How to Get Your Patio Summer Ready

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 »

Backyard Ideas for Small Yards

The backyard is the ideal place to enjoy quality time with family and a place to entertain friends. But what if you avoid using it because it’s too small? Implementing the designing, landscaping, and decorating principles used to transform larger… Read More »

Give Your Patio a Fall Makeover

Many of us in the lower mainland think that fall is the best season of the year – from mid-September to the end of October temperatures are warm and rainfall is minimal. Many of us associate patio living exclusively with… 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 »

Ways to Bring the Outside Inside

You love your backyard. It is the ultimate place to enjoy the signs of spring, relax in the summer, fire up the fire pit in the fall. But wouldn’t it be nice if the benefits of walking a trail through… Read More »

DIY Garden Projects for Parents and Kids

Gardening with children is a great way to encourage them to connect with nature in an urban setting. They can learn a lot puttering around in the backyard with mom and dad. Benefits of parents gardening with their children include:… Read More »

Make Your Backyard Summer Fun

Don’t know what to do with the kids during the summer holidays? Are they glued to the TV or the computer for long periods of time? Whether you just want everyone enjoying the outdoors or you’re planning a staycation, arrange… Read More »

Add an Outdoor Kitchen to Your Backyard

Outdoor kitchens have become one of the most popular summer home improvements because they can significantly increase a home’s resale value. There are several other benefits to building an outdoor kitchen, including: it extends your living space; improves your quality… Read More »