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04/03/2025

Beautiful Delphiniums! These perennials (Delphinium x cultorum) grow about 5 feet tall and have glorious spikes of flowers that bloom in early-mid summer. With unique foliage and flower colours you can’t go wrong with this great plant.

A few more weeks until we can start planting again. We will be starting some hardscaping projects in April, and looking forward to meeting more clients as the weather improves.

03/27/2025

Simple design and stunning bricks! These clients wanted a central patio space for enjoying time outdoors. We made this 12x14 patio with Barkman Broadway pavers in sterling colour and an offset brick pattern. The marble-like aesthetic takes this functional design to the next level.

We planted upright juniper trees along the back fence for eventual privacy and laid sod around the patio. From mud-pit to masterpiece this backyard project was a lot of fun to put together.

Looking forward to building more stunning hardscapes this season! Be sure to contact us as soon as possible to claim a spot in our 2025 schedule.

03/21/2025

We had lots of fun building this Firepit circle! Large Kootenay Brownstone boulders form a half circle around the 10mm rundle fines. The paver patio guides you into this beautiful space from each section of the walk-out basement.

Each of these boulders was hand selected for this project. Looking forward to returning to complete the planting beds this Spring and tie it all together. There will be trees, shrubs, perennials, and mulch beds.

Whether it is a blank slate like this new build home, or an existing yard transformation we will work with you to bring your vision to life with a great design, and a smooth installation process.

03/19/2025

We built this gate / arbor to expand this client's backyard space. They wanted the trellis built in so they can grow vines up and over the arch. We made the raised beds on each side to accommodate the planting.

Starting with a 3D model to get a sense of the size shape, we then built the fence off the corner of the house and tied it into the existing fence on the property line. We used 4x6 posts and pressure treated lumber.

Contact us now to learn more about our pressure treated and cedar fencing options.

03/14/2025

Blue Clips Bellflower (Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips’) is a low growing perennial with unique foliage and as the name suggests, bell shaped flowers.

Not to be confused with Creeping Bellflower, a noxious w**d in Calgary that you may be familiar with, this plant is a healthy addition to your groundcover.

Can’t wait to start getting plants in the ground this Spring! Check out our Design services on our website to get started on your planting plans.

03/12/2025

After moving into their new home these clients wanted to enhance the front yard space by adding a simple paver patio. We used Dimensions 12 pavers and a 4x8 Holland soldier course border in charcoal.

With a large mature spruce tree nearby we excavated by hand to avoid as much damage to the root system as possible. Once we completed the patio the clients finished the planting beds and mulching themselves (see second photo).

This year we will be returning to do more pavers and a firepit in the backyard, and the client will once again complete the garden beds on their own. Now is the time to book your hardscaping! Contact us now to see how we can work together to bring your vision to life.

03/07/2025

Another herbaceous perennial the Siberian Iris (Iris siberica) is a bit more subtle than the German Iris. Its slender grass-like foliage contrasts with the german iris’s larger fan-like leaves.

This plant has a large variety of flower colours to choose from making it an excellent addition to your planting plan. Late spring to early summer blooms are sure to catch your eye as the season progresses.

With the weather improving it is a great time to start thinking about your plans for the garden this year. Contact us now to get started!

02/28/2025

02/27/2025

We built this retaining wall to support the outside edge of the future patio and hot tub pad. recommended these beautiful Keystone Compac retaining wall blocks. This was the first step of many for this newly built acreage home near Priddis.

Forming a half circle around the existing concrete pad we had to be extra attentive digging our trench and laying out our base course to maintain the correct radius as each block was placed. With a circular paver patio going around the concrete, any deviation would be readily apparent.

Each of these 80lb capstones had to be cut on both sides into a taper to accommodate the curve. The colour and texture of these blocks beautifully accentuate the siding and aesthetic of the home. Stay tuned for more photos from this amazing project! This Spring we will return to complete the planting beds and lawn areas.

02/20/2025

Low maintenance, no grass solution. This small front yard in Rockland Park had a steep slope coming off the driveway and front walkway. The client wanted no lawn to mow, a raised garden bed along the walkway, and some steps down to the flat grade beside the front staircase.

We used Pisa2 Retaining Wall blocks to raise the garden bed to the proper height and planted 4 Globe Spruce shrubs inside. Rosetta Dimensional Steps were a great option to match the colour palette and desired function. 16x24 Lexington Tile step stones set into the 20mm Washed Rock tie it all together.

For more low maintenance hardscape ideas and quality outdoor living designs visit our website and contact us to help bring your vision to life. Thanks to and for the stone products and materials!

02/18/2025

No more mowing! This client wanted a low maintenance solution for their new build in Rockland Park. Using Techo-Bloc Blu60 Slate pavers we created plenty of space for movement, entertainment, and easy access to each part of the yard.

We started by removing the w**ds and topsoil, installed our base material, and laid the pavers in a randomized 3 piece pattern. The textured surface adds some grip in the winter and a unique aesthetic touch.

One apple tree and one boulder made this project as simple as it gets. Contact us for more information on paver selections and low maintenance design possibilities.