A dry landscape garden, also referred to as a zen garden, is usually fairly small but can actually be any shape, size or dimension. They are usually meant to be seen while seated from a single viewpoint outside the garden such as a deck or a porch. Zen gardens are intended to imitate the intimate essence of nature and serve as an aid to meditation about the true meaning of life.
We designed the Zen drum garden in the image below as a peaceful retreat to practice the art of Zen drumming, a spiritual activity that helps you cultivate concentration and coordination for the mind and body. Zen gardens however, can be built to scale as a tranquil place of solitude in urban backyards to escape the noise and busy-ness of the big city.
These gardens are comprised of rock arrangements, trees, pond or water features, bushes, and the use of gravel or sand that is raked to give the impression of ripples in water in the landscaping.
Calgary Landscape Supplies can help you bring your own backyard oasis to life! Get in touch at 403-818-5857 for a free quote.
Working hard on your lawn but not getting the expected results can be so frustrating. The quickest way to a stunning “instant” lawn is to re-sod.
If you don’t have the inclination to lay it yourself, Calgary Landscapes can help. We have the experience and expertise to do the installation for you. Landscape supplies and materials will be dropped off and we’ll get to work!
Even with warmer temperatures during the summer months, sod can still be successfully laid. It’s important that the area to be sodded is prepared and of course it will require a little more watering. Calgary Landscape Supplies offers quality all-purpose sod that works well in most areas.
If you’re not 100% sure how much sod your project requires, please experiment with our material calculator or simply give us a shout. Sod is normally sold by the square foot. Tip: you may want to add a few additional feet just in case you have a few corners to cut.
Rainbow rock is a naturally colourful and very popular decorative rock choice. It contains a blend of green, blue and purple coloured rock with a smooth, round surface. Rainbow rock has pastel colours when dry and vivid colors when wet. It is a low-maintenance rock available in 20mm and 40mm commonly used around trees, along houses and in ponds.
Rock is normally sold by the cubic yard. If you need to calculate the amount of sod your project needs, please use our material calculator. All you have to do is enter in your width, length and depth in feet. https://www.calgarylandscapesupplies.ca/rock/
If you have any questions, or need help with your calculations, please feel free to contact Rick at Calgary Landscape Supplies at 403-818-5857. Our rock is available for delivery or pickup.
There’s still plenty of summer left if you’re considering a landscaping project. Decorative stone landscaping is an easy and affordable way to create beautiful and interesting features in your yard. Bed enclosures and walkway surrounds are only a couple of ways to use this versatile and hardy material.
Calgary Landscape Supplies has many types of stone and recycled materials that you can order online and are full of helpful design ideas. We can help you with:
Site Consultation
We’ll come to your home or property to discuss options for your project and give you a no-obligation quote.
Design
We can help you develop a working design for your project with helpful suggestions, product samples and how-to’s on getting started.
Construction
We have immediate access to the best materials and have successfully helped many homeowners complete their stone or rock projects.
Calgary Landscape Supplies is here to answer all your questions. Give us a call today at 403-818-5857. We look forward to working with you to bring your landscaping project to life!
Whether you’re renovating your existing yard or are starting from scratch with a new yard, landscape planning is all about dreaming.
It’s always worthwhile to think your landscape plan through and to take your time when making decisions. Landscaping a yard takes planning and establishing priorities such as family needs and accessibility, types of plants and climate, desired level of privacy, maintenance, and project installation.
If you’re ready to put your plan into action this summer, we’d be happy to offer advice about how to create a calm and beautiful outdoor space that you’ll love spending time in.
Need tips? Have questions? Give us a shout at 403-818-5857.
PLANNING TIP…
Large or small, have fun, be creative, and make your landscape project unique to your family needs!
Here at Calgary Landscape Supplies we supply recycled asphalt for all sorts of residential, commercial, and industrial paving projects. In the image below we’re revisiting a project we did last summer. Our client requested a parking lot reface using recycled asphalt 25mm and it really cleaned the yard up making it so much easier to get around.
If you need help calculating how much you’ll need for your recycled asphalt project, please use the material calculator to enter in your width, length and depth in feet or give Calgary Landscape Supplies a call at 403-818-5857. We’d be happy to help.
Landscaping soil, also known as topsoil or garden soil, is a natural soil perfect for gardening as it is rich in nutrients. It is found in the ground and can be mixed with other ingredients to promote healthy plant growth. There is a vast variety of landscaping soil available in the market and, contrary to popular belief, they do make a difference to the kind of garden you end up having.
Consider the types of plants you want to have in your garden as different plants thrive in different soils. It is important to learn which type of soil is the best for your specific gardening needs as each type of soil has its own advantages and disadvantages. If you choose your soil carefully, you will have a lush, productive garden.
Soil is normally sold by the cubic yard. If you need to calculate the amount of soil your project needs, please use the material calculator and enter in your width,length and depth in feet. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a shout at 403-818-5857. We’d be happy to be of help.
