LaFarge Quarry has built this fantastic break wall for the marina in Meldrum, Manitoulin Island. It is the tip of the island with a wonderful light house and the town is nestled by this Manitoulin island stone wall.
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3/4″ crushed stone for foundation landscaping- Victoria B.C.
Walking past this apartment building I noticed the effective application of 3/4″ crushed stone all around the foundation of the building. It looks clean. It drains water away from the building and provide a walkway for gardening.
B.C. Parliament Buildings
Construction of a new Parliament Building was authorized in 1893 when the province of British Columbia was eager to commemorate its growing economic, social and political status. The Parliament Buildings began operation officially in 1898. A statue of Queen Victoria stands on the front lawn … Read More →
Vancouver Garden Show 2012, Oriental Elements
Vertical wood details evoke the meditative sentiment of a Zen garden. A backyard sanctuary can be small but still cater to all the luxury you can think of. Beneath Your Feet Landscaping showcased a square-cut flagstone patio with bar top and sitting area, water feature with basalt … Read More →
Vancouver Garden Show- Hunter Landscape Design
Hunter Landscape Design showcased living walls with a subtle granite table water feature. Square cut flagstone is clean line and the beautiful nuances in colour can only be found in natural stones. Stones come with so many different characteristics we see here fountains in upright basalt … Read More →
Vancouver Garden Show 2012- Fire & Water
Water is the source. At our backyard, birds come to the feeder every morning to eat then they have a drink. In the afternoon to come to have a bath. Squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and other wild life depend on our little bubble rock for their … Read More →
Vancouver Garden Show 2012
Garden shows offer a synopsis of what the industry professionals think is relevant, important, new and exciting. Water features and fire places are often the focus point of the landscape displays. Bedford Landscaping used upright basalt columns as entrance markers, garden wall and also gurgle … Read More →
Squamish Adventure Centre, B.C.
The Squamish Adventure Centre is located in the heart of Sea to Sky country, 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 30 minutes from Whistler. With breathtaking views of the Stawamus Chief, this unique venue is the perfect place to work, meet or play.
Shannon Falls, Squamish B.C.
Shannon Falls is an impressive sight rising above Howe Sound, dropping from 335m (1105ft) above its base. As the 3rd tallest falls in BC, its incredibly easy access make Shannon Falls by far the most popular picnicking spot and visitor attraction in the Sea to … Read More →
Cotoneaster & stone walls, Craig Bay Estate,Parksville, B.C.
Cotoneaster & stone walls could be found everywhere on Vancouver Island, B.C. In Craig Bay Estate they are the structures that define over 40 properties. Each having the same elements but everything is unique.
Convergence Zone, Northwest Garden Show
This garden was designed by Environmental Construction, Inc and implemented by Jon Shepodd Landscaping. The 5 Elements: Plants- showcasing the beauty of plants in their barest form during the winter months through texture and foliage. Rain- demonstrating how proper storm water management can look good … Read More →
Basalt Columns- Coming soon to CLD
Shaped by the earth’s heaving crust, fiery volcanoes, and colliding terraces, the mountains of British Columbia offer unique basalt columns that offer a different dimension to landscaping. Much of our mountainous west coast is formed of granite, an igneous rock. Here, molten magma crystallized far … Read More →