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WHY YOU SHOULD BE using garden edging in landscaping
Nothing is more attractive than a lush green lawn with clean edges and a well-maintained garden bed full of luscious greenery. Garden bed edging provides a clear border between different areas of your garden and adds an extra dimension to any landscaping design. One...
10 Tips for Pet Friendly Landscaping
A beautiful garden should also offer a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for the furry members of the family. At Looking Good Landscaping we know pets are an important factor in landscape design, reticulation, and garden maintenance. Our goal is to ensure your...
7 Commercial Landscaping Design Ideas
Creating a landscape design for commercial buildings can be one of the most effective ways to enhance your business image and brand values. We have compiled seven ways to improve the curb appeal of your business through landscape architecture. Focus on Signage If...
Leaving Landscaping to the Experts
There is no doubt that a beautifully landscaped garden can completely transform a property, creating an oasis in your own backyard. However, with the growing DIY gardening trends and homeowners often focusing on the internal aspects of a property, gardens are often...
Top 5 tips for bringing Zen into your garden
There's no denying the world turned upside-down as everyone grappled with the impact of COVID-19. As more and more people report feeling stressed, it's the perfect time to think about how you can bring elements of calm and relaxation to your garden. Creating peaceful,...
Reticulation & Watering Guide (Updated 2024)
We all know that WA's water supply is subject to the demands of our rapidly growing population. Our dams depend on winter rain to help them fill, and if we don't get enough, our water supply is affected. The climate here in sunny WA continues to warm up, so the...
10 Tips for a Tip Top Summer Garden
Summer in Australia generally means endless blue skies, long warm days, and hours of sunshine to enjoy. But all that harsh heat, combined with a lack of rainfall and water, can leave your garden in a little bit of distress. Whether you’re looking to install new...
What is Sustainable Landscaping?
Sustainable landscape design isn’t a new concept, but it is one that has become increasingly popular in Australian gardens. A landscape designed with sustainable principles can survive and thrive in the Australian climate without relying on precious and...
Taking Care of Your Lawn for Winter
How does winter weather affect lawns? When cold weather hits, most Aussie lawns will battle tough conditions, lose their vibrant green colour, and find it difficult to appear fresh and healthy again in time for summer. If you’re experiencing a dry, limp or lifeless...
Small Gardens – Design Your Perfect Garden
Though it may be a little challenging at first, it doesn’t take an expert to maximise space in a small outdoor garden space. With a few helpful tips (and a lot of creativity), creating a beautiful, cohesive and functional small garden is an attainable goal. Here are 4...
Tips For Watering Your Garden
Though it may seem like an obvious task, there are a few key factors when it comes to watering your garden in the most efficient and effective way possible. While there are no specific guidelines and you’ll need to use your own judgement for your garden’s specific...
Landscape Design – Some Basic Principles to Consider
Whether you’re experienced in landscape design or a complete novice, there are a set of unofficial principles that can play a helpful part in transforming the look and feel of your garden. If you’re embarking on a completely new landscape design (or want to make a few...
4 Landscaping Tips For When You’re Building Your New Home
When it comes to building and planning aspects of your new home, there’s no doubt landscaping is one of the most creative and enjoyable tasks to tick off. It’s important, however, to be realistic about your landscaping plans. The entire process end-to-end can be...
4 Easy Irrigation and Reticulation Tips For Your Garden
Having a perfectly green and healthy lawn takes work. The process of designing and installing an irrigation and/or reticulation system for your garden can be a daunting task – but luckily, we’re here to help. If you’re considering introducing an irrigation or...
How to Create Your Dream Backyard
The design phase of any area within or around your home is an incredibly exciting time. Be it a fresh turf, native plants or a water feature, the possibilities are endless when it comes to dreaming up (and eventually, creating) your dream backyard. And luckily, it’s...