How to install a paver patio? STEP #1, The base. A proper base is the most important component of the project. Without a proper foundation you risk the possibility of settling. Remember, the pavers on top of the base can weight thousands of pounds so there is an incredible amount of weight that needs to [...]
Irrigating, with today’s new technology, is simply better. Irrigation has come a long way in a short period of time. Here are six solid reasons why you should consider a professionally installed irrigation system or upgrading your existing system; Unless you like getting up at 6am several times a week, for 9 months a year, [...]
I have seen quite the variety of retaining walls throughout the Greater Victoria area, some good, some very bad. What is a retaining wall? Retaining walls are usually created when there is a desire to manage or hold back soils or other hardscape materials. A retaining wall can be anywhere from 6” to in excess [...]
An Assortment of Products Available: Paver patio stones come in all shapes and sizes as well as in an assortment of materials. The majority of paver stone we see in our day to day operations is concrete pavers, probably because of the range of product available in this material. In addition to concrete, paver stones [...]
When I first started my landscape career approximately 15 years ago I was of the belief that all aspects of landscape design was simply a matter of research and site evaluation. Now with years of experience and thousands of hours of hands on working with the land, I am here to tell you that experience [...]
You've probably heard it said that you should take everything in moderation … or you can get too much of a good thing. But mulch is one of those things that provides benefit the more you use. It benefits your garden at every time of the year in a number of important ways Mulching in the [...]
Your Landscape is in need of help but where to start? Choosing a landscape contractor can be downright scary. You want a company that is reputable, experienced and reliable but where do you start? Here are a few tips to help you when choosing the right contractor for your needs; How long have they been [...]
Are you thinking about a new layout for your landscape but just don’t know where to start? The process of redesigning or creating a new landscaping can be daunting but there are a few simple steps that will make it easier for you. A) Identify usage of the space. An outdoor space has almost [...]
The essentials of landscape construction; A landscape construction project can include residential or commercial properties. The process for each is relatively the same; A) Start with hiring a professional Sounds easy enough but there is plenty of businesses that promote themselves as landscape construction experts with little landscape experience. Here are some questions you can [...]
Taking you step by step through the design process. A) The Meet and Greet! The first step in any sized project is the first meeting between the landscaping company and the property owner. This informal meet and greet is an opportunity for the customer to explain what they are looking for, bounce preliminary ideas off [...]
Taking you step by step through the landscape construction process You have no doubt read my article ‘taking you step by step through the design process’, you have approved a plan but now what? The construction process! You are ready to have the work estimated by a contractor. First you have to choose the landscape [...]
We were recently contacted by an overseas company that has purchased a large tract of land on Landsend Road, Sidney, B.C. The land is to be cleared and several high end homes will soon occupy this site. Our initial involvement was to clear the under brush so the owners of the site could begin the [...]
The word 'soil' is used often in the landscape world but what exactly does that word mean? By definition, 'soil' is made up of a combination of sand, silt and clay. The ratio of each component will determine a soil's physical condition. There is 12 major textural classes of soil; Sand,loamy sand,sandy loam,loam,silt loam,silt,sandy clay,sandy [...]
The crew just wrapped up this awesome one week project in Colwood, B.C. The client approached us with a list of concerns as follows; 1. Pour access from the lower floor to the upper lawn and patio staircases. They had to navigate a sloping lawn that was not much fun in the wetter months, 2. [...]
mac os x 10.8 The crew continues to work away at the commercial project in Duncan, B.C. We have been contracted to improve the landscape of this commercial property by adding some green space and to also improve the aesthetics of the parking lot by hiding the ugly garbage bins. Work commenced earlier this week [...]
