Watershed Land Design

We Love Mini-Load Disposal Service

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:18:41 +0000

We’ve used some good disposal companies over the years – WasteAway and MiniBins, to name two – but I’d like to say that Mini-Load is first-rate. They are very quick to pick up and deliver, which is the main thing you want in a bin company. Give them a call: 604.431.7701.

Surprising sunflowers

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:54:55 +0000

Last year I had planted a handful of sunflower seeds in the neighbouring traffic circle. This year I didn’t do as much with the circle, and there was a corresponding lack of sunflower seeds planted. But I was surprised yesterday to remove a few spent Rose Campion plants and find two marvelous dark red sunflowers just beginning to bloom! A late-summer treat, unexpected but certainly welcomed…

Why improve your landscape?

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:51:40 +0000

A variety of studies show that landscaping can increase commercial and residential property up to as much as 20%

Beyond resale values, here are some of the other values of landscaping

Lowers surrounding noise levels
Brings beauty close to home
Blocks unpleasant views
Reduces crime
Lowers heating and cooling costs, and their corresponding impact on the environment
Improves the appearance of your home

Why not use metal?

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:37:18 +0000

I’ve fallen in love with metal! We’ve used it recently, in combination with cedar, on two screen-and-arbor projects: copper, fabricated to wrap around a post or beam. It looks great. I’ll dig out the pictures for you soon. MD

Summer Green Thoughts

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:58:02 +0000

I help take care of a traffic circle near where I live. It looks pretty exhausted right now. That’s partly because of the lack of rain, but also because most of the plants arrived via nature and it seems that nature likes spring flowers! So much of it is spent. Some work to do, to be sure. WLD

Retaining Wall Idea

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:42:13 +0000

There are several different types of garden walls, in many shapes and sizes. Retaining walls are popular landscape design ideas that add both beauty and value to your property. This type of garden wall is often used to alter the appearance of hills and grades or may be built near the edge of the yard for extreme curb appeal.

Before adding any type of garden wall to your landscape design, consider the building materials, drainage, and the size and purpose of the wall.

Building these kinds of walls should left to the experts. We would be happy to provide you with recommendations of landscape architects, contractors and garden designers who can assist you in garden wall design and construction, as well as guidelines for planning a solid and beautiful retaining wall.

Designing and building a proper retaining wall is no easy task and requires the help of an experienced landscape architect and contractor. Fill out our contact form to schedule a complementary consultation with one of our landscape professionals.

A New Facelift

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:43:48 +0000

We’ve done some new construction of our own around here, but this time it’s some spring cleaning for our new website. We hope you enjoy Watershed Land Design’s new web look, and don’t forget to tell your friends about us!

Coming soon we’ll be sharing tips and news on how to make the most of your outdoor space. So come back soon!

Hardscape

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:08:59 +0000

Hardscape, or “hardscaping” consists of the inanimate elements of landscaping, especially any masonry work or woodwork. For instance, stone walls, concrete or brick patios, tile paths, wooden decks and wooden arbors would all be considered part of the hardscape. But by extension, anything used in landscaping that is not part of the softscape can be considered a hardscape element, including home accents such as water fountains and, yes, even pink flamingos!

Softscape

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:03:11 +0000

Softscape comprises the animate, horticultural elements of landscape design, i.e., plants. Softscape elements are complemented by hardscape design elements, such as stone walls, tile pations and brick walkways.

Ideascapes

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:11:44 +0000

This gallery is a collection of landscape design ideas to inspire you. Images may be a mix of our projects, supplier and home & garden expert photos.

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