“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]
Check out ten of our favourite ways to take gardening to the next level. Add a little character to your garden! Toss the traditional flower beds and pots. Make use of those old toys your kids no longer play with! Or those shoes that no longer fit. For when you need a hand with your [Continue]
Send us a picture of your “Ugly Yard” on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #TheUYC to be entered to win. Our Landscaping Specialist will give you specific advice to help improve it. Advice will be published over on our blog. One lucky winner will be chosen the first week of September to get their [Continue]
March weather is unpredictable at times but it’s not too early to get back into the garden! Early spring is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for the warm months. Here’s seven things you can do to wake up your garden in spring! Clean Up Nonwoody Perennials Some of your cold-hardy perennials (such [Continue]
Do you have the trees, the shrubs and the gardens, but your landscaping still seems to be lacking something? Here’s seven things that will add some character and flare! 1. Stepping Stones: Purchase from your local home and garden store or make your own! See some of our favorites here. 2. Fences: They’re not just [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]
Looking to add a walkway through your beautiful gardens or your backyard? Here’s six of our favourite designs and how you can use landscape edging to make it last! (Click the photo to pin to Pinterest.) Check out this unique garden mosaic pathway made from river rocks! Circular edging can be used to create awesome [Continue]
Lawn care and maintenance has turned into a major issue in communities that are facing water shortages. Today, droughts, increased populations and water waste have led to a serious need for increased efforts toward conservation. Unfortunately, water restrictions and increased utility rates have led to brown, unsightly lawns that ruin the beautiful aesthetics of neighborhoods [Continue]
Happy New Year! I’m sure your social media and emails have been blowing up with posts on New Years Resolutions. Don’t mind us as we jump on the bandwagon and add another one to your list! Here’s 10 New Years Resolutions for your landscaping! 1. Try something new. Tired of the same old things? Here’s [Continue]
