of society for thousands of years.  In modern day Iran, The Persians designed gardens filled with lush plants of striking colours at odds with [...]

Gazebos – great for giving shelter and shade to your garden

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

A gazebo is a structure that is built in parks, public spaces and private gardens, but away from the main residence.  They can be freestanding, or attached to a wall, roofed and open at all sides.  They may be used as a rain shelter, to provide shade, to provide a place for solitude and reflection [...]

What to know about garden gazebos

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Purchasing a gazebo is not the same as buying a little piece of furniture. There are many factors to consider in choosing the perfect gazebo. Thankfully, the African thatch Company is here to help you.
Wooden Gazebos are available in a range of different materials. You can choose from Western Red Cedar, Southern Yellow Pine and [...]

Experience the delights of a Hot Tub Gazebo

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Indulging in a cosy hot tub gazebo is absolutely one of the best ways to relax after a stressful day at work. It surely is one of the most pleasurable ways of fine living.
These hot tub gazebos are usually found in beach resorts or fine hotels, but the calm and serene countryside feeling they [...]

Building a Wooden Gazebo

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Building a wooden gazebo can be easy and gives a sense of achievement when the structure is up. The first thing to do is work on the structures base:
Be sure that you have the right size pieces. The measurements will be based upon the design plan that you have for the wooden gazebo.
Measure the area [...]

How to Choose a Landscape Architect

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Making drastic changes to a property will often use up a lot of time and money if the right professionals are not drafted in. Choosing the right landscape architects is important because they can offer the best possible advice on what would suit your property. Here are a few things to follow to help you [...]