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 […]
Beautifying your backyard with a unique patio paver design can add value to your home and provide a relaxing retreat for family and friends. Whether you prefer a classic and traditional look or a more natural and organic style, there are many design options to choose from. By incorporating your personal style and preferences, you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]