Expert Advice

Thank you for visiting the Gasper Home & Garden Showplace’s Expert Advice and Gardening Tips section of our website. Our seasoned gardening and landscape maintenance experts have compiled this collection of helpful information for the do-it-yourself garden, lawn and landscape enthusiast. We are constantly striving to add more helpful information to this page, however if you don’t see something pertaining to the topic you are interested in, our experts are always available to speak with you at our garden center.

Late Winter/Early Spring Garden To-Do List

January 5, 2022 | Garden

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How to Install a Hose Bib Drip Irrigation System

How To Videos | Irrigation & Watering

Save Time & Money with a Simple Hose Bib Irrigation System That You Can Install Yourself Watch this short video for help on how to install a hose bib irrigation system. Why use Drip Irrigation? Drip Continue Reading.

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Composite Decks Are the Smart Investment

Landscape & Garden Design

Are you ready to replace that old, deteriorating wood deck yet? Hear Gasper Landscape Architect, Christina Reeves review the advantages of composite decking with this short video tour of our latest featured project. Composite decking is Continue Reading.

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Fire Pit and Fire Tables

Ask Eli | Exterior Furnishings

Ask Eli: What is the difference between a fire pit and a fire table? Watch this short video to hear Gasper Exterior Designer, Eli Hymer talk about the extremely versatile of fire tables. The fire table Continue Reading.

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How to Install Stepping Stones

How To Videos | Landscape & Garden Design

An easy and affordable walkway alternative Install Your Stepping Stones like a Gasper Professional 1. Layout out your stepping stones on lawn 2. Cut around each stone with a flat-edged shovel to remove sod and soil Continue Reading.

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Traits of Travertine

Hardscape Maintenance | Landscape & Garden Design

Watch this short video to hear Gasper Landscape Architect, Christina Reeves, discuss why travertine is the perfect paving to use around pools and for other types of patios. Travertine is a natural stone paver that is Continue Reading.

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How to Use Palm Trees to get that Tropical Resort Feel in your Backyard

Houseplants and Tropicals | Landscape & Garden Design

Hear Gasper Landscape Architect, Christina Reeves, discuss using palm trees during the summer months to get that tropical resort feel right in your own backyard. Most palm trees and other tropical plants cannot survive the zone Continue Reading.

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Outdoor Drapery

Ask Eli | Exterior Furnishings

Ask Eli: What type of fabrics can be used for outdoor curtains? Hear Eli Hymer’s answer in this short video about how to use outdoor drapery. Any type of outdoor performance fabric (think Sunbrella) can be Continue Reading.

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Pond ~ Fish Tips

Expert Advice | Pond

Fish are a wonderful addition to any pond, here are some helpful tips on keeping them happy. When introducing new fish into your pond; first float the bag in the water for about 15 minutes before Continue Reading.