Preikestolen also known by the English translations of Preacher’s Pulpit or Pulpit Rock, is a massive cliff 1982 feet above Lysefjorden, opposite the Kjerag plateau in Forsand, Ryfylke, Norway. The top of the cliff is approximately 82′x82′ square and almost flat. A trip to Preikestolen from … Read More →
Category Archives: Designers
Floating Teardrop Sculpture by Sam Bauman
Sam Bauman, partner at Earthscape, was awarded the Canadian Dryscaping Award Prize this year for Best Dry Stone Sculpture for his “Floating Teardrop”. Relaxed backyard with dry stacked knee walls, stunning jumbo flagstone patio, complete with day bed and screen. What is even more extraordinary? … Read More →
Canada Blooms 2011
Canada Blooms is celebrating its 15 great years March 15-20 at the Direct Energy Centre. Six acres of display gardens in full bloom, including the “JUNO Rocks” Gardens honouring the 40th Anniversary of the JUNO Awards, designed by the best of the best with their … Read More →
Creative Site Development 2008
In the fall of 2008 we invited Earthscape to do a concept drawing for our front yard. Mark Schwarz and Monty are Dwell Magazine enthusiasts and often talk about a modern rectilinear look to bridge our homestead entrance with a more professional and sophisticated look.
Creative Front Yard in 2009
Creative front yard as it was finished in 2009 thanks to our network of talents: Earthscape, Don Prosser, Planit Earth Landscaping,Southern Stone,Orchid Gardenscapes and Project X.
Creative Site Development 2009
Into our third season Creative finally made available the budget to reface our front yard. Landscape designer, Don Prosser, turned Earthscape‘s concept into a construction drawing and also oversaw the whole project. Wood working and cement work was done by Heinz, Project X and Dan, Southern … Read More →
Seamless Integration from Interior to Exterior
Craig Robbins and Mike Oldreive, partners at Planit Earth Landscaping, Guelph, are the fortunate few who knew early on what they are good at and 20 years later still love what they do. Craig designed the fireplace with natural veneer stone and picked out all the … Read More →
Roof Top Garden by Earthscape
The spacious balcony is exposed on three sides and the pergola frames the living room and the tight spacing between the strips on the roof panel provides shade and privacy. Deck panels incorporate built-in planters complete with automatic irrigation system. A stone bridge crosses the “river” … Read More →
Stewardship- Gravity Works
Joe Boterman has been in the landscape industry since 1987. Joe and his like-minded colleague Laura Blott work like the Egyptians. The most powerful tool they use is their technique that allows them to leverage simple hand tools and maneuver heavy stones and big trees. Masonry work … Read More →
The Magic of Collaboration
Multiple Disciplines | Singular Passion Designed by Landscape Architect Paul Brydges Structure by Menno S. Martin Pool by Precision Pools Landscaping by Premier Landscapes
Ikon Landscaping
From design concept to masonry work,wood working, hardscaping and softscaping Ikon Landscaping can do it all together or in stages.