How Polymeric Sand Helps Keep Interlocking Stone Weed-Free Using polymeric sand can help keep your driveway and patio weed-free. When the gaps between interlocking stones are topped up with polymeric sand, there’s no room for dirt to get in between the stones. This keeps weeds from growing up. However, polymeric sand does not hold the stones together as many people think. Polymeric sand is a filler that’s used to fill the gaps between the stones. This filling keeps dirt from entering and thereby controlling the growth of weed. What is Polymeric Sand? Polymeric sand is vastly different fro ..read more

Looking for fast swimming pool construction in Toronto? Look no further than fibebreglass pool installation from GTA Landscaping. We understand that you want to make the most of the summer months and can’t wait to cool off in a beautiful pool in your backyard. We can install your new swimming pool within a week. You heard that right! While concrete pools take 3 to 4 months and vinyl liner pools 4 to 6 weeks to build, fiberglass pools can be installed within a week. Fiberglass pools are pre-made, which means you simply have to choose your design from the available options and we will have ..read more

More Canadians are building swimming pools in their backyard than ever before. The swimming pool industry has seen a continued rise in swimming pool construction since 2017. The pandemic has sped up the pace even further. The pandemic-driven restrictions combined with the rising temperatures have increased the demand for swimming pools in homes. According to Statistics Canada, a total of 18,820 pool permits were issued in 2020. By end of 2021, another 19,306 pool permits had been issued. What’s more, fiberglass pools have become all the rage in the past couple of years, and for good reaso ..read more

We will be doing another project for the Marilyn Denis show in downtown Toronto this coming week. Will be filming another episode of the back yard makeover. Should be lots of fun! Stay tuned!   If you have missed the last episode make sure you see it in our videos section or on the Marilyn Denis website. The post New back yard makeover on Marilyn Denis show coming! appeared first on GTA Landscaping ..read more

Commercial Landscape Maintenance in Toronto - Importance of Keeping Your Property in Top Shape Several things go together to help make a condo beautiful. From the architecture and elevation to interior design and features, every little detail goes a long way in creating an inviting ambiance. An inviting outdoor area is one such important detail that can not only attract prospective homeowners but also contribute to the quality of life of your current residents. However, landscaping isn’t a one-time investment. It calls for long-term care and regular maintenance to ensure your condo or townh ..read more

How Polymeric Sand Helps Keep Interlocking Stone Weed-Free Using polymeric sand can help keep your driveway and patio weed-free. When the gaps between interlocking stones are topped up with polymeric sand, there’s no room for dirt to get in between the stones. This keeps weeds from growing up. However, polymeric sand does not hold the stones together as many people think. Polymeric sand is a filler that’s used to fill the gaps between the stones. This filling keeps dirt from entering and thereby controlling the growth of weed. What is Polymeric Sand? Polymeric sand is vastly different fro ..read more

Throughout Toronto and surrounding area a problem that has faced homeowners and business owners alike is the amount of landscaping space that one gets to work with when they purchase a property.  In retrospect, today we will be discussing minimalist landscaping design. Why? Because what better way to accommodate the small lots provided than with a garden or landscape that fits the size of your home or small business, without compromising quality.  That being said, even if your lot size is larger than the average, the modern look of minimalist designs can be applied to any size ..read more

Before we get started on the importance of permeable interlock pavers lets get a couple definitions out of the way. First off, storm water runoff is the result of impervious pavers and is classified as melt and rain water that fails to seep into the ground, instead running across the surface, leading to pooling, flooding, and potentially erosion.  The reason storm water run-off is such an obstacle for homeowners and business owners in Toronto, is due to the fact that the Greater Toronto Area is primarily constructed of hard materials, so pooling and flooding as well as erosion ..read more

Northern climates such as Canadian or climates with temperatures dropping below freezing marks, require more attention when working with concrete. Whether pouring concrete, laying blocks & stones or working with cement in temperatures below 4oC, certain procedures must be followed to ensure concrete cures right.   Curing plays one of the most critical roles in developing the strength and the durability of the concrete structure. The process starts taking place immediately after the concrete is poured and the finishing process is complete. The process of curing requires maintaining t ..read more

Many gardeners and landscapers prefer using annual flowers because of the large variety of colours, shapes and no requirement of planting or gardening experience. When it comes to annual flowers, it is easy to create diversity of colours in any flowerbed. It is easy to buy annuals at any garden supply or grow seedlings yourself. However, to design a unique garden some basic skills would be required.   Influence of colours on humans Different colours have different effect on well-being and perception, that is why their combination and intensity play a significant role creation of the ..read more