The breath of spring is back touching our gardens and reviving all those beautiful, flowering plants that we all love so much. However, there is no reason that this beautiful scene has to be confined to our gardens and patios. It is a simple thing to extend this beauty to our decks by landscaping them with equally beautiful scenery. Here are some tips to help you increase the beauty of your home and extend your garden to your deck.
 

• Buy pots of various sizes: You can create an infinite range of possibilities by buying pots to accommodate plants of different sizes. Plant holders, boxes and pots come in a variety of styles and colors and can be purchased at your local hardware store or the lawn and garden center in stores like Walmart, etc.
  
  
• Know each plant’s growth requirements: Knowing a plant’s height and sun requirements are necessary in order to help your garden thrive. Also, be sure to check the soil preference and hardiness rating of each plant you buy.
  
  
• Use special soil: Be sure that your container soil is well drained, especially if you intend to grown vegetables in your deck garden.
• Buy the right tools: Whether you are tending a traditional garden, a deck garden or your lawn, it is essential to have the right tools. Be sure to have a well-made, flexible hose and durable hose nozzle as well as other gardening implements in order to help your plants (and small trees) grow.
• Make sure you have the room: Make sure that you have the room to tend your plants and to move around freely without moving furniture when caring for your garden.
• Make sure your deck is well maintained: There is no sense in starting a garden if your deck is not in proper condition. Our deck repair contractors in NJ, can inspect and repair your deck if needed to match the beauty of anything you may choose to plant there. Our deck repair in NJ is quick and our crews are courteous and knowledgeable.

 
Advantages of having Deck Garden
 
There are many advantages to having a deck garden. In fact, in some instances the benefits outweigh those of a traditional garden.
 

• A disease contracted by a single plant is less likely to spread to others.
• Rearranging plants are easier with a container garden.
• There is less back pain involved in tending a deck garden.
• Off leash pets and wild life are less likely to ruin a deck garden.

 
In short, starting a deck garden is not the chore some people believe it to be. It can enhance and beautify your home in a new and interesting way. Besides, what better way is there to pay tribute to the beauty of the season than by extending it to your deck?

We all know that lighting, as it is used all throughout our homes, can be decorative as well as functional. Think of the candles we add to our bedrooms or alongside our bathtubs when relaxing for the evening. Picture the colorful lights we use to enhance the mood of our parties and get togethers. For this reason we strive to create just the right mood in our homes using a variety of lighting techniques. Well, lighting applied to outdoor decks can also create an atmosphere of romance, serenity or even a whimsy. As deck contractors in NJ, we can especially appreciate how just the right lighting can make decks more beautiful and cozy as well as more secure. That’s why we challenge our customers to regard lighting as more than a mere afterthought. Here are some lighting design ideas that either we or you can use to accentuate and beautify your deck.

• On and around the home: Using the same light fixtures that you would use around and atop your home is a popular way that many people choose to brighten their decks.
  
  
• Step and stair lighting: Illuminating stair risers are attractive and also a good safety idea. They can cast enough lighting to guide guests making sure that everyone has a safe time during your barbecues, parties, etc.
  
  
• Post caps: These can be LED lights that slip under a post cap and incorporate themselves into the design of your deck. They provide a warm ambience for entertaining.
  
  
• Floor lights: These can give the illusion of the stars being below as well as above your guest.
  
  
• Railing lights: Place strings of LED lights around the railing to further enhance the look of your deck on cozy winter or summer nights.
  
  
• Candles: What kind of lighting is more romantic than candlelight? The wonderful thing about using candles to help light your deck is that they are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased nearly anywhere. Just be careful with placement.
  
  
• Outdoor Recessed LED Lighting: Perfect for decks, patios and embedding in concrete walkways, recessed lighting is an extremely versatile way to illuminate and accent your barbecue, your furniture, your hot tub etc. We can install them as deck builders in Far Hills NJ.

Think of the color combinations and the moods that can be created when you make lighting design a high priority in your selection of decks. It can give your deck an air of beauty and elegance that your neighbors will envy and your family and guests will enjoy.