Opposites Attract: Balancing Hardscape and Softscape in Your Landscape Design
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
I believe it was Socrates who coined the phrase, “All things in moderation.” Only a statement so true could have lasted these long millennia, losing none of its vitality and permeating all aspects of our culture. Including our horti-culture and, more familiarly, our landscape design.
Just like the Earth, your landscape has two poles: one hard, one soft. Achieving a balance between these two is essential to the success and comfort of your yard and your home.
What is softscape?
Softscape is plantings. This includes flowers, shrubs, bushes, trees, grass, whatever. If it grows out of the ground and is in your yard, call it soft. (more…)
I have torn off my fair share of wallpaper: a laborious and often frustrating job, as I am sure many of you understand. I’ve come so close to grabbing the sledgehammer, the most persuasive tool in existence, and finishing the job right then and there, to my own chagrin. Instead I angrily leave several scratches and torn sections of drywall as calling cards for impatience. Yet it’s okay, because this is when skim-coating comes in handy.
Whoever said the kitchen is for work? I say the kitchen is all about fun! Even those occasions spent slaving away in the kitchen can be enjoyable when you work in a space that is neat, comfortable, and looks good to boot. There are many ways you can add to your kitchen design while still having the space you need to cook, bake, and at times, make a general mess.