It’s summertime and we are sitting pondside: beautiful blooming plants, happy splashing fish, cocktails by the soothing sounds of trickling water. Yes, I can hear it all now, or rather, wait, what’s that sound? Actually, there is no sound! Oh no, time for a new pump! Okay, this is slightly dramatic, but some of […]
Your plants make your home a nicer place, so why not give them a comfy place to live too? Houseplants thrive in the perfect container, which is essential to their well-being. Your planter’s size and shape and the soil or potting mix you choose directly affect how much water it can soak up. A well-maintained […]
Hanging out with friends and family around the fire pit is one of the best ways to spend a summer night. It’s the perfect setting for making memories and sharing laughs! While a simple fire pit and some chairs will suffice, it’s nice to put some effort into your design to make it feel more […]
Gardens are naturally bursting with colour and plenty of visual interest, but if you want them to reflect your style and personality, it’s all about the accessories! There are many cute garden decorations and beautiful outdoor art you can incorporate into your landscape design. It brings that extra spark of inspiration and personal flair! Personalize […]
An empty yard is like a blank canvas—there’s so much potential to create something beautiful! It’s good to focus on your design layout, creating outdoor “rooms” and functional living spaces to make the most of your backyard. Designing rooms for the backyard involves many key interior design elements, but with a few creative twists and […]
Pumpkins and gourds are a hallmark of fall. It’s that time of year for hearty soup, sweaters and boots—and pumpkins on every doorstep. The classic Jack-o-lantern for Halloween is always fun to make, but there are also tons of other, slightly more grown-up ways you can use pumpkins in your fall porch decor. Paint Your […]
Adding lighting to your landscape is one of the fastest and highest-impact ways to raise the aesthetic appeal of your yard. Landscape lighting extends the amount of time you can enjoy your yard in a day, particularly when daylight hours run short. It sets a dreamy and romantic ambience. It also contributes to general neighbourhood […]
If you’ve been dutifully collecting your empty wine bottles but would rather get crafty than toss them in the recycling bin, here are a few ideas. From water-wicking planters to bird feeders to bespoke patio lighting, there are plenty of ways you can reuse wine bottles in your Powell River yard, garden—and home! Wine […]
Take full advantage of patio season 2021 in Powell River with these tips for taking care of, designing, and creating your perfect patio atmosphere. 1) Cleaning and Maintaining Your Deck A winter of rain and snow can leave your deck or patio looking a little sad and weathered in the spring. Cleaning up will help […]
Structure in design—whether graphic design, architectural design, interior design, or landscape design—makes a space more comfortable, attractive and helps define how we should use it. In landscape design, you can create structure by building things like pergolas, planting hedges or trees, adding arbours or trellises, and creating water features. Structure doesn’t have to mean highly-manicured […]
