As the summer of 2023 approaches, Torontonians are eagerly anticipating spending more time outdoors and enjoying their outdoor spaces. Read on if you want to update your landscaping and stay on top of the latest trends. Is landscaping depreciable? What trends will increase your home value? We’ll explore the hottest Toronto landscaping trends for summer […]
Landscaping can transform the exterior of your home and create a beautiful oasis that you can enjoy with your family and friends. However, not everyone has the time or energy to spend on maintaining an intricate landscape design. If you’re a busy homeowner, you need low-maintenance landscaping ideas that won’t take up too much of […]
Not everyone has the luxury of a huge backyard without a neighbour in sight. Many of us live in urbanized areas with local residents facing our yards from all sides. It gets even worse if you have a corner plot with a busy street and sidewalk. So what can you do to give yourself some […]
It’s difficult to deny the utility of a patio. It gives you a place to sit and relax while providing a stable surface for your chairs, tables and other furniture. You don’t have to worry about sinking into the mud, getting dirt or grass stains on your shoes or feet and they’re conducive to wearing […]
Clay bricks are one of the oldest building materials in existence. The earliest known use was more than 7000 years ago – and they’re still being used today. Brick pavers have long been used for all types of surfaces from sidewalks and stairways to driveways and patios. Brick pavers differ from bricks used for walls […]
Shrubs are basically the underrated, quiet heroes of landscape design plants. While trees and flowers seem to take all the glory, shrubs can provide a year-round framework on which to base all the rest of your landscaping decisions. In this post, we’ll go over the three top shrubs to use in landscaping. Rose Bushes Rose […]
Concrete pavers can be used to create all sorts of flat surfaces. Sidewalks, garden paths, patios, steps and driveways can all be made using this versatile building material. But what are the pros and cons of concrete pavers? In this post, we’ll compare and contrast to give you a better idea of how useful concrete […]
As the prime growing season of summer morphs into fall and winter, there are still things you can do for your landscape that will make life easier the following spring. Doing some prep work now will help make next year fruitful and beautiful. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of five tips […]
Interlocking pavers are a popular material for a wide variety of surfaces. From driveways to sidewalks, to patios and front entrances, interlocking patios are prized for their versatility, good looks and durability. So, what is the lifespan of interlocking pavers? Well-maintained interlocking pavers can last 50 years or more. In this post, we’ll provide some […]
After a busy spring and a fruitful summer, you might think your landscaping duties are over. However, if you can muster up the energy to take care of a few things in the fall, you can help ensure the following growing season is even better than the last. To help make next year even better […]