Have you ever considered installing a dry creek bed in your yard? It’s not as hard as you might think. With some help from Asphalt Materials, and 4 simple steps, you can add a beautiful accent to your yard that will look great for years to come.

Advantages of a Dry Stream

A lot of us love the visual appeal of a stream cutting through the yard, but we can’t be bothered with piping water through all the time. With a dry stream bed you can achieve the same look, without the maintenance and inconvenience of installing pipes and fountains.

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Fairy gardens are enchanting miniature gardens that incorporates teeny tiny elements to create a home for fairy friends.  They are a magical, adorable, and  fun way to show off your green thumb.  Fairy gardens also are a fun project to do with your kids!  Read on to learn how to start your very own fairy garden.  

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If you have always wanted a backyard fire pit, but haven’t yet installed one, you are missing out.  Fire pits are entrancing, engaging, and create a natural gathering place in your yard.  Our DIY kits make it easier than ever to have your dream backyard fire pit.  Read on for 6 reasons why you should install one today!

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One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make when looking to cut costs is to skip mulching. Many have the misconception that mulch is purely decorative. Huge mistake!

Sure, mulch looks great, and it can be the perfect finishing touch to a landscape. But there’s more to it than that.

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A garden walk is a great way to add a finished touch to just about any home landscape. It can stand on its own, leading from one area of your yard to another, or it can serve as part of a larger landscape, bordering, say, a man-made stream or carefully crafted flower bed. And don’t forget that you can apply the many principles for creating a garden walk to creating your home’s front walk as well. Here is a quick look at the many options you have when creating a garden walk for your landscape.

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Now that we’re starting to look forward to spring here in the Salt Lake City area, it’s probably time to start planning for spring planting and what you’ll be putting into your garden this year. Ever wondered about the differences between soil, compost, and mulch, and how each of these products can be used in your home landscaping? Here is a look at the major differences between the three terms.

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Many are used to the routine of doing serious yardwork during the spring and summer seasons, but what’s in store for landscaping during the fall? Here is a quick look at the landscaping supplies you’ll want to have on hand—and key things you’ll need to remember—as you spruce up and maintain your yard this fall.

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