Study Up Before Summer - How to Lay Slabs
Feeling cold weather slowly give way to spring feels like a triumph every year, especially after these long Ontario winters. Unfortunately, all that melting snow can reveal cracked concrete and other outdated landscaping elements that will need to be taken care of when summer hits.
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Composting in the Winter - Can it be Done?
The ambient heat of spring and summer are ideal for composting, but that does not rule out winter composting. Do you really want to give up a quarter of the year as unproductive time? That is three long months of adding organic waste to the trash stream instead of the compost pile.
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How to Build Steps with Stone
Natural stone is a versatile material that can help to create an elegant entranceway. From natural and informal steps throughout your landscape to formal entryways, our experts at Legends Landscape Supply have seen it all. Though natural stone may seem like a challenging material to work with, it’s actually no more difficult than any other product. Not to mention that building your own stone steps can be a rewarding and fun project for creative do-it-yourselfers.
In this article, we walk you through the process of building your own steps with stone.
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Tips for Installing Patio Pavers
Building your own outdoor patio is one of the most rewarding do-it-yourself projects for homeowners that enjoy backyard landscaping. While there is some real work involved, building a patio is not too difficult if you have a little bit of know-how. Here are few important guidelines to prepare for and install your patio pavers.
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Pond Landscaping Done Right
Designing and building your own pond or water feature will be more fun and fulfilling than any other landscaping project in your yard. We all enjoy being around water, even something relatively small like a backyard pond. As a living ecosystem it will be constantly changing; a dynamic landscape feature that provides soothing sounds and views into a mysterious world.
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What Does It Mean to Be ICPI Certified?
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, headquartered in Canada in Uxbridge, ON, represents more than 900 interlocking pavement designers, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers throughout North America.
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Solutions for Your Wet Yard
There's nothing like some melting snow and seasonal rains to point out drainage problems on your property. From muddy puddles in your yard that can kill your vegetation to standing water that makes hardscaping like paths and patios unusable, rainwater and snowmelt can cause significant problems. Over time, water can even seep into cracks in your home or building foundation or make retaining walls and other hardscaping elements unstable.
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4 Cool Outdoor Fire Pit Designs for Your Yard
Fire pits have become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more homeowners look for ways to make their outdoor areas more inviting and relaxing. A well-designed fire pit can provide a great place for gathering with family and entertaining friends. When it comes to designing a fire pit for your home, there are lots of options available.
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Bulk Road Salt Burlington: Comparing Rock Salt and Liquid Deicers
The use of salt or liquid deicers in Burlington & the surrounding areas is a virtual necessity in order to keep paved surfaces safe for walking and driving. There are two options to choose from when it comes to ice melting products- rock salt, or a liquid de-icing solution.
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Are Salt and Deicers Harmful? Balancing Effectiveness and Environmental Impact
Here in Canada, rock salt and deicers are necessities of life. To live without them, you either have to stay inside for the winter or do a lot of snow shoveling and blowing while hoping for warm, sunny days to melt the remaining ice.
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