Art Of The Build

Landscaping a small yard can be a fun and rewarding project. Here are some tips to help you get started: Determine your goals: Think about what you want to achieve with your small yard. Do you want to create a relaxing oasis, a space for entertaining, or a play area for kids? Identifying your goals will help you choose the right plants and design elements. Plan the layout: Sketch out a rough plan for your yard. Consider factors like the amount of sunlight the area gets, any existing structures or features you want to keep, and how you want to use the space. Choose the right plants: Select plants that are appropriate for the amount of sun and shade in your yard, as well as the climate in your area. Opt for plants that are well-suited to small spaces, such as dwarf varieties of trees and shrubs, and plants that can be grown vertically to save space. Note : Community Gardens just outside of Bastrop, Texas has a wonderful variety of different plants, rocks, soils, mulches, sands, and oth...

The Very Begining No matter if you have been thinking about building your house for a long time or you found a job in a new area and are in a time crunch, our checklist can help you streamline the process of designing your house. The first things you need to decide when building a house are your budget, the timeline that works for you, and the property you want to build on. While only you can determine your budget and timeline there are a few things to consider when figuring out the property you will build on. When looking at possible properties, whether you own it already or you are purchasing consider the following: The size of the lot Closeness of neighbors Having a view vs. having privacy Slope/flatness of the land The direction the plot faces (Where will the sun be?) Nature Features (forest, field, water, etc.)Trees (Remember – if you have to replant, trees take a while to mature and be tall) The style of surrounding houses (if you have neighbors) Available resources (Will you ne...