Design it now! Complete it in stages.

Landscape drawing

Some homeowners are ambitious. They have a vision and they want to see it come to life, but the reality is they can’t afford to do it all now. The fact is, you don’t have to do everything at once. If you prefer, your property transformation can be spread out over several years. The important thing…

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Do outdoor lighting right.

Outdoor lighting

Nothing cranks up your curb appeal quite like a simple dose of landscape lighting. An accent here, a lighted pathway there and wow… transformation! But is all landscape lighting created equal? Can’t I just plunk in some solar lights and be satisfied? There are several common mistakes we come across when evaluating outdoor lighting for…

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Clean up your gardens.

Landscape upgrades

An old Chinese proverb says “Life begins the day you start a garden.” That’s so true, but while every garden was planted with great intentions, it’s also true that in a few short weeks, “life” can also take over your garden in the form of unwanted weeds. Whether you need a simple garden clean up…

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A few simple changes go a long way.

Landscape upgrades

Once you’ve got your landscape drawings in hand, you can now start to prioritize your smaller projects and choose what you’d like to take on first. It’s often been said that the front yard is for the neighbours to enjoy and the backyard is for the family to love. You’ll want to start thinking about…

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Eliminate Bare Grass Patches

walking on a healthy lawn

Bare patches. Ankle twisting lumps and holes. Random healthy tufts of grass surrounded by weeds and dandelions… Does this sound like your lawn? Believe us, we’ve seen it all. Over the years, we have met with many clients who are very concerned about the condition of their lawn. Caring for lawns is how it all began here at…

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Fix your porch.

Picture of front of a house with garden

There’s an old saying: “Make your front porch a part of your home, and it will make you a part of the world.” The front of your property can be a great place to sit and watch the world go by, either in the mornings or the evenings, depending on the orientation of your house.…

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Don’t delay… RE-LAY!

Driveway with garden beside it

Interlock patios and walkways are a popular upgrade at many Canadian homes. But years of harsh weather, weed growth, and uneven settling can leave them looking overgrown and unsightly. A patio re-lay is a great way to restore a wise investment at a fraction of the original price. When installed properly, pavers give decades of…

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