Archive for the 'Landscape Gardening' Category

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What is an Outdoor Gazebo?

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Outdoor gazebos can be found in parks, gardens, and courtyards. Outdoor gazebos are simply round or octagonal structures with only a roof and pillars. They are used for providing shade and shelter from the weather. There are many uses for an outdoor gazebo. Some people them build in gardens, using the gazebo as a place [...]

What Makes a Gazebo Special?

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Form and function should always go together; at times though, one gets compromised by the other. There are, however, some structures that are as pleasing to the senses as they are functional, and one of those structures is a gazebo. Garden gazebos are popular for special occasions like parties and wedding ceremonies. They are also [...]