The Breakaway Landscaping Blog

If you have a concrete retaining wall in your garden that is ruining your view, you might feel your only option is to tear it down and rebuild it. However, your unsightly wall doesn’t have to cost a fortune to replace. Instead, you can use these tips to learn how to hide a concrete retaining wall for a fraction of the cost.  …

Often people overlook the joy their gardens and property can provide throughout the year. As a result, it is common to focus on their garden’s appearance during the spring and summer, with less thought for the fall and winter months. However, you can add more interest, by planting evergreens. This provides a prettier view of your gardens in the colder …

Concrete driveways are meant to be relatively maintenance-free and long-lasting. However, it just takes unsightly rust stains to make them appear old and interfere with your home’s curb appeal. Here we explain how to get rust stains off your concrete driveway to bring it back to its original colour. Using Natural Rust Stain Removers If you have pets or want …

An excellent way to make the most of your outdoor living space is to add landscaping lighting. Lighting is not just functional. It also transforms your space by adding drama, highlighting your favourite garden features, and even casting shadows to add texture. Here’s how to design landscaping lighting for safety and aesthetics. Create a Plan Make a rough layout of …

Retaining walls play an important role in your landscape design. Not only do they serve practical purposes to hold back soil, but also can create a beautiful detail that adds texture, interest, and levels to your garden. The trick is choosing the right types of retaining wall materials. Here we review the pros and cons of wood vs concrete block …

Investing in a new lawn can provide the beautifully manicured finishing touch for your home’s curb appeal. Unfortunately, once your new lawn is laid, you could soon find what you dreamed of having and the reality are two different things. It all stems from the proper care in the first few weeks to help establish your lawn. What you do …

With the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, finding the time to relax or head out with our friends and family is becoming increasingly challenging. As a result, many homeowners have started taking matters into their own hands. Features such as outdoor fire pits and other outside conveniences are being added to enhance the home’s value and make entertaining …

When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, these are the times that call for outdoor fun. Having an outdoor kitchen creates an additional living space that offers you convenience and makes it an excellent area for entertaining. Cutting back on time spent inside is also more economical. As you venture outside, you’re less inclined to use significantly …

Instead of being cooped up inside, outdoor areas offer an additional living space. It enables you to expand your home and enjoy the benefits of being outside. However, making a beautiful outdoor space involves creating an area that is conducive to your preferences and your needs. Many professionals suggest offering comfortable seating, walls, and fences for privacy, ceilings, adequate flooring, …

Being outdoors can be quite beneficial and most homeowners are well aware of the advantages of having additional space outside. Outdoor areas, especially those that are tranquil, and tastefully designed offer an amazing appeal. Once you sit within this space you may never want to leave based on how relaxed you feel. If you don’t like the idea of spending …