Take a good look around your yard and chances are there is something you'd like to change about it. Maybe you are not sure what or how to go about it, but you know that something needs to be changed. Becoming familiar with a few landscape supplies can help you to transform your backyard into a paradise.

Landscape edger blocks are one of the most versatile landscape supplies found in almost any garden. With numerous practical applications, you will want to keep a few of these on hand. If you have a tree in your backyard that you would like to draw some attention to, try using landscape edging to create a frame around the base and then backfill with the landscape material of your choice. There are many different types and styles of edging readily available. Depending on skill level, you should easily be able to tackle this project in an afternoon.

Different Types of Edging

Bricks
Wrought Iron
Precast Concrete
Landscape Timbers
Plastic

One of the most commonly used landscape supplies are pavers. Building your own patio is a surprisingly easy project to accomplish on your own. Patio pavers come in many shapes, textures and colors that will enable you to get creative while building your new patio. Try using different color pavers to create a pattern in your patio!

How about building a raised garden bed? With a raised garden bed you can enhance the soil and improve water drainage for your plants. You can also say goodbye to sore backs and knees as you will no longer have to bend down to garden any longer!  Retaining wall blocks can be used to construct a raised garden bed with little effort. These landscape supplies also come in numerous shapes and colors. Beds can be built in practically any shape and size you desire.

If you want to connect two parts of your yard, try using stepping stones to create a pathway. You will find square and round steppers either in solid color or even having a design on them. You can even buy molds shaped like cobblestones and bricks that you can fill with concrete to make your own steppers. Many styles are available to suit your individual needs and you will find them available at most stores that sell landscape supplies.

Browse through landscape design books to help you get a feel for the way you would like your yard to look. Try taking a trip to your local hardware store and browse around the landscape supplies for inspiration. Take a walk around your neighborhood and look for ideas for your own yard.