Category Archives: Landscape Supplies

How to Build a Fire Pit with Pavers

Written by | on June 2, 2020 | Posted under Do It Yourself

Does your backyard have a fire feature? You can create an elegant fire pit all yourself, to roast marshmallows on or entertain guests around. All you need are interlocking pavers that match the style of your landscape a few tools, plus an afternoon to complete the project. Here is how you can build your own fire pit with pavers.  Materials You’ll Need  To start, gather these materials:  Interlocking stones  Level  Sand or rocks  Shovel  Tape measure  Steel rake  Wheelbarrow  How to Build a Fire Pit with Pavers  Here are step-by-step instructions on how to build a fire pit with pavers:  … Continue reading How to Build a Fire Pit with Pavers →

Do Interlocking Bricks Cut Down on Construction Costs?

Written by | on May 4, 2020 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

Construction materials can be costly. Smart homeowners and home builders are always looking for ways to reduce costs while creating the same quality as a professional build. Interlocking bricks are a great option for this purpose. They don’t just reduce your material costs; they can also reduce your transportation and labour costs. Here’s what you need to know about interlocking bricks and how they can cut down on your construction costs.  What are Interlocking Bricks?  Interlocking bricks are engineered bricks that lock into each other without the use of mortar. They use a shear key and lock mechanism to stay in place. … Continue reading Do Interlocking Bricks Cut Down on Construction Costs? →

Landscape Lighting Ideas for the Fall and Winter 

Written by | on November 1, 2019 | Posted under Landscape Lighting

If fall is your favourite, you are not alone! It’s a wonderful time to enjoy your outdoor space as the colours become vibrant and the temperature takes a turn towards sweater weather. If you want to continue to enjoy your yard, your hot tub and your bbq through fall, you absolutely can! And, if you are excited to enjoy your outdoor winter décor, here are some landscaping lighting ideas that will keep you safely lit straight through the winter.  Don’t Miss a Thing  The good news, during the peak foliage you don’t need to make any adjustments to your lights. It is, however, an excellent time … Continue reading Landscape Lighting Ideas for the Fall and Winter  →

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 →

The Importance of the Best Polymeric Sand for Pavers

Written by | on August 21, 2018 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

An oft-forgotten – but very important product here at Lane’s Landscape Supplies – is best-level polymeric sand for pavers. When the last of your interlock pavers or interlocking patio stones get installed, the gaps between each individual stone need to be filled with something. That something is polymeric sand which is the best sand to use for pavers. And the reason for it lies in its composition: Fine quartz particles. Silica sand. Water-activated polymer to prevent the sand from blowing or washing away. Colour. Polymeric sand should be applied dry. After it gets wet, the drying process hardens the sand. … Continue reading The Importance of the Best Polymeric Sand for Pavers →

Is It Possible for Topsoil to Overheat in the Summer?

Written by | on May 31, 2018 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

Summer’s in full effect here at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies. And no doubt about it, the hot weather is doing a number on your grass, plants, and topsoil. Speaking of which, as the sun beats down on your topsoil, the nutrients and moisture that’s so vital to garden growth naturally dries out. However, can it get too hot; to the point that healthy topsoil becomes dead dirt? Yes, it can. And this is how you can tell. Inspect the colour of your topsoil Good, strong topsoil should be: A sure sign that your topsoil is drying out and losing all the … Continue reading Is It Possible for Topsoil to Overheat in the Summer? →

All About Outdoor Landscape Lighting

Written by | on September 7, 2017 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

Outdoor landscape lighting from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies can enhance your property in a variety of ways: Allows you to spend more time enjoying your backyard Provides an extra sense of safety and security Boosts the value of your home (should you ever choose to sell) If you’ve been thinking about installing landscape lights, here are some helpful basics to get you started. Making a plan As a homeowner, there are three things to consider when planning your landscape lighting project. Areas which must have lighting: Usually, this is where safety comes into play, as you probably want to create a … Continue reading All About Outdoor Landscape Lighting →

Why Contractors Love Us

Written by | on August 30, 2016 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

At Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, we service contractors of all sorts, including: New home builders Landscape design & construction companies Professional gardeners Snow removal and other property maintenance experts And we’re happy to provide them with all the bulk landscaping supplies they need to satisfy their customers. If you’re a contractor looking for a new supplier, here’s why you should consider switching to Lane’s. We don’t just sell products; we know how to use them too Why do contractors from Burlington to Toronto, and Oakville to Brampton, choose Lane’s? One of the main reasons is because (quoting directly from one of … Continue reading Why Contractors Love Us →

Why Contractors Love Us

Written by | on June 8, 2016 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

At Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, we service contractors of all sorts, including: New home builders Landscape design & construction companies Professional gardeners Snow removal and other property maintenance experts And we’re happy to provide them with all the bulk landscaping supplies they need to satisfy their customers. If you’re a contractor looking for a new supplier, here’s why you should consider switching to Lane’s. We don’t just sell products; we know how to use them too Why do contractors from Burlington to Toronto, and Oakville to Brampton, choose Lane’s? One of the main reasons is because (quoting directly from one of … Continue reading Why Contractors Love Us →