Landscape Design for Year-Round Outdoor Spaces

Spring is almost here; now is the time to start thinking about budget-friendly home improvements. And one of the most ROI DIY projects for spring is to create an environmentally friendly outdoor living space you can enjoy year-round. It not… Read More »

Hardscape Design Trends in 2024

Hardscaping, an essential part of landscape design, integrates inorganic elements such as stone, concrete, and wood to create visually appealing yet functional outdoor living spaces. Rethink an underused patio, worn pathways and driveway, a tired deck, or an old fence.… Read More »

Splash Blocks vs Downspout Extensions

Regular gutter system maintenance ensures that rainwater is directed toward the downspouts and then drains safely away from the foundation of your home. But sometimes the downpipes need a little help. When runoff regularly pools beneath the downspouts or a… Read More »

Budget-Friendly Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Landscaping for the front yard is different from a landscape design for the backyard of your home. The backyard is a place to relax, entertain, and kick around a ball. The front yard is a place to show off –… Read More »

Tips for Conserving Water Outdoors

If you live in Metro Vancouver, you have experienced those few brief weeks where we get lots of bright sunshine and the summer heat that comes with it. However, that same sunshine can wilt the flowers in our gardens and… Read More »

Ways to Reduce Outdoor Maintenance

You take pride in your home’s exterior. A well-maintained front door boosts curb appeal. Beautiful, eco-friendly landscaping sets a welcoming tone for the whole neigbourhood.  Sparkling windows and clean siding emphasize the unique aspects of your house’s architectural style. But… Read More »

Downspout Extension Ideas for Better Drainage

When it comes to keeping the foundation dry and your home exterior safe from water damage a durable, well-functioning gutter system is your best defense. Gutters collect rainwater from the roof, while downspouts funnel it away from the exterior walls… Read More »

Exterior Home Design Trends in 2021

Any choices you make regarding upgrades to your home’s exterior are investments in time and money. You want to the changes you make to age gracefully for as long as possible. Region makes a difference – for example, Pacific west… Read More »

Make Your Landscaping Environmentally Friendly

Landscaping that harmonizes your home’s exterior creates timeless and elegant curb appeal. A yard that is mindfully landscaped to be environmentally friendly is attractive to homebuyers if and when you sell your home. What types of plants and shrubs do… Read More »

Tips for Conserving Water in Your Yard

The largest percentage of outdoor water usage goes toward watering our lawns and gardens. Maintaining the lush look of your landscaping while conserving water is doable if you’re willing to make some simple changes to the way you landscape and… Read More »