Author Archives: Creative Edge

Landscape fabric Nanaimo, BC – Tarpline | Vevor | Dewitt

Landscape fabric Nanaimo, BC How to use landscape fabric The essential guide to landscape fabric in a low maintenance yards and what will give you the best results in Nanaimo, BC.Many people claim that landscape fabric is the answer to your prayers. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Whilst initially this is the case, in […]

Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting – Nanaimo Landscapers

Enhance your Nanaimo home with low voltage landscape lighting Our Landscape Lighting Design Process in Nanaimo Initial Meeting When we initially meet you we will walk around your landscape and ask questions, present ideas for you to think about. This is the only for us to know exactly what you require and why you want […]

Tiered garden planter ideas for your property

Tiered garden planter ideas for around your home or property Tiered garden bed concepts for around your home We’ve worked on many properties over the years, and many of them have involved slopes and grade issues. To make those gardens into friendly, useable areas, we have turned them into tiered gardens. TAGS: Garden Planter Raised […]

Allan Block retaining walls Nanaimo

How to build Allan Block retaining walls in Nanaimo Allan Block Products: AB Europa Collection, AB Aztec Collection and AB Courtyard Collection Building Allan Block retaining walls Steps and ideas for retaining walls with Allan block in Nanaimo, BC What affects your retaining wall design? Learn what you need to do to before you build […]

Beautiful Canadian landscapes

Building beautiful Canadian landscapes in Nanaimo BC. Pictures of beautiful canadian landscapes created for our clients. See the results in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Our Commitment To You Those of you who know Creative By Design Landscaping, have experienced our fanatical focus on service. We consider it a privilege to get to know each client, […]

Mulch or decorative rock – Garden Beds Nanaimo

Using Landscape Mulch or Decorative rock in Nanaimo, BC Do I want Mulch or Decorative rock on my planting beds? Read about the great benefits to different landscape mulch types when it comes to finishing your planting beds in Nanaimo, BC – Bare soil, Bark Mulch. Decorative rock. Mulch or Bare soil: Soil without any […]

Common landscaping mistakes

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Common landscaping mistakes. Here’s a quick top 10 list of landscaping mistakes to look out for, to help you make things last longer, to saving you money. OTHER ARTICLES Modern Backyard landscaping ideas Landscape fabric  Pavers or Concrete – Hardscaping Products Tiered garden planter ideas Prepare your garden for spring Homes and gardens – Nanaimo, […]

Cleaning your pond in the spring

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How to clean your pond in the spring Spring is the best time to perform a pond clean-out, before your pond completely awakens from its winter hibernation. Spring is simply the most exciting time of year. Birds return from their southern migration, furry critters waken from their winter slumber, trees are budding, and your pond […]

New battery-powered tools from DeWalt

Dewalt offers New battery-powered tools. Tools that make those tough jobs easier Press release from DeWalt about new battery-powered tools including a chainsaw, pruners, rear wheel drive mower and electric pressure washer. LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 20, 2021 – DEWALT will preview a range of new outdoor power tools at the 2021 Green Industry and Equipment […]

How to care for perennials and annuals

Planting perennials and annuals Perennials and Annuals can add colour and variety to the landscape. Here’s some useful tips on how to care for them. Whats the difference between annuals and perennials What are Annuals Annuals flowers are plants that are started from seed, obtain their maximum height, flower, produce seed, and then die all […]

How to care for Roses

How to care for roses Roses have many benefits that make them great addition to the landscape.  They are beautiful, provide shelter, screen undesirable views, help blanket noise, enhance privacy, reduce air pollution and add property value. These benefits make roses a valuable investment, especially with careful selection, planting and long-term care. Our friendly, knowledgeable […]

Irrigation System Installations and sprinkler repair – Nanaimo, BC

Providing irrigation system installations, and underground sprinkler repair services. One of Nanaimo leading irrigation companies. Irrigation Sprinklers Nanaimo Get the best in ground irrigation sprinklers system in Nanaimo, BC We are the leading irrigation sprinkler system install company in Nanaimo, on Vancouver island.. Carefully watering is one of the most important things when it comes […]

Evergreens for around your home

Evergreens for around your home How to Care for Evergreens around your home Evergreens are highly valued plants in the landscape because of their year round colour and interest they provide.  There are different types of evergreens as follows: Evergreens are beautiful plants that provide shelter, screen undesirable views, help blanket noise, enhance privacy, reduce […]