Category Archives: Landscaping Projects

You probably designed a rock garden in part to avoid maintaining plants, including watering and weeding. But there a plant is, annoyingly making the rocky conditions work. How do you get rid of this weed and make sure that nothing else like it can grow? We have some tips to help you prevent weeds in your rock garden and kill any that are already growing there.  Before You Put in the Rock Garden  There are some kinds of weed prevention that are much easier to implement before you have installed the rock garden. If you’re planning ahead, or you’re willing … Continue reading How to Prevent Weeds in Your Rock Garden →

Purchasing a brand new home is always exciting. However, when you first move in your property likely still looks like a building site. Once you are settled in it is time to tackle your landscaping. Here we explain how to landscape from scratch to create curb appeal and idyllic outdoor living space.  Start with Curb Appeal  Landscaping a new home from scratch includes both your front and back yards. Since your front yard is exposed for all to see, creating some curb appeal makes sense. You don’t have to get too carried away when creating curb appeal for your new … Continue reading How to Start Landscaping Your New Home from Scratch →

Modern patio paver designs offer a unique aesthetic to your outdoor space. The scale, colour and configuration all contribute to the modern looks savvy homeowners are embracing today. Here we look at eight modern paver designs for your pool to create an idyllic summer oasis. 1. Diamonds are Forever Creating diamond patterns using paver stones is an excellent way to make a distinct statement. The angled stone pavers can be used in the entire area, or to create a runner-like path leading to different areas around the pool. The design can be subtle and monotone or created using different tones … Continue reading 8 Modern Paver Designs for Your Pool →