If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…
Landscape lighting is the secret weapon of landscape design. It’s one of the most affordable ways to elevate your yard, no matter what kind of shape it’s in. The lighting focus for the front yard is mainly safety, traffic flow directions, and curb appeal. The backyard, however, is all about enjoyment. Of course, the lighting…
Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…
Do you stroll through your neighborhood eyeing the beautiful landscaping of your neighbors, wishing you could turn your yard into something more than a patch of grass? Landscape planning and design can feel like one of the most daunting parts of homeownership, whether you are a first-time homeowner or have owned a home for years….
A Beautiful Looking Landscaped Property Without Wasting Water!We specialize in drought resistant and drought tolerant landscaping. Drought tolerant landscaping, drought resistant landscaping or Xeriscaping as it’s also known, is a quickly emerging landscaping trend, especially throughout the CITY 1, BC area. Unless you’re property is on a well you are most likely hooked up to your…
Home Owner Associations want to see their property well taken care of. Healthy looking grass, neat and tidy flower beds, meticulously trimmed hedges, thriving trees and bushes, and well-maintained accessories such as water features are essential elements for establishing curb appeal. The overall aesthetic of the landscape influences sales, property value, and the satisfaction of…
Backyard landscaping Ideas Without Grass Maintaining your backyard nice and neat can sometimes be challenging. Successfully growing healthy, lush, green, grass can sometimes be a challenge, especially in areas lacking an irrigation system. It’s also a challenge to constantly mow and maintain. Luckily, there are many other options for landscaping, without including grass or other high…
Landscaping Tips To Help Sell Your CITY 1, BC Home When prospective buyers show up to your CITY 1, BC home the first thing their going to notice is your lawn and landscaping, or lack thereof. The look and feel of your property can immediately impress buyers and make them more interested in your home…
Give Your Lawn a Good Spring Cleanup The first thing most of us want to do when we hear that the warmer weather is coming is to give our homes the spring cleaning they so deserve. The winter can wreak havoc on the inside of your home with all the grime that’s getting tracked in…
Should You Install Your New Lawn Using Seed Or Sod? Maintaining a lush, green lawn is probably important to you, whether you are a new homeowner or have had your property for a significant length of time. You may have noticed that certain sections of your grass are not as healthy looking as others or…
