Edmonton Landscaping Blog

Expert Advice to Help Edmonton Homeowners Create and Maintain Thriving Outdoor Spaces

Hello, Edmonton! Here are some tips, advice and examples from AltaCan Landscaping to help transform any regular backyard into a beautiful outdoor space! Do you have questions? We can help answer them! Contact us about your Edmonton landscaping project today!

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Common Edmonton Landscape Design Mistakes

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Water Feature Mishaps Nothing is more frustrating than a wonderful water feature with an undersized pump – all beauty, no bubbles, in a manner of speaking. This is true for pools, spas, ponds with waterfalls and irrigation systems because quality pumps can be costly. You might be tempted to sacrifice a little power to meet ... Read more

Edmonton Landscaping Tips

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Studying the climate patterns in Edmonton and area is vital because that changes more than a few things in your design elements – the wind and the sun are a big part of your Edmonton landscape space. When designing an outdoor space, such as a patio, it’s important to take sun and wind patterns into ... Read more

Best Edmonton Landscaping Tips

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Landscaping design for your Edmonton home doesn’t have to be difficult; it can be simple but sophisticated enough to have that wow factor you’re looking for. Feelings of excitement as well as dread can be brought up when you think about landscaping your home – the possibilities are endless and depending on your particular set ... Read more

Edmonton Landscaping Makeover

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Major Renovations Can Take Time! When you watch a home makeover show, it seems so easy and the job gets done so quickly – don’t be fooled! They can accomplish a major renovation in just a few days because those are professionals you’re watching and they have a crew of dozens as well as the ... Read more

Principles for Edmonton Landscaping

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Using Size, Shape and Colour When you’re just starting out with your landscape design, one of the most challenging principles in landscape design is scale and pacing – understanding the application of size, shape and colour. You need to understand how to make the most of certain elements and to create a sense of cohesion ... Read more

Smart Edmonton Irrigation

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Using Irrigation in Edmonton’s Climate When you say the term ‘smart irrigation, it’s exactly what it sounds like, taking advantage of planning and technology to conserve this valuable natural resource. Don’t make the mistake of accepting a hundred percent irrigation coverage because it’s easy to accomplish at the expense of efficiency. A well-planned irrigation design ... Read more