Landscaping

No home or property is complete without the correct landscaping. Having a well designed landscape consisting of the right mix of hardscape, soft scape, and other landscape related items can make all the difference on a property’s function, aesthetic, and overall appeal. A beautiful looking home can loose value if its landscaping is not up to a certain standard. Landscaping’s lifestyle elements can also add comfort and utility to your outdoor spaces.

Creating the perfect outdoor space requires planning and design. In order to make the right design decisions, it is imperative that you consider the existing terrain shape and elevation. Having the right grading is extremely important. In many cases it is also important to consider the existing features that will not be changed such as old growth trees. Below is a list of landscaping items that can be considered and incorporated.

Hardscape:

-Precast concrete interlocking paving stones for patios, walkways, driveways, and steps
-Precast concrete retaining walls systems
-Natural stone for patios, walkways, driveways, and steps
-Natural stone retaining walls
-Natural decorative stones such as river rocks or fieldstones
-Decking and fences (wood vs. composite/PVC)
-Railings (wood vs. aluminum vs. glass)
-Awnings and roll away screens

Softscape:

-Grass vs. Artificial turf
-Trees
-Plants
-Flowers
-Mulch
-Ponds or other bodies of water

Other items:

-Lighting
-Gazebo
-Pergola
-Shed
-Swimming pool
-Hot tub
-Sauna
-Pool house
-Outdoor shower
-Sound systems
-Sport courts
-Water features
-Fire features
-Outdoor kitchens
-Snowmelt systems

At Grand Building, we understand that landscaping is both science and art, and requires good observation and design skills. A good landscaper understands the elements of nature and construction and blends them accordingly. Our professionals our here to assist you with ensuring the correct scope of work is selected, design is created, colours and styles are chosen, and that your overall needs are met from planning to execution. Let us, at Grand Building, help you with your next landscaping project.