Do you have lots of hills in your landscaping? Is your yard and patio on different levels? This is your summer guide for incorporating steps into your landscaping! If you’re going for a natural looking garden or landscape, this pea-stone design gives the steps a great earthy feel! Try something unique like this. They used [Continue]
It’s summer time. You’re spending a lot more time outside, enjoying the sun and vacation. Here’s our four must have backyard accessories! Speakers! Music, Summer and Social Gatherings all go together! You’ll want a reliable and water safe (because you never know when a water fight might break out) option to entertain your friends [Continue]
“Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” Not only that, but they provide great backyard privacy! There’s nothing like relaxing in your patio chair, enjoying your peace and quiet in your garden and then realizing your neighbor is staring at you from their backyard. #Awkward. Here’s some of our favourite fence ideas! The classic white fence overflowing [Continue]
Can you believe that it’s April already? Easter is quickly approaching… If you’re like us, you’re probably looking for some easy but cute outdoor Easter decorations. Here’s our top five picks! A little paint and wood and you have a Bunny Crossing sign that can be used every year! For instructions on how to [Continue]
Go Vertical Make gardens look larger than they actually are by adding trellis or arbor. These structures help draw the eye upward, creating the illusion of more space. Grow Some Privacy Keep privacy in mind as you design your small landscape. No one wants the neighbors looking over their shoulder as they relax outdoors. [Continue]
When summer hits and it’s time to water the lawn; it is important to find the right sprinkler to do the job right. The sprinkler that you will want to have will save water, which makes it easier on your pocket book and the environment. Your lawn should get about one inch of water per [Continue]
Do you feel like you need to spruce up your yard this year? Not every yard needs a drastic change to make things look better. Sometimes all you need to do is change a few minor things to help things to go from “blah” to “ou!” Below we have listed five simple ways to make [Continue]
Having a backyard is a wonderful thing, and when you have the opportunity to landscape it in a way that hinders the environment, it becomes something even more special. There are many ways to aid your local environment with your backyard but one of our favourites is creating a butterfly sanctuary. A butterfly sanctuary [Continue]
Your lawn is one of the first things people see when driving past your home. With a little bit of time and effort, you can have the lawn that really is greener on the other side! Here’s how you get started. Lawn Care Maintenance: This is a must summer, spring, winter and fall! The [Continue]
I am sure you’ve read articles before that discussed what type of grass to plant in your yard or how to have a beautiful lawn – but have you ever taken the time to think about the soil beneath your turf? Why do we assume that the turf will perform to our high expectations without [Continue]
