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For a garden decoration project that implies more than a basic walkway, use decorative mosaic or different models of "pebble" spread with a thin layer, over geotextile membrane. This procedure protects pebbles from getting dirty, allows the soil to breathe while preserving moist and shapes an amazing garden.

Deciding to follow the latest trends in landscaping, comes with the benefit of a more beautiful life: by removing boundaries between exterior and interior, you will enjoy more space and details such the use of black shades, garden fountains or outdoor fireplaces will transform your garden into an elegant and very interesting area. Here are some tips for a trendy garden:

The garden is sort of a holiday space: if beautifully landscaped, will become a perfect area for parties but also for relaxation. In a series of case studies, we will present a few garden spaces for inspiration with your garden landscaping project.

Japanese tradition brings landscape into art: the principles of Feng Shui are solid and inspire meditation. A terrace or Japanese inspired garden is basically an area of simplicity and good taste. Feng-Shui principles promotes balanced landscaping and harmony, because such a philosophy values the living space as an essential element of family and individual's wellbeing.

Splitface cladding alongside marble, travertine and slate is a beautiful and durable solution for terrace cladding and exterior decoration: Kavala splitface comes with many finishes and is highlighted because it is compact and dense (therefore durable) with a slip-resistant texture.

We continue the series of articles with inspirational terraces for your own decoration project with a multicolor slate terrace, project designed by WestBay Landscape Co., architecture and design office from California for a Santa Cruz customer.

Slate is popular because of its warm colors and fascinating shades: cream, ochre, green, gray or black-bluish. Since being a non-porous surface material, it will not absorb water or liquids and will not stain easily, thus making it suitable in heavy traffic areas.