START OF THE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SEASON

START OF THE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SEASON

Here we are; ready to start the 2011 landscape construction season, and it is snowing AGAIN!  After the teasing hints of spring last week, winter has socked it to us again. All our behind the scenes work of the winter months is done: landscape designs complete, ...
THOUGHTS OF SPRING

THOUGHTS OF SPRING

We are really gearing up for the set-up and installation of our feature garden at Canada Blooms.  For weeks preparations have been underway; including selecting and ordering plant material and stone, sourcing special items for the garden and fine-tuning the design as...
CREATING A GARDEN ROOM

CREATING A GARDEN ROOM

One of the ways to add interest to a backyard is to create individual ‘garden’ rooms. A dining area for hosting an perfect outdoor dinner party, a lounge area to put your feet up in and read your latest magazine, an area with a firepit that is perfect for roasting...
POOL DESIGN – Part 2

POOL DESIGN – Part 2

Take note of the natural attributes of your site.  Assess both the good and bad features of your site.  Beautiful existing trees to be highlighted, a distant view to be framed and incorporated into the features of your gardens, an unattractive garage or air...