deck - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T11:01:37Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/deckThe ROI Of Garden Decking In Oxfordshirehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-roi-of-garden-decking-in-oxfordshire2016-05-03T21:37:43.000Z2016-05-03T21:37:43.000ZOxfordshire Turfhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/OxfordshireTurf<div><p><span>Garden trends are forever evolving. As garden furniture is unpacked and dispatched, lawns wither away and artificial turf is unfurled the value of garden decking, in it's many guises, endures.</span></p><p><span>Decking remains a popular garden fixture for home owners as a practical, low maintenance, high ROI solution. Our clients know that for a relatively modest investment the look and expanse of their garden can be transformed as their homes value is underlined.</span></p><h2><strong>The Cost v. Value Report Of 2016</strong></h2><p><br/> <span>Remodeling Magazines annual consumer report reaffirms this view. The survey of real estate professionals, dubbed the Cost. v. Value report, compares the ROI on a range of popular home improvement projects.</span></p><p><span>This years report featured both wooden and composite decking besting home investments including entry door replacements, family room additions and kitchen remodeling. As an aside, this years leading investment was loft insulation. You can read the full report <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2016/">here</a>.</span></p><h3><strong>Wood v. Composite Decking</strong></h3><p><br/> <span>So often vying for the affections of our clients, the study saw wooden and composite optons competing in this cost analysis league table. According to the survey composite decking recouped a 64.5% of costs, while a wooden addition offered 75.5% return on investment.</span></p><p><span>It should be noted this was a US consumer study. However parallels can be drawn with comparable markets including the UK. When discussing the benefits of decking and garden design Jan Hytch, president of the National Association of Estate Agents <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.moneywise.co.uk/home-mortgage/improvements/five-steps-to-growing-the-value-your-garden">noted</a>:</span></p><p><span><em>"If a garden is well kept and designed, it's a real plus. It makes the property stand out and people would probably pay more for a really well-designed garden. It might add from 5 to 10% on the price of a house."</em></span></p><p><span>Of course, ROI and marketability are just a few of the reasons consumers opt for decking. Others are concerned with quality of life and hosting a beautiful garden. And when your garden is the envy of your neighbours why would you want to sell up anyway?</span></p><p><span>The myriad of decking <a rel="nofollow" href="http://oxfordturf.co.uk/decking-oxfordshire/" target="_blank">options</a>, be they composite or eco-friendly, will continue to sprawl across the market place. Whether you're based in Oxford or Witney, the standing of garden decking for it's formidable ROI is expected to abide for years to come.</span></p></div>Composite Decking around 2 sides of the propertyhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/composite-decking-around-2-sides-of-the-property2015-11-18T15:12:28.000Z2015-11-18T15:12:28.000ZElite Outdoor Livinghttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/composite_decking_eliteoutdoorliving<div><p><strong>Every week we pick our favourite design, this week is a two sections of </strong>Resortdeck Composite Decking <strong>to be built flushed to the large windows surrounding two sides of the property.</strong></p>
<p>The customer required a decking area for their outdoor living space which surrounds two sides of the property. With a number of large windows in place we designed the decking to be installed flushed to the bottom level of the windows creating a uniform look throughout.</p>
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<p>The sub-structure utilised is our innovative Qwickbuild aluminium decking frame,  pre-fabricated in our UK workshop as made-to-measure kits for easy transportation to site and fast installation.</p>
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<p>The Resortdeck composite decking boards is a new capped wood plastic composite with advanced premium shielding encasing all four sides around the inner core, making it the most technically advanced range currently available on the market.</p>
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<p><span>Installed over our Qwickbuild decking frame, is the world's first system to eliminate screws when securing the boards to the frame, using instead stainless steel clips to easily slot the boards into place. </span></p>
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<p><span>Durable, non-slip and low maintenance, our composite decking i the perfect solution for customers wanting to enjoy their outdoor space instead of maintaining it.</span></p>
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Don't fall on it againhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/slippery-softwood-decking-don-t-fall-on-it-again2013-04-01T20:14:17.000Z2013-04-01T20:14:17.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span>Slippery softwood decking, here is Jackson Landscape Designs durable, anti slip, aesthetically pleasing, money saving solution for all gardens and landscapes in Newton Abbot, Devon and surrounding areas.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>Hazardous softwood deck</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017c384445b7970b-popup"><img alt="Dangerous softwood decks" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017c384445b7970b" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017c384445b7970b-500wi" title="Dangerous softwood decks"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Do you have an area of slippery softwood decking in your garden? Are you no longer using the decking area because it is a treacherous surface when wet? Have you, members of your family or friends fallen on the slick decking surface? </span><br/><br/><span>Remember how much of your hard earn money you spent on the material and labour to have this decking installed, I know and you know it wasn't cheap.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>I personally never jumped on the softwood decking bandwagon many years ago as I knew of the numerous problems the material would bring to hundreds of thousands of people just like your self, my reason for steering 180 degrees from it is because its the wrong product for the UK as it is not up to our weather conditions.</span><br/><br/><span>Softwood decking is naturally porous enough that it doesn't get slick when it's wet, water accumulating after rain along with general dirt and debris build-up can make your deck slippery. However, a grey or black fungus can grow on it that is barely noticeable when it's dry, but is like grease when it's wet.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>Slippery softwood decking</span></strong><br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78b00970d-popup"><img alt="Slippery softwood decking" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78b00970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78b00970d-500wi" title="Slippery softwood decking"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>You have more than likely pressure washed the deck or scrubbed it with a chlorine bleach/ water mix to remove that fungus? DONT....the pressure washer lifts, tears and damages the wood fibers on the surface of the decking board making it less resistant to water ingress and is therefore a breeding ground for moss and algae, once the fibers are torn the surface will be slipperier in the long term.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Some of you may have tried an Anti-Slip Decking paint? or anti slip stick on decking strips? A complete waste of time and money, these products will wear away with light pedestrian usage and lift when wet.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>I have listened to stories of wearing suitable foot wear with rubbery soles.... complete nonsense.... a slippery deck will have us all on our backsides regardless of the attire on your feet( unless you drive two inch into your soles!!)</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Forums online advise mixing fine sand with whatever product you 'paint' decking with, but if you're thinking of 'painting' it with something like yacht varnish, then remember that those type of products only sit on the surface of the wood and, consequently, will flake off over time making your deck look a complete mess. </span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>SO WHAT DO I SUGGEST?</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span> </span></strong><br/><span>Up until yesterday I have always advised any new prospect or client to dismantle and burn the rubbish...after all it'll save the NHS pot loads of money !! possibly yourself if a visitor falls on your property.....</span><br/><br/><span>But today I advise you to keep the whole structure of the softwood decking...... or replace any rotten decking boards with new..... contradicting my self but wait, I'll explain.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>You no longer need to be advised to replace all that structure and surface material and spend even more money by replacing with paving and all the sub base, pointing and laying materials, never mind the labour and waste charges that would also be included.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>My cost effective, durable, anti slip, aesthetically pleasing solution to this ever increasing hazardous decking problem is by covering the surface with a permeable artificial lawn and nailing to the decking with 25mm ring shank clout nails.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>Artificial grass</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d42736b26970c-popup"><img alt="Artificial lawns" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017d42736b26970c" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d42736b26970c-500wi" title="Artificial lawns"/></a><br/><br/><span>Your affected decking will be washed with an anti fungicidal wash and all debris power washed out, small holes will be bored through the decking boards for drainage at 200mm centers. (Don't worry the wife's heels wont go through and pierce your new artificial grass)</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Your new fake lawn is supplied and delivered with no carriage charge in 4m and 2m wide rolls, if the area is larger than the roll width then the seamless jointing tape is required to give you a fake lawn without the visible jointing lines.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>Hazardous Decking Before</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d427369b9970c-popup"><img alt="Hazardous decking before" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017d427369b9970c" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d427369b9970c-500wi" title="Hazardous decking before"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Once the entire area has been drilled then the artificial lawn is rolled out, cut to suit and nailed at 100mm centers. All off cuts are removed and your none slip surface is brought to life for many years to come, all you need to do is wash the lawn with warm soapy water and hose down once a year !!</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>Non hazardous decking after.</span></strong><br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78426970d-popup"><img alt="Non hazardous decking after" border="0" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78426970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78426970d-800wi" title="Non hazardous decking after"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Samples of the artificial lawn can be presented to you at your request, for more information on artificial lawns please click <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jacksonslandscapedesign.com/2009/11/fake-lawns.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>Oh... and here's the best bit of news for your..... the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.grono.co.uk/" target="_self">Grono</a> 30mm artificial lawn is supplied to you by Jackson's Landscape Design for under £20+vat per square meter, labour is charged dependent on the size of the decked area to be covered.</span><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span>We are approved installers of the Grono artificial lawn.</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78274970d-popup"><img alt="Grono artificial lawn" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78274970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee9e78274970d-500wi" title="Grono artificial lawn"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><span>For all inquires on the installation of artificial lawns over softwood decks please contact me, Kerry Jackson, on 01626 332533.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div>SketchUp for constructionhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/sketchup-for-construction2013-01-16T18:30:00.000Z2013-01-16T18:30:00.000ZRose Lennardhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/RoseLennard<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314172864?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314172864?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p><p>I’ve been working on a construction detail for a deck and steps made out of Millboard, with a Plas Pro recycled plastic sub-structure, for a client whose brief has steered me towards a product which will weather predictably, be long lasting and resistant to mildew, algae etc. I use SketchUp for my designing and also for my construction drawings, and it helps me to get my head around the construction detailing if I actually ‘construct’ a virtual reality model of the feature using the appropriate dimensioned components, ie in this case posts, bearers, joists, deck boards, and special fascia boards and step nosings. By fitting these together in the model, I gain a better understanding of the structure than if I simply draw up 2D sections and elevations. By saving different views in SU, I can then export to Layout (part of the SketchUp Pro package)as scaled plan view, section, as well as perspective, and then once in Layout I can add dimensions and annotation, save as a pdf and my construction drawing is ready to issue or print off.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314171296?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314171296?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p><p>Since I’m fairly new to specifying these particular materials, I wanted to run my detail past the guys at Millboard just to check they were happy with the dimensions, and I was able to quickly email a few screenshots of the model, like the example at the top, over to them. They confirmed that the detail was as it should be, and also commented on how good the SU model was at communicating the information. I am increasingly finding that 3D visualisations are a great help on site, with builders and landscapers relying as much on my ‘artist’s impressions’ (thanks guys!) as my scaled plans and sections. They are a quick and very clear way of understanding how features are put together, and I think being able to offer information in this format is a real bonus for a designer.</p><p> </p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.chameleongardens.co.uk">www.chameleongardens.co.uk</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>Composite decking design installer Devonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/composite-decking-design-installer-devon2012-10-24T20:30:00.000Z2012-10-24T20:30:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">Jackson's landscape Design, Newton Abbot, Devon Have been appointed Devons <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/decking-design" target="_self">designer</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/decking-fitters" target="_self">installer</a> of the stunning <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/" target="_self">Saige</a> Longlife Composite decking, which creates a unique and beautiful outdoor living area that improves your lifestyle and your gardens, landscaping, swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, lodges, balconies, gazebos bridges, boardwalks, caravan decks, static mobile homes or just your abodes kerb appeal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Composite deck decking Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690902d970c-popup"><img alt="Composite deck Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e201761690902d970c" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690902d970c-320wi" title="Composite deck Devon"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Look no further for your bespoke composite decking <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/landscapers-saige-decking" target="_self">installations</a>, as a garden designer, landscaper, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/decking-design-installation-devon" target="_self">decking designer and installer</a>, we offer a full 3D design and extremely high quality decking, deck installation service which is crafted around you and your garden, landscaping requirements Devon. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><strong>If your seeking a softwood design and installation service I strongly urge you to leave this page now!</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here's why</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">I answer my phone with "Kerry Jackson"</p><p style="text-align: center;">"Hello Mr Jackson, I'm ringing you to discuss a design and installation of a softwood deck within our garden"</p><p style="text-align: center;">Up until now, July 2012, I would and have on numerous occasions point blank refused to have any dealings with softwood decks, decking projects within Devon or Cornwall. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I have personally gone head over heels on slippery softwood decks, goodness knows how many others have landed on their backsides....it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if you have too......Not any more!!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Composite decking designer Devon </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong> <a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201774376a59c970d-popup"><img alt="Composite decking designer Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e201774376a59c970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201774376a59c970d-500wi" title="Composite decking designer Devon"/></a><span> <br/> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;">I am excited about the numerous colours on offer to you, in fact its endless, just a little notice is required for your bespoke colour requirements. I also like the fact that the hidden screw clip system is easy on the eye and the overall aesthetics of the garden deck and your landscaping project. It is quick and simple to construct, the composite material is easy to cut to the required shapes and will require far less maintenance than a conventional wooden deck!! It is also considerably cheaper than wood – an important consideration in today’s economic climate!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Decking design and build Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690a78f970c-popup"><img alt="Decking design and build Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e201761690a78f970c" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690a78f970c-500wi" title="Decking design and build Devon"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">As far as I'm concerned I would take personal pleasure in ripping up all softwood decks and burning the lot! Waste of trees, waste of money and a waste of NHS time.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Composite Decking Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e20167689bb32c970b-popup"><img alt="Composite decking Devon" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e20167689bb32c970b-120wi" title="Composite decking Devon"/></a></p><h4 style="text-align: center;">Click <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood-plastic_composite" target="_self">here</a> for Wikipedia's write up on wood-plastic composite (wpc)</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span>Why have composite decking designed and installed and not a softwood deck?</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>C</strong>hild Friendly</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Anti-splinter</li><li>Free of Toxic Additives</li><li>Hidden fixing system</li><li>Heat resistant</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>L</strong>onglife</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>10 year full Manufacturer’s Warranty</li><li>Expected Lifespan of over 50 years</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>E</strong>nvironmentally Friendly</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Made from Recycled Materials</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>V</strong>astly out performs wood, whilst maintaining a wood-like appearance</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Slip Resistant</li><li>Eliminates warping, splitting, woodworm and rotting</li><li>Fungi and mold growth are drastically reduced over conventional lumber</li><li>Consistent Product Color</li><li>Resistance to insect and termite attacks</li><li>Low Water Absorption rate of approximately 0.5% whilst wood can be up to 100%</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>E</strong>asy to Install & Cut</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Consistent in size and shape</li><li>Lightweight</li><li>2 Style Options on One board</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>R</strong>eally Low maintenance</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>No need to paint, sand and seal each year</li><li>Cheaper than conventional wood over time</li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How to build a composite deck video:</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SNr4ysLaMcc?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">WHAT IS SAIGE LONGLIFE COMPOSITE DECKING MADE OF?</h3><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">SAiGE Decking is very eco-friendly! Whilst we cannot release the secret recipe of SAiGE’s decking I can confirm that there is no glue involved in the process. It is a fairly straight forward two phase process as detailed below:</p><p style="text-align: center;">First, recycled wood flour and recycled plastic is mixed and heated to melting point. In this step the wood and plastic is uniformed mixing, with ratio about 4:5. Whilst the mixed material is cooled down the particles bond together (particle caking). The second part of the process is that the mixture is put into the extrusion machine, then it is heated again (at about 200C). The melting material is then forced through the tooling and shaped and cooled. As soon as it is made into the desired shape, then it is cut at the required length and finished on a separate machine with larger brushes to create a brushed effect.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Composite Decking Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee46b122d970d-popup"><img alt="Composite decking Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee46b122d970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee46b122d970d-500wi" title="Composite decking Devon"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Things to look out for when comparing SAiGE Composite decking with others is by looking at the profile of the board to check how well the components have been mixed together – if you can see white flecks in the decking then this shows that the mixture has not been bound properly and you will potentially get problems with your decking.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">For all your inquiries regarding our composite decking design and high quality installation service please call 01626 332533.</p></div>Stainless Steel Water Feature with Circular Deck & Sandstone Pavershttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/stainless-steel-water-feature2011-02-07T14:30:00.000Z2011-02-07T14:30:00.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><img class="aligncenter" title="Water Feature" src="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/circular-deck-10-proj-wtfgor001.jpg" height="367" width="585"/><br/><br/>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed by clicking <a rel="nofollow" title="Water 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clicking <a rel="nofollow" title="Gazebo" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/gazebo-pool-deck-proj-dkgfed001.html#">Gazebo</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow" title="Gazebo" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/gazebo-pool-deck-proj-dkgfed001.html#"></a><br/> If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:steve@garden-design-pictures.com">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> and requesting more information.</p></div>Landscaping Spaces of Narrow Garden with Deck & Flower Bedshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/landscaping-spaces-of-narrow2011-01-17T14:50:13.000Z2011-01-17T14:50:13.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><p><br/> <br/> <img class="aligncenter" title="Landscaping" src="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/deck-summerhouse-05-dkgart001.jpg" alt="Landscaping" height="435" width="580"/><br/><br/></p><p>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed by clicking <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/landscaping-spaces-proj-dkgart001.html">Landscaping</a></p><p> </p><p>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:steve@garden-design-pictures.com">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> and requesting more information.</p></div>Wildflower Pond with Rustic Deck & Pontoonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/wildflower-pond-with-rustic2010-12-05T18:47:23.000Z2010-12-05T18:47:23.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><img class="aligncenter" title="Wildflower Pond" src="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/wildlife-pool-02-wtfcdy003.jpg" alt="" height="360" width="480"/><br/><br/>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/wildflower-pond-proj-wtfcdy003.html">Wildflower</a><br/><br/>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:steve@garden-design-pictures.com">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> and requesting more information.<br/></div>Decking With Built-in Flower Plantershttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/decking-with-builtin-flower2010-11-19T19:47:25.000Z2010-11-19T19:47:25.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/decking-01-proj-dkgawg001.jpg" title="Decking Project" class="aligncenter" height="370" width="490"/></p><br/>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/decking-proj-dkgawg001.html#">http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/decking-proj-dkgawg001.html</a><br/><br/>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:steve@garden-design-pictures.com">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> and requesting more information.<br/></div>Deck Path & Indian Sandstone Patiohttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/deck-path-amp-indian-sandstone2010-06-04T18:27:39.000Z2010-06-04T18:27:39.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314096204?profile=original" alt=""/></p>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/wood-deck-design-proj-dkggrl001.html" target="_blank">http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/wood-deck-design-proj-dkggrl001.html</a>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing steve@garden-design-pictures.com and requesting more information.</div>White Sandstone Paving & Raised Beds - Contemporary Gardenhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/white-sandstone-paving-amp2010-06-02T11:53:52.000Z2010-06-02T11:53:52.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com" target="_blank">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/contemporary-proj-conott001.html" target="_blank">http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/contemporary-proj-conott001.html</a>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing steve@garden-design-pictures.com and requesting more information.</div>Garden Design Pictureshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/garden-design-pictures2010-05-31T18:16:22.000Z2010-05-31T18:16:22.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div>Learn the value of garden design pictures and how they can aid you in creating a masterpiece of a garden.<b>4 Benefits of Garden Design Pictures and Garden Plans</b>Garden design pictures and garden plans are unmatched when it comes to sparking creativity. Some people do not recognize the purpose of viewing photos of developed landscaping or reviewing plans if they intend to create their own original outdoor environment. However, experienced landscapers value photos and plans immensely.<b>1. Photographs initiate a vision</b>Some people are naturally gifted with visualization, but most people need basic notions to build off of. By exploring garden design pictures, landscaping ideas will emerge. Ideas can be combined and customized and provide inspiration to the landscaper, gardener or homeowner to create a unique, breathtaking design.<b>2. Viewing photos can help you learn from mistakes</b>Everyone who has sought to design a garden or landscape an area without proper knowledge and practice has made mistakes. When viewing pictures of gardens or landscapes, it is easy to identify errors, misjudgments and oversights. This critical line of thinking can help you to think of things that could have been done differently in the design that you are looking at and give you the opportunity to enhance the design that you envision.<b>3. Garden plans can save time</b>Most garden plans or garden designs specify plants, trees, bushes, flowers, and so forth that grow in a specific hardiness zone and require the basics things such as sunlight, watering, soil conditions, and fertilization that are similar. Most likely the plants included in a design by a reputable designer or landscaper complement each other. By rearranging the plants in your design and adding different accessories and patterns, it is possible to draw up plans in an efficient manner without a lot of research.<b>4. Garden planning can save loads of money</b>It is not usual for novice gardeners or do-it-yourself landscapers to purchase plants and landscaping accessories that they do not really need. Planning includes measuring and finding out the spacing that is required between each plant. If you have completed the process of planning your garden or landscaping idea, you will be prepared to go shopping, knowing exactly what you need which will help you to stay within your budget without being wasteful.The value of garden design pictures and garden plans contributes a lot to creativity in landscaping and gardening activities. They are factors in the learning process and they can save you time and money. Ultimately, they can help you to design original gardens or unique landscaping that you will proud to call your own.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com" target="_blank">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> to see portfolios of what some professional Garden Designers and Landscape Gardeners have submitted.To get free advertising on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com" target="_blank">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> visit the site and then email <a rel="nofollow" href="http://steve@garden-design-pictures.com" target="_blank">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> requesting more information.</div>Health, Safety and innocent looking deck chairs.https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/health-safety-and-innocent2010-03-02T19:51:30.000Z2010-03-02T19:51:30.000ZKerrie John-The garden design Cohttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/KerrieJohnThegardendesignCo<div>Today I swung by a well-known chain of designer discount brands looking for a birthday present for my eldest daughter and came across two deck chairs. The canvass pattern was eye catching with lovely soft head rests, they were the same Danish make as the ones that I bought last summer for my garden which have a great ‘safe’ locking mechanism. Well mine do.After reading the invitiation placed on the chair, which read ‘feel free to sit on the garden furniture’, I duly did after first checking that the chair was locked into position.The noise was quite astounding as my coccysx followed by the back of my head hit the unforgiving tiles. I lay there for quite some time unable to move and a little confused when a very nice elderly man asked, “You all right love?” I was and I am after a few self-prescribed concoctions of painkillers.The deck chairs stayed in the shop after a swift Basil style kicking but two reliable and very fixed wooden chairs will adorn my daughter’s garden.</div>