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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Using pavers to create patios or driveways seems to become more popular every season. The fact that they’re far stronger and more crack resistant than poured concrete makes pavers an easy choice for those of us who live in areas that regularly experience freezing and thawing. However, not only do the materials used influence the […]
What pessimists might consider a downside of using pavers could be thought of as an opportunity by optimists. One thing pavers are known for is the gap between sections. And while these gaps can be as small or large as the installer wants them to be, the fact is that there will always be a […]
Gravel is one of the more affordable and versatile materials that can be used in landscaping practices. The wide array of colours, sizes and shapes allows gravel to be used in a virtually limitless number of ways. To show how it can be a practical landscaping material, we’ve put together this list of five tips […]
Fairly or unfairly, first impressions matter. This is the case in commercial relationships just as much as it is in personal ones. If you’re running a brick-and-mortar business, your property will often be the first physical manifestation to a potential customer. Ideally, you’d want that physical representation to reflect positively on how you act as […]