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By | May 14, 2008
A gazebo can be a wonderful addition to a backyard landscape, adding an aesthetic appeal as well as a comfortable relaxation spot. If you are thinking about adding a gazebo to your backyard d?cor, you will want to consider the location where you plan to place your new structure.
Gazebo location is going to depend to a large extent on what you are planning to use your gazebo for. Is it a garden gazebo, a gathering place for friends and family on beautiful summer afternoons? Perhaps you’ll be enclosing your gazebo and installing a hot tub or spa inside of it. How you use your gazebo will determine where you should build it. A garden gazebo might be located toward the back of your yard, in order to have friends walk through it. A hot tub shelter should probably be located closer to the door, to minimize the walk in a bathing suit.
Aesthetics are important: you may choose to highlight your structure by making it the center of attention or blend it in to your landscape and make it a secret hideaway. You should also be mindful of the building’s relation to other structures that you may have on your property.
Think about the pros and cons of your preferred site in all four seasons. The surrounding foliage (and weather) can look very different from one season to the next. All of these considerations may have some impact on where you build your gazebo.
Choosing a size for your gazebo is the next important step. The key is to ensure that your space is large enough for its intended purposes, while remaining proportional to the surrounding environment. A general rule of thumb is that an 8′ gazebo fits 2 people (2 chairs) and a small table. With every two-foot addition, two more people can be seated comfortably in the gazebo (for example, a 10′ gazebo holds 4 people comfortably, a 12′ gazebo holds 6 people comfortably, etc.).
Once you have decided on a size, it’s a good idea to stake it out the dimensions in your yard to ensure that the fit is comfortable for your needs and that the location is harmonious with your landscape.
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If you are thinking about landscaping, you may well be wondering just what equipment you will need in order to help you. By providing yourself with the right equipment, you will enable yourself to do the job a lot faster and it will also make things an awful lot easier too. So, if you do have a lot of ideas as to what to turn your garden into, always ensure that you do purchase the right equipment for your needs.
The Landscape Equipment You Will Need
There are various types of landscape equipment which you are likely to need. The first being garden tools. Things such as a rake, a shovel and spade and shears will really help you when it comes time to do all aspects of landscaping. They are basic tools which every keen gardener should have and you can buy them readily from garden centers and even online.
Other equipment which you will need is the actual materials which you are going to use. For example, if you have decided to use gravel you are going to need to have gravel on hand. Stones are also readily available and they can really help to spruce up the garden where you can use them as borders, small walls as well as walkways.
Another common material you will need includes plants. Now plants are the basis of most gardens and they really do add that little extra something. Adding color, class and homeliness, you really cannot go wrong with a few plants in your landscape. Just make sure that you know exactly what it is those plants need before you purchase them otherwise you could end up with something which is really high maintenance. Obviously you will need a spade to help you plant the flowers and a watering can to help you water them.
If you do want to build a small wall, as well as stone or bricks you will also need some cement in order to keep them stuck together. If you do not build the wall properly it could be a safety hazard and you could potentially end up having an accident. You can buy cement and anything else which you need form local garden centers.
Overall there are various materials which you will need and you should really purchase them before you start landscaping. Landscape equipment is fairly reasonably priced and they can be found in garden centers local to you.
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Andrew Caxton publishes articles for http://www.lawn-mowers-and-garden-tractors.com. Find more publications about landscape equipment at his website.
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