General tips for landscaping in Victoria BC. Good for those who wish to learn about the subject or are DIYers.
You are a homeowner or a contractor and you want to make your dream project a reality. You have enough expertise to know what materials you need and what tools big and small, you will need to utilize to make it happen. However, the cost is too high and you feel perhaps that you are …
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Mortar is a really neat set of materials that is commonly used in landscaping here in Victoria. With many people preferring masonry structures both inside and outside of their residences, different types of mortar are used. This guide is intended to offer a quick explanation to a few of the commonly used types of mortars, …
Recently the Municipality of Langford has been increasingly installing Artificial Turf on its properties. Not only do they look great but they save them money with cutting and watering. Increasingly, this is becoming a popular landscape addition in Victoria as well. Advantages The advantages are truly many. No longer will you have to worry about …
Landscaping can be quite a task with all the preparations, designing, and labor that’s involved in its process. But those are all part of its charm—the fun of having to work hard to see the beautiful craft that blossoms out of it. When you think of gardens, you may imagine yourself building an area where …
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Here in Victoria, I’ve often been asked, how are estimates done? Both homeowners and trades people alike often ask this question. What is precisely involved in doing an estimate? Is it an art? Is it a science? How does one arrive at a magical number? All we know is some person shows up often with …
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A well-kept garden is a crucial element to a beautiful property. Investing in landscape design will transform your outdoor area into your own private Eden, where you can relax and unwind in the comfort of your home. However, if you think your backyard could benefit from an updated look, you’ll want to look at the …
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Have you owned a property for a few years now, and you’re wondering how you can kick it up a notch? There are actually many ways you can boost your home’s value; it can be anything from a kitchen renovation to an additional room in the house. Nevertheless, one of the most effective ways to …
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If the existing base, aka the ground that’s there, has 2-3 inches of soil, you can go right ahead and compact it. A hand tamper will suffice. If it’s too rocky, you will want to ship in some fill soil. What is fill soil? Fill soil is basically dirt that one would expect to dig …