Tips for choosing the right garden edging

Nothing quite frames a garden better than bordering it with some garden edging. Not only will garden edging add texture and character to your outdoor space, it is also great at separating your lawn from your garden beds and keeping those pesky weeds at bay. To help you find the perfect edging for your yard design, read on to discover the different edging options available and their unique properties.

When moving into a new home or deciding to give your home a bit of an update, it can be hard to know where to begin. Especially if you are wanting to bring your home out of the 70s and 80s and into the new century.

Here at Rock ‘N’ Soil we are in the business of selling rocks so we know everything about them. From which rocks to use when you are having drainage problems to which would work best on a work site. We are also well versed in all the different ways you can use our decorative stones around your yard to make the most impact.

If you are in competition with your neighbours to get Brisbane’s best lawn this summer we have some tips that will make them go green with envy. Getting the best lawn on the street can be a hard task, especially through the summer months, as the weather changes between storms and heatwaves, but by using the right products and getting the foundation right, Rock ‘N’ Soil can help you achieve your lawn goals.

Sand has been used for years as a staple play surface in playgrounds all over the world and often connects us to those fond memories in childhood of tearing around with friends, getting our parents to push us high on the swing and sometimes memories of the various scratches and bruises we attained from pushing our limits.

This year has been a very special one for Rock ‘N’ Soil because it marks 40 years since we opened our doors. We may have gone through a few name changes and our yard might have had a bit of a glow up, but one thing remains the same; a commitment to excellence and extra care for our community that only a family business can give.

Want to make your neighbours green with envy when they peek over your fence this summer? A perfectly manicured, emerald green lawn seems like it would be a lot of work but if you prep correctly and follow some of our handy tips, you can make things so much easier on yourself.

At any landscaping yard or garden centre you are guaranteed to find a section with different types of mulch. When landscaping or trying to grow a garden, sometimes it is not enough just to use soil. If you think about how things grow in nature, there is always a layer of natural mulch made up of fallen leaves, twigs, and bark across the forest floor; feeding and protecting the earth beneath.

For those just starting out on their quest to get their lawn in shape for summer, applying a top dress might be a foreign concept but it is the one of the best ways to lay the groundwork for a gorgeous green that you can be proud of. For some, top dressing is a great way to correct poor lawn preparation, holes, and unevenness in a soil or turf surface.