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Deck vs patio: Which one is best for your yard?
Outdoor living has never been more popular, but if all you’ve got is a big patch of lawn you’ll have trouble lounging, cooking, dining and doing a host of other outdoor pastimes. Enter the deck and patio, two practical and often very beautiful additions to the backyard landscape whose primary…
Cheeky garden gnome ideas for a whimsical backyard design
Whether you consider them garden guardians, sneaky spirits or tacky tchotchkes, the garden gnome has come a long way from its early days in 19th century Germany. Today, you can find female gnomes, inappropriate gnomes and sophisticated gnomes alongside the brightly painted classic we all recognize from the 1960s. As…
Want a garden waterfall? Avoid these 6 mistakes
When it’s constructed properly, a garden waterfall can turn a small city yard into an urban oasis and give a sprawling rural property a stunning focal point. When it’s planned and built poorly, however, a garden waterfall is at best a passing regret and at worst an expensive restoration project….
Small garden landscaping ideas you’ll want to steal
Your tiny urban escape deserves to be loved just as much that large country estate down the road. And here’s the good news: your backyard design dollar will have more impact when it’s spent on a small yard. We’ve put together these small garden landscaping ideas to help you dream…
How To Tell If You Need A New Backyard
While it’s too late to think about a yard design and build project for this year, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about creating the yard of your dreams in 2021. Here are three ways to know it’s time for a yard redesign. While some new shrubs, a general…
5 Fall Yard Care & Maintenance Tips
Fall is a great time to start getting your yard ready for the winter season. More than that, it’s the perfect time to start planning for the next Spring. Proper maintenance and care can save your yard through the Winter and help avoid expensive repairs when the snow melts. It’s…
How To Design A Yard With An Existing Pool or Hot Tub
Why you should plan for a pool (and not the other way around). Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Isn’t that how it goes? What about “measure twice; cut once?” When it comes to installing a pool or hot tub without a larger backyard design plan, it can…
5 Steps to Design The Yard of Your Dreams
Having a beautiful yard is not just a sign of pride; it’s also a great way to increase the curb appeal and value of your home (and perhaps, get some longing looks from your neighbours). When it comes to landscape design and building projects, it’s always a great idea to…
How To Design A Backyard Around Your New Pool
A new pool is a fantastic addition to any backyard. Besides providing your family and friends with a fun way to cool down in the summer heat, a new pool is an excellent opportunity to launch a backyard design and build project. One of the biggest challenges is creating a…
