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SPECIAL FEATURES

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WATER FEATURES

SEE SOME OF OUR POND-LESS WATER FEATURES & POND SYSTEMS

Aspen Estates
Unique Focal Point of the Street
Backyard Pond-less Water Feature
Waterfall at High Flow
Waterlily
Rocky Mountain Quartz Water Feature & Patio
Aquatic Plants Thriving
Early in the Season
Aquatic Plants
Peonies in Bloom
Pond Overview
Snowtember
Bog Plantings
Waterlily
Upper Pond
Recirculation Fountain
Snowtember
Water Garden 1 year later
The Freestanding Waterfalls
Pond-less Water Feature View to the South
A Custom Pond Network
Waterfall & Upper Pond
Waterfall
Natural Rock Patio
The Pond Network
Lower Pond
Hardy Waterlily Flower
Upper Rundle Rock Waterfall
A Complex Build
Cedar Bridge
Hardy Waterlily
Upper Waterfall & Pond-less Feature
Multiple Waterfalls
Hand Built Water Feature
Multiple Waterfalls
Pond Renovation Completed
A Tropical Water Lily
Filling the Pond-less Water Feature
Adjusting the Flow
New Focal Point of the Backyard Patio Area
Unique Water Feature
Small Pond
Aquatic Plants
A Rundle Rock Water Feature
A Large Bog in Early Spring
Phase 1 Water Feature
The Upper Stream Course
Customized Water Feature
Enjoyed from 2 patios & Upper Deck
Tropical Lily Flower

NATURAL ROCK RETAINING WALLS

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PATIOS & WALKWAYS

VIEW BOTH OUR INTERLOCKING & NATURAL ROCK PATIOS/WALKWAYS

A natural stone patio using large slabs
The natural gas customized fire feature ringed with natural stone used for the patio
Healing Gardens feature patio using long planks of concrete replicating wood. Used for contrast with
Gentle Dental project. Setting the polymeric sand in the joints during the hardscaping construction
Newly paved parking lot connects the large patio which will feature large rectangle planters.
Custom walkway connects the service/staff access to the building & the parking lot
The main new sidewalk connecting the office building to the street.
Aspen Estates natural rock patio
This pond side patio was constructed using Wolf Creek Flagstone
Aspen Estates: 3 patios connected with natural rundle rock steps. Patios built using 1' square paver
A view of all 3 patios nearing the end of construction
The homeowners have options if they want to sit outside in the sun/shade.
A view from the upper patio on the South side of the backyard.
The large lower patio was custom cut to match the natural rock retaining wall
A Rocky Mountain Quartz natural stone patio built more than 20 years ago in Sienna Heights
A natural slate patio using 2" rundle rock from the Canmore area
The fire pit was created from the rundle rock too.
An elaborate project built in 2000 using rundle rock flagstone for multiple patios & walkways. Retai
A Rocky Mountain Quartz patio, steps and pond surround.
November 2021 patio with custom privacy screening
Using 2' square slabs for an emergency door access pathway
Mega Libre slab patio in rustic blend close to the end of construction on the project in Killarney
Mega Libre slabs used in this front yard patio

COBBLE PATIOS & WALKWAYS

VIEW SOME OF OUR EARLY CUSTOM PATIOS BUILT WITH COBBLE PAVERS BEFORE THE INDUSTRY EXPANDED THEIR PRODUCT LINES CONSIDERABLY

A large cobble patio built in the front yard facing South
Custom tumbled cobble patio incorporates privacy screening around a new hot tub
Hot tub patio
During construction laying out the area under the upper deck
Pathway to the side shed
Cobble patio built to maximum size native trees would allow next to the pond network.
Fire pit patio with seating wall
Including 2 1/2 circles in this patio adds to the design. Furniture positioned within the circles ma
Entry pathway into the backyard
Built over top of an existing concrete slab.
Fall 2001 project included offset square patios, full width sidewalks to side access and a bench sea
View towards the shed site in the corner
Large cobble circle patio built to house a portable fire pit
Hardscaping construction photo of a 3 patio network connected by a sloped sidewalk
A view from the upper hot tub patio before the screening goes in.
Using cobble pavers with a red blend matched the houses brickwork perfectly in this 2000 project.
Newly created circular patio allowing clients to extend the entertainment area in their yard
Placed in the sunniest portion of this heavily treed yard. This patio is enjoyed year round with a p
Customized cobble patio under the upper deck
A large portion of this backyard was converted to cobble pavers complimented by the raised garden pl
More of the back/side yard patio network.
Sidewalk to the detached garage & back lane gate.
More than 1000 sq' of cobble pavers went into this residence. Side yard pathway to the front yard.
Entering the backyard past the Zen Garden nearing completion.
The large backyard patio area includes a pathway to the back lane.
A circle placed within a rectangle allowing for large patio pots to be placed in the corners on the
Mini bench seating area the client uses with a morning coffee.
Cranston cobble fire feature patio
Tuscany patio required Pisa 2 wall units to level the side sloping backyard.
Adding a step to the builders deck access stairs built 1 short.
Pisa 2 stairs offer a side access to the front yard.
Under construction this large fire pit has a customized 42" hinged grill.
Kincora patio using Pisa 2 wall units & cobble pavers.

GARDEN STRUCTURES

A COLLECTION OF PERGOLAS, ARBORS, PRIVACY SCREENING, RAISED GARDENS, SHEDS, STORAGE SOLUTIONS, BRIDGES AND MORE

Cedar Pergola centered in the Healing Garden
Cedar security screening encloses the courtyard
Oct 2021 Custom cedar & Corten steel privacy screening
A one of a kind Corten steel/cedar privacy screen was designed/built next to the front yard patio
One of 2 cedar decorative screens framing a Modinex panel
Customized deck skirting using large Modinex panels framed in cedar
Custom Arbor entry to backyard
Raised Vegetable Garden
Custom access doors under deck
Deck skirting perfect for vines
Cedar screening
Cedar screening for vines
Customized shed & play structure
Curved bridge is a focal point in the center of this raised backyard
Custom unique Japanese inspired bridge elevates you over a waterfall
Air conditioner screening
Multi tiered planters & custom fence features throughout this project
Entry into the backyard
Maximizing the potential on a steep sloped side yard
Adding some interest to the sloped 4' wide side gate
Landscaping both properties allowed for continuity between the 2 side yards
South facing garden planters were built for vegetables
Perimeter raised planters filled with garden mix provide plants an opportunity to thrive
Highly customized planters
Hot tub privacy screening & raised planter with a cedar shed
The view from the green space behind the property
The next season with plants filling in
Custom pergola & stairs
Raised cedar planters with protective removable screening. Used for vegetable gardening.
An angled covered arbor built 25 years ago planted with edible hardy kiwis
Raised privacy screening on a corner lots front entryway planted with vines
A cedar bridge allowing access to a bench seating area
Privacy screening
Privacy screening around the hammock area
A South facing L-shaped raised garden
Custom deep pressure treated window wells
Rain barrel screening
Raised shrub beds built to match the slope add interest to a wide shady area
Customized deck skirting with access door
Large cedar shed
Custom window wells allow more light into the basement
Cedar planters compliment this Frank Lloyd Wright style estate home
Zen Garden arbor and screening
Large arbor adds interest walking into the backyard
Hot tub privacy screening
Pathway to the side yard shed site
A unique wood framed raised planted underneath the upper deck
Raised cedar vegetable garden provides full access at a comfortable height
Cedar bird tower offers a feeding station & unique bird house at the top
Healing Garden's cedar security screening with dual access gates
Main access gate for maintenance
Secondary exit
Cedar bridge covers the large storm drain
Rain barrel customization
Pressure treated stairs connected underground was requested by the clients.
Large garden shed next to the 80' long stream

FLOWER PHOTOS

CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN DURING VISITS TO OUR PROJECTS

Rare Yellow Peony Flower
A Winnipeg Parks Rose
Nelly Moser Clematis
Tropical Waterlily
Iris
Balloon flower
Gladiolus
White Lights Azalia Flowers
Gladiolus
Clematis
Princess Victoria Louise Oriental Poppy
Royal Beauty Weeping Crab
Royal Beauty weeping crab flowering in May
Moss phlox
Peony
Rosthern Columnar Crabs in flower
Rosthern Columnar Crab Flowers up close
Variegated false sunflower
Sniff test
A large Peony flower
Prairie Traveller's Joy Clematis in flower
Russian almond
Winnipeg Parks rose flowers
Henryi clematis
Top Grafted Double Flowering Plum
Poppy
Garden phlox
Marsh marigold
Silver globe thistle
Silver globe thistle flower close up
Waterlily
Tropical waterlily in deck water garden
Daylily
Large lily flowers
Brilliant yellow lily flowers
Pure white lily flowers
Large lily flowers
Lily flower
Lily flower
Unique lily flower
Lily flower
Lily flower
Lily flower
Lily flower
Elgrado lily flower
Massive 10" lily flower
Lily flower
Lily flower
Lily flower
Lily flower
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Daylilies
Waterlily flower
Waterlily flower
Waterlily flower
Tropical waterlily flowers
Jackmanni clematis
Jackmanni clematis flower close up
Hardy rose flowers
Ligularia flowers
Coneflower
Coneflowers
A closeup of coneflowers
Henryi clematis flower
Hollyhock flowers
Hollyhock flower close up
Spurge
Quadra Rose flower
Peony flower
Winnipeg Parks rose
Rose flower
Rose flower
Hardy rose flowers
Theresa Bugnet rose flower
Dianthus
Peony flower
Superstition Iris flower
Aquatic iris
Snowflake iris
Iris flower
Iris flower
Dwarf iris flowers
Light pink iris flowers
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Iris flower
Persian Yellow rose flower
Lupine flowers
Blanket flower flowers
Tulips
Balloon flowers
Limelight Hydrangea in flower
Hydrangea flower
Manderin honeysuckle vine in flower
Manderin honeysuckle flowers close up
Large lily flowers proudly shown off
Large pink peony flower
Peony flower
Columbine mix flower
Columbine flower
Japanese fern leaf peony in flower early in the season
Summer flower
Lily flowers in the Healing Garden
Peruvian Lily flower in a patio planter
May 7th 2021 Early season flowers in the Healing Garden
Water lily flower

FRUIT/FOLIAGE/BIRDS IN OUR CALGARY PROJECTS

A COLLECTION OF GARDEN PICTURES TAKEN OVER THE YEARS

Large Drummondi Maple leaves
Evan's sour cherries
Early Golden Pears
Brookgold plums early development
Golden Spice Pear
Golden Spice Pears ready to harvest
Opata Plum
Valiant Grapes early development
Valiant Grapes almost ready to harvest
Evan's Cherry mature fruit ready for picking
Harvest time helper
Loaded branches of Evan's sour cherries
Evan's Cherries ready for eating fresh, pies, etc.
Loaded Kiwi vines
Delicious Arctic Kiwis
Hardy Kiwis are a great addition to any yard
Cedar Waxwing in a Weeping Crab
White throated sparrow
2 Tiger Salamanders
Hosta leaf close-up
Coral Bells
Scarlet Oak Leaf
Coral Bells
Ferns from the Canadian shield growing directly on sandstone in moss
Valiant grapes ready to be harvested
Mongolian Cherries
Ure Pear Tree
Opata Plums
Cherry Tree
A Brookred Plum
Butternuts
Canadian buffalo berry
Evans Cherry loaded branch
Raspberries
Engleman Virginia Creeper
Haralson Apple Tree
Garden visitor
A Northern Saw-Whet Owl perched in a Ponderosa pine tree
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