Projects
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Organic and Inorganic Tick Control for Properties
Ticks and the Lyme disease that can come along with them have become a real concern in Nova Scotia particularly on the South Shore. The reality of the trends we see reported is that certain homeowners now own properties with substantial and established tick populations. Not only can this have a real gross-out factor it…
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Dealing with Overgrown Gardens
For so many reasons gardens get neglected and get overgrown. Sometimes people get busy, can’t keep up with them, or inherit gardens without a love of actual gardening. All hope is not lost. Almost any garden can be brought back to life with the right care and attention. One of our biggest categories of work…
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Redesign to Reality
Sometimes you have a space that despite your best-laid plans, just doesn’t work for you. It could be you end up using the space differently than you had envisioned or that the idea and the execution just don’t line up. In this cassette materials used would have been perfect for the climate of 10 years…
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Finally! A Great Filler for Flagstone: All Weather Joint Compounds
When it comes to walkways and patios a homeowner has always had three great options. Those are concrete pavers, poured concrete and natural stone like flagstone. While each gives a very different look natural flagstone looks great in more rural settings, particularly on the water. What is flagstone? Flagstone in general, is sedimentary rock split…
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Purpose Built Garden Fixtures
We all appreciate the convenience and affordability of ordering things for our homes and gardens online and having them appear just a few days later. However, some fixtures around your home aren’t good candidates for the convenient pre-made options available. Depending on the location and climate of your home ready-made options can be temporary at…
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Dealing with Tide Wash and Coastal Erosion on your Property
Owning an oceanfront or in some cases lakefront home can be a little slice of paradise but it’s not without the odd headache. Here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia we are seeing tides and sea levels rising, higher surges and more coastal damage every year. Coastal erosion is a constant and slow process…
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Trees on the Property Line are a Bad Idea: Plant a Hedge Instead
I’ve been saying for years that trees on the property line are one of the worst ideas out there and Fiona helped make that point for me this year. While I don’t fall trees like these I know a guy who does very well. Plus I earned my gold star in dragging and hauling brush…
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Pond-Be-Gone
Sometimes we inherit a ‘feature’ that just isn’t a feature for us. Such was the case with this pond. If you want a pond it can be a beautiful and interesting feature of your property. If you don’t it can quickly turn into an eyesore but also a health and safety concern. In my experience…
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When to pull out all the stops : A garden out of control
Some of the properties I work on are so big, beautiful and planted out so much that any single human employed or not is going to need some help! Every landscaper and every gardener will have different philosophies when it comes to the spaces they take care of. For me I will never suggest a…
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Gardens in commercial spaces
You might think that landscaping in commercial areas isn’t that important. If you have some plants already they might be overlooked. Think of the public spaces that we think of as luxurious like upscale hotels or restaurants they often incorporate florals and greenery into their establishments. No matter where you’re located adding some flowers, shrubs…
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