If you live in a condo, an apartment with a small balcony, or a house with a tiny garden, you might think that growing your own strawberries, chives, and lettuce is not possible because you have a small yard. In… Read More »
As we age, it’s more important than ever to be able spend as much time outdoors as we can. Staying in your family home is important to you. Which is why you’ve made those changes that make it easier to… Read More »
Just as the rooms of our homes need decluttering every now and then, so does the outside of our houses. Decluttering your home’s exterior simplifies spring home maintenance tasks because there will be fewer items you’ll have to move around.… Read More »
Our landscaping plan, if we have one, typically pays more attention to our front yards – the curb appeal factor – than the back. If your front yard has garden beds with annuals, lilac bushes, and English holly or the… Read More »
Whether it’s in the backyard or the front yard, getting your deck ready for winter is one of those DIY projects that is worth your time and effort. Functional, outdoor living spaces are like adding another room to your house… Read More »
Many of us in the lower mainland feel that summer is the best season of the year – from the end of June to mid-September temperatures are ideal for maximum outdoor living. Backyard barbecues, lazing by the pool, kicking the… Read More »
Since summer is just around the corner, and you will be spending more time in the backyard with family and friends, the last three weeks of spring is ideal to get your backyard ready. Whether you’re planning a staycation, want… Read More »
Whether you’re staying or preparing your home to be put on the market, landscaping can be a way to boost curb appeal and raise your property’s value. A welcoming and attractive garden in the front yard and a backyard designed… Read More »
Temperatures are warming up. You plan to make the most of those sunny days by gathering with friends and family in your backyard – toss the ball around, watch the little ones splash each other in the kiddies’ pool, and… Read More »
Getting the patio ready to enjoy the spring and summer months is crucial to making the most out of your backyard. Whether you haven’t used the patio since last fall or it’s become a paved area to park the bikes… Read More »
