It seems to be a massive act of groupthink, but for many reasons, most people start to renovate and upgrade their backyards in the spring and summer. But this may not actually be the best time to be installing paver patios and other backyard additions. Is the fall a good time to install a paver […]
For the average homeowner, installing a permanent sprinkler system may sound like an unnecessary extravagance. But if you take the longer viewpoint, an underground watering system can benefit you and your property in several ways. Why consider a sprinkler system for your landscaping? Let’s find out. Conserve Water In this day and age of drought […]
Pavers are a very popular outdoor building material used to create a wide variety of surfaces. This can include sidewalks, patios, pool decks, driveways and more. When it comes to outdoor surfaces, the durability and longevity of pavers make them one of the finest paving materials available. Of course, as with any top-rated material, there […]
Bricks have been a popular building material for ages. Their strength, good looks and ease of manufacture have made them trusted by builders throughout history. When used as pavers, they can create elegant-looking sidewalks, driveways and other surfaces. But are brick pavers the right material for your situation? In this post, we’ll go over the […]
Lawn edging is popular for both aesthetic and functional purposes. Functionally, lawn edging creates a border between the lawn and flower or garden beds which prevents grass from getting into the bedding soil and dirt and mulch from leaking onto the lawn. Aesthetically, lawn edging creates a strong line which adds visual interest by highlighting […]
Pavers, or paving stones, are a favourite building material for many landscapers. The fact that they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colours and textures allows them to be used for a wide variety of projects in several different ways. They’re a durable, decorative, functional and easy way to create a surface for all […]
It’s not the size of your plot of land that matters, it’s what you do with it. Just because you may not have a lot of room in your backyard doesn’t mean you can’t make it useful, beautiful or both. If you’re having a difficult time deciding what should be done with a modest plot […]
Brick pavers are popularly used to create walkways, patios, driveways and more. The wide range of sizes, colours and shapes available make them both versatile and attractive. But over time, brick pavers can begin to look dirty and become overrun with weeds growing between the cracks. In this post, we’ll go over four ways to […]
Dreaming up a landscaping project is often much easier than getting one off the ground – especially when you need to hire a landscaper to do the heavy lifting for you. Figuring out how to choose a qualified landscaper can often be the most nerve-wracking part of the entire project. In this post, we’ll list […]
With the arrival of warmer weather, it’ll become necessary to water your plants again to ensure they make the most of the increasing sunlight and heat. But finding the proper balance between keeping everything hydrated and overwatering can be a difficult proposition. If you’re wondering how to know if your landscaping is getting enough water, […]