Gardening newbie here. Are there any nice looking plants with nice colours that don't have flowers that attract bees and wasps? We have some potted and planted flowers and bushes at the front around the front landing steps and porch, and my daughter has been stung on 2 occasions just walking to/from...
Jul 25th, 2022 1:20 pm
Like the title says, I'm looking for some landscapping ideas (trees, shrubs, hedges) with a focus om creating some privacy. I've inluded two pics, one my back neighbour and one of my shared fence where my above ground pool is located. We did have some Serbian Spruce trees (10 feet tall/6 in total) d...
Jul 12th, 2022 12:53 am
Landscaping company fertilized the front and back yard Friday morning during a rain fall and just did it again. Should burning the grass be a concern?In some spots the lawn had already started to turn yellow/blonde. This sometimes happens in August during a dry spell.Thoughts?
May 30th, 2022 10:04 am
... # 83281 Store SKU # 1000762249 Spread out and level the ground when preparing your gardens, flower beds and other such tasks with the help of the landscaping level rake. This tool is equipped with an extra-wide 36" (91.4 cm) aluminum head for optimal robustness and performance. This industrial-grade ...
May 10th, 2022 3:31 pm
My wife and I want to start our landscaping project which includes interlocking for a walkway at the front and a driveway picture frame, and a raised deck in the backyard. We moved into our new home in October 2021 and they graded the property ...
Apr 14th, 2022 7:02 pm
... do notice some mould at the top of the wall where it meets the ceiling and it's directly under our front porch. IMG_2031.jpeg We are doing a large landscaping project starting in April and I'm wondering what the best way to tackle the issue with the cold storage room. Would the correct steps be ...
Mar 15th, 2022 3:37 pm
We had some landscaping work done and completed last year by a terrible guy that has now caused a lot of drainage issues. I know, we should have done more background checks etc. He clearly did not take the correct steps in ensuring ...
Dec 26th, 2021 4:36 pm
It just seems everyone is charging absolutely crazy high prices for the most simple thing. 1. I want to build a walkway to my front door (I have precise steps the builder put in). $11k 2. My neighbour put up a vinyl fence which cost $15k 3. I got an estimate for a medium sized deck, enough to put an...
May 17th, 2021 7:40 pm
... Where can we find these things ? I have a small stretch that separate my lot from the neighbor's lot at the front side of the property They have a landscaping company that takes care of their grass and I can see the difference. Since they do not want my patch to contaminate their patch they apply ...
Apr 28th, 2021 11:46 am
I will do some further research on HomeStars, but looking for some recommendations on landscaping companies to remove some gravel (used to be a driveway extension), add soil and sod. I don't have exact measurements. I'm not sure if it's better to do this now or in ...
Mar 29th, 2021 10:42 am
Hi redflagers,In order to suppress weeds, I was planning to use small river stones instead of mulch in my front yard. I believe mulch is accounted soft landscaping. But is river stone accounted soft landscaping? I am living in North York, ON.
Oct 19th, 2020 8:01 am
For those of you who have done landscaping work, how detailed are the contracts? does it state the base depth and material used to make base? does it detail the design or style? for example how the shape of the steps are done? just making ...
Sep 30th, 2020 12:12 pm
Hi everyone, Looking for guidance/recommendations on a reliable landscaping company who can help with grass top-dressing, new turf, grass maintenance/flower bed maintenance (edging, weed control) for a reasonable price? Have had problems with my latest contractor ...
Aug 4th, 2020 12:28 pm
Hello Fellow Rfd'rs We recently purchased a semi in Toronto with a backyard that wasn't well maintained by the previous owners and ourselves as we were away for some time while the home was being reno'd. This is what we're left with, our backyard is full of weeds, some 4 ft high. I've working my way...
Jul 23rd, 2020 4:14 pm
Hi, We are getting the front landscaping redone at our house. I would like to add an irrigation system to water the grass and plantations. Before the work starts I'd like to plan the system out so I can add the pipes with the contractor ...
Jul 15th, 2020 10:24 pm
Currently have plans to landscape our backyard and wanted to put up a playset like this. This is the cheapest I could find right now. Any other recommendations out there? https://www.wayfair.ca/Backyard-Discovery--Buckley-Hill-All-Cedar-Swing-Set-2001046-L888-K~VPE10051.html?refid=GX165412674880-VPE...
Jun 8th, 2020 10:38 pm
... of capital costs vs expenses: Capital costs have long term value and expenses are costs of maintaining that value. I think that the initial landscaping (leveling, dirt, grass, retaining walls, fence, patio, etc) meet the long term value definition better than the expense. But I keep reading ...
May 9th, 2020 12:02 pm
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Apr 26th, 2020 3:06 pm
Hello, I am thinking to put landscaping rocks on top of front yard. I have been watching some YouTube videos. I am looking for ideas to pin landscaping fabric on the left side (where there is no brick). As you can see there are weeds there. ...
Apr 24th, 2020 11:20 pm
Anyone have a good recommendation for me? i dont need to much help but some for chopping down some shrubs and knowing what to cut off to make it look better. Right now its just quite over grown in some areas but with some TLC will be great.
Jul 2nd, 2019 10:34 am