If you’re at least a little bit familiar with gardening lingo, you’ve probably heard the word ‘landscaping’ But what, exactly, is this strange art? Landscapers seem to mention all sorts of things when talking about their trade, from growing masses of beautiful plants to shaping hedges, to getting colourful fish for their ponds, or even erecting a new fence. It is, in fact, all of these things. Landscaping is a broad art that encapsulates the entire terrain of a piece of land. It means to purposefully design, create, and maintain an entire landscape with the aim of bringing forward aesthetic beauty, both from natural sources such as plants and wildlife, and from manmade elements like ponds or stoned patios.
If you’re looking to completely redesign your garden, turning perhaps what is currently a mostly bare lawn and unused patio space into something you can really appreciate, that would be landscaping. Alternatively, you can take up specific parts of landscaping to help improve a garden in a less drastic way or to give yourself a project outdoors.
Here at The Range, we have an incredible selection of garden items, perfect for trimming, chopping and organising your space. Not sure where to get started? We’ve come up with a few helpful ideas on essential tasks for your outdoor space.
Landscaping is much more than gardening, but gardening is definitely a huge part of it. After all, what would be the point of creating a beautiful space outside if you didn’t seize the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful feats of nature? Growing bright and vibrant florals to produce specifically planned displays, or cultivating trees to grow larger and larger every year until they rise impressively above the entire space will provide amazing visuals and scents, as well as create a sport for a natural ecosystem to thrive. Landscapers will often not be found without their secateurs and shears so they can weed away unwanted shoots and prune back unruly branches to keep their florals and foliage looking pristine.
Whether you have a large or small lawn, keeping your grass trimmed and tidy helps your house look as nice as possible. Essential tools for your garden, a lawn mower will help to cut large areas quickly and evenly, while a trimmer will aid in cutting down areas that require more precision, such as around trees, posts and even pathways. Once your grass is cut and looking fresh, keeping your lawn hydrated is an absolute necessity, especially during spells of warm, dry weather. Looking for something specific? Our lawncare collection is sure to have everything you need
A great way to bring colour and vibrancy to your garden, taking care of your plant pots and flower beds is an easy task for maintaining a beautiful outdoor space. Helping to keep your beds and pots weed-free, a small fork or trowel will provide you with the ideal tools to dig and maintain healthy soil for flowers and other plants. The perfect tool for taking care of roses and other climbing plants, a set of pruners are extremely easy to use and produces a clean cut on small branches and dead buds. An accurate tool to maintain hydration for your small plants, watering cans are easy to carry and made from durable material. For more products and ideas for your beds and pots, check out our amazing flowerbeds and plant pots collection.
Keep your bushes and trees happy and healthy and trim off any dead or unnecessary branches from time to time. A great tool for shaping and cutting small trees and bushes is hedge trimmers, which are easy to use and provides you with a sharp tool to make accurate cuts.
Building a pathway that winds through your lovely floral displays allows you both a place to step freely without fear of ruining any of your hard work and can bring a real elegant touch. These paths can lead up to or away from a fuller patio area, designating a specific spot for relaxation and enjoying company. Patios are a great spot to place any furniture so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your stunning garden, and maybe even eat a spot of lunch.
Landscaping highly utilizes different elements within the craft, and a pond or water feature easily brings water into the equation. Ponds offer an opportunity to bring more wildlife into your garden with fish and can be a lovely, quiet spot to sit. A water feature like a fountain or waterfall can bring a bit more of a dramatic flair and will send the calming sound of running water across your garden, perfect for anyone looking to create a true space of peace out of their garden.
Creating a definitive border around your outdoor space will create a neat and complete sense while partitioning off different sections of your garden allows each element to truly shine. Garden edging can help control your flowerbeds and plant life, creating a border that they can’t grow beyond, while trellis’ offer a great opportunity to section off areas for privacy by trailing crawling plants up and through them. This also has the benefit of bringing a real classic rustic vibe to your garden and will help those private corners feel all the more special.
As you can see, landscaping has many components that cover all areas of the garden or land. If you're looking to take on some new projects and want to make the most of warm weather, consider taking on each component yourself. It'll be cheaper than hiring a professional, where you'll be charged for materials, hours and labour. Make sure you take a look through the rest of our Gardens Department in order to pick up any tools and accessories you need to care for your garden and make it beautiful.
