Samantha Kemp

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Stories By Samantha Kemp

  • Aluminum Pergolas Vs. Wood Pergolas

    Aluminum Pergolas vs. Wood Pergolas. Pergolas provide a focal point in your backyard that instantly defines your outdoor space while also providing shade and protection from the elements. Aluminum and wood are two materials used to make pergolas. Their appearance, installation, cost and required maintenance differ, but either option will add an instant upgrade to your backyard.

    By Samantha Kemp November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • What Kind Of Gravel Do You Use In A Japanese Garden?

    What Kind of Gravel Do You Use in a Japanese Garden?. Create your own outdoor meditation area with the careful planning of a Japanese garden. Japanese rock gardens, or Zen gardens, consist of a variety of limited plant life, moss and rocks that are planted in soil and surrounded by gravel. Selecting the right kind of gravel involves the careful selection of gravel in the right color, size and consistency that will lend itself to the elegance of a Zen garden.

    By Samantha Kemp September 6th, 2022 Read More