Archive for the ‘Landscaping Tips’ Category

As Edmonton grows, more and more home builders are opting to construct homes loaded with impressive features that buyers want. In particular, we’re seeing more and more new builds with walk-out basements. These layouts are highly desirable to buyers, but they do require structures that the average home doesn’t have: wing walls. What are Wing…

There’s no doubt that major landscaping projects are an awesome investment for your property. Our team works diligently through the consultation, design, and installation process to make sure every customer ends up with a space that suits their lifestyle. Once the tools are cleared away and the trucks are packed up, though, it may look…

Thinking about making a change to your landscape? While you might think of landscaping as something to put off until spring, the best time to get started is actually much sooner. Starting your landscape design in the fall has huge benefits for you, and can even end up saving you money. Here are just a…

As we move into the fall season, it’s time to start thinking about giving your landscape a good cleanup to prepare for the long Edmonton winter. Luckily, autumn is the perfect time for doing yard work—we hardly need an excuse to get outside and enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery! Complete this fall cleanup…

If you’re a home builder in the Edmonton area, I commend you! We’ve been seeing some truly beautiful new builds in both new and old communities around the city. It’s been amazing to see how the city has been changing, and my team has been humbled to work with so many great local builders and…

Tree planting is a total win-win: It increases your home value, provides you with some nice shade (and maybe even some fruit), and it purifies the air, taking in old CO2 and churning out fresh, clean oxygen. Many species of trees live for hundreds of years, so every time you plant a tree, you’re really…

Infill landscaping has become very popular in the Edmonton area over the past several years. It involves purchasing a lot in a mature neighbourhood, typically with a very old home on-site, and demolishing the home to build a new one. This allows folks to enjoy a modern home within a mature, desirable community. However, when…

Alberta winters can do a real number on our gardens, so once the snow melts, a little restoration is in order. Freezing temperatures and strong winds aren’t exactly gentle on our plants and soil, but thankfully, any wear and tear that our garden sustains can be easily remedied with a little effort. So, roll up…

Creating eye-catching winter containers can be an inexpensive and easy way to dress up a home’s entrance while waiting for Spring to return. Here are a few tips when creating your holiday containers. Containers do not have to be complicated to be beautiful. To safeguard against wind, ice and snow insert plastic liners that are roughly 1″…

Brightly coloured leaves, crisp air, late afternoon sun…celebrate all that autumn has to offer and still take advantage of your outdoor space before winter blows in! So we already got a reminder from mother nature just how short our warmer seasons can be. But don’t put away that patio furniture just yet, there’s still a…