Do-It-Yourself: How to Build a Fire Pit with Bricks

Written by | on June 5, 2019 | Posted under Do It Yourself

By learning how to build a fire pit with bricks, you can add a cozy gathering spot to your backyard that extends your family and friend entertainment time into the evening especially in the summer when everyone is eager to stay outside longer. A fire pit is perfect for roasting hot dogs or s’mores, sharing stories and memories, and bringing everyone together to spend some quality time after a long day. Building a fire pit is simple, if you have the right materials and the know-how. Our do-it-yourself guide will help you make sure you have all of the necessary … Continue reading Do-It-Yourself: How to Build a Fire Pit with Bricks →

Five Project Ideas to Utilize Panelized Stone Siding

Written by | on May 22, 2019 | Posted under Natural Stone

What is Panelized Stone Siding? Panelized stone siding intertwines the rugged good looks of stone with the convenience of siding. It’s lighter than stone, costs less, and due to its fastening system, is much simpler to install than stone. It also offers additional benefits, including increasing your home’s value. The look of stone has never gone out of style and adding panelized stone siding can truly make a house stand out in the neighborhood. Not sure where to start incorporating panelized stone siding to your home? Check out some of the creative ideas here to spark your imagination and kickstart … Continue reading Five Project Ideas to Utilize Panelized Stone Siding →

Benefits of Building a Block Retaining Wall

Written by | on May 6, 2019 | Posted under Do It Yourself

The Unilock retaining wall system creates a stylish and consistent look in your backyard, front yard, or anywhere else. There are many reasons you might want to build one yourself. Your Unilock wall can be placed strategically to give you more space, enhance landscaping, protect from flooding and erosion, as well as create a property boundary. However, it does take planning and time to get these great results. Wondering how to build a block retaining wall yourself? Here are the main steps to start strategizing and building based on what you envision for your space. Key Steps to Retaining Wall … Continue reading Benefits of Building a Block Retaining Wall →

DIY Backyard Landscaping on a Budget

Written by | on March 26, 2019 | Posted under Do It Yourself

Thinking of sprucing up your backyard this summer but want to maintain a reasonable budget? Turn your backyard into a go-to retreat with friends and family using some simple DIY backyard landscaping ideas. With a bit of know-how and some fresh inspiration, you can make little changes that won’t break the bank and turn your yard into a haven you won’t want to leave. Here are 30 DIY ways to make your backyard awesome this summer. Backyard Makeover: Landscaping Ideas What better place to start than making some easy adjustments to the space you already have by adding unique features … Continue reading DIY Backyard Landscaping on a Budget →

Environmental Effects of Road Salt and Limiting its Use

Written by | on March 12, 2019 | Posted under Winter

That fact is that we need road salt to help keep our roads and sidewalks safe. Unfortunately, this salt, which is made up of sodium and chloride, dissolves after it’s laid down and can flow into nearby waterways. This affects the water it’s going into, as well as any wildlife that uses that water source. Low concentrations of chloride can cause little to no effect. But higher concentrations can actually cause large pockets near the bottom of lakes, creating biological dead zones. And as these concentration levels rise, they can become quite fatal to aquatic life, such as plankton and … Continue reading Environmental Effects of Road Salt and Limiting its Use →

Why Does Salt Melt Ice? How Does Salt Melt Ice on Roads?

Written by | on March 4, 2019 | Posted under Winter

We all know it helps keep our roads safe, but how does road salt work? Some of the most common questions around road salt include: Why does salt melt ice? How does salt melt ice on roads? What does salt do to snow? Read on to learn more about road salt and to discover its benefits. The History of Road Salt According to the Cary Institute, New Hampshire was the first known location to use salt to de-ice roads, beginning in 1938. “By the winter of 1941- 1942, a total of 5,000 tons of salt was spread on highways nationwide. … Continue reading Why Does Salt Melt Ice? How Does Salt Melt Ice on Roads? →

What Happens if Your Dog Eats Road Salt?

Written by | on February 5, 2019 | Posted under Winter

Are you asking yourself: ‘What happens if my dog eats road salt?’ When the snow starts to melt, it can cause havoc for not only us but our pets too. The salt we use to protect us from slipping could be dangerous for your pet. The last thing you want is for your furry friend to become unwell. Discover the signs to look for and how to protect your pet this winter. What is Road Salt & What Happens if Your Dog Eats it? Road salt (sodium chloride) is a de-icing chemical used for maintaining roads and paths in places … Continue reading What Happens if Your Dog Eats Road Salt? →

How is Road Salt Made?

Written by | on December 27, 2018 | Posted under Winter

How is road salt made? And what is road salt made of? You may be wondering if you’re purchasing this year’s salt bag, especially if you have some prized landscaping to protect. What is Road Salt Made Of? All road salt is, at its core, the same mineral — sodium chloride. You may be surprised to learn that this is identical to what you sprinkle on your scrambled eggs in the morning. With salt, the size and coarseness of the grain is everything. Fine, powdery white salts are reserved for kitchen use, while the chunkier, rougher pebbles of off-colour salt … Continue reading How is Road Salt Made? →

Happy Holidays from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies

Written by | on December 13, 2018 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

We can hardly believe the year is almost over —it flew by so quickly. With Christmas just around the corner, all of us at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies wish you the very best this holiday season. As we ring in the new year we also want to take the opportunity to look back and recap the best of the past year. Highlights of 2018 Over the course of the year we have been happy to share many blogs with you on an array of interesting. Having said that, we understand that life is busy and that you may have missed some … Continue reading Happy Holidays from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies →

How to Protect Your Landscaping Surfaces from Road Salt

Written by | on December 5, 2018 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

Driveway and sidewalk salt are must-have items in order to safely get through winter in Canada. And while bulk salt is a necessity in winter, it becomes frustrating in spring when homeowners are dealing with salt damage to things like: Interlock pavers Shrubs, bushes and trees Patio furniture Wood surfaces Slippery ice is a huge winter hazard, and it’s dangerous not to spread bulk salt, but you don’t want it to ruin your outdoor landscaping either. You can find the solution in How to Protect Your Landscaping Surfaces from Road Salt from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies. What you’ll learn Inside your … Continue reading How to Protect Your Landscaping Surfaces from Road Salt →