Calling all contractors! Submit pictures of your 2017 landscaping and hardscaping project by email to grandies@grandriverstone.comfor the 2017 Grandies. Projects are evaluated across 8 categories, including: Best use of Unilock Best use of Permacon Best use of Techo-Bloc Best use of Water Best use of Fire Best use of Natural Stone Best use of Lighting
Read moreIn no time, frigid temperatures and the first snowfall will be here, which means now is the best – and only – time to prepare your yard and landscaping for winter. This time of year can be tough on lawns and landscaping in Ontario, so our experts put together this blog with tips to help
Read moreThe Second Annual Grandies Hardscape Awards were nothing short of a giant success yet again! We received an overwhelming amount of amazing entries and submissions this year, showcasing some fantastic talent and workmanship. We want to extend our congratulations to all the finalists. It was a tough competition and we were floored by the ingenuity
Read morePrint this checklist and hang it on the wall in your garage. When you mark off the final emoji on the list, you can be confident your property is ready for that winter hibernation. (click the infographic for a full-sized copy)
Read moreThe summer is a perfect time to start a landscaping renovation project, but where do you begin? Flagstone is a popular choice among Canadians because of its endless benefits: Large variety of designs, styles, and colours Safe and sturdy, especially in Canadian climates Long-lasting Increases home value (by up to 15%) The best part about
Read moreWe go all winter with a bare yard, no colour, and brown plants. So it’s only natural when spring and summer come around, you want to indulge in lush greenery throughout your property. But that increase in outdoor water usage comes with a price – figuratively and literally. Canadians use approximately 330 litres of water
Read moreYour home is one of the most expensive things you’ll ever pay for, so whether you’re renting or buying, you should take good care of it. Now that it’s summer, it’s the perfect time to do weekend home improvement projects, so you can enjoy it all year-long. Take care of your deck or patio The
Read moreYou’ve decided to start a landscaping project – congratulations! The next step is to decide if your project requires a landscape contractor. And if you need to hire one, how do you know what to look for? In this infographic, we tell you exactly what to look for when you’re choosing a landscape contractor. Want
Read moreInterlocking concrete pavers are used in home landscaping projects for patios, driveways, walkways and more, because of their many impressive features. Interlocking stone pavers come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and styles They are strong, durable, and can last a lifetime However, like everything in your landscape, they will need occasional maintenance and
Read moreIt may not look or feel like it out there, but the first day of spring (Monday, March 20) is just around the corner. And if you’re an early planner, then you’re probably already setting a landscaping budget you can stick to. In 2016, the big landscaping trends were Using organic colours (like green and
Read moreAlthough there’s still some time before winter ends, it’s never too early to start planning your spring and summer landscaping projects. Of course, a big part of that is setting a budget for things like landscaping supplies, products, labour and more. Before you fire up the calculator and head on over to Grand River Natural
Read moreFirstly, everyone at the four Grand River Natural Stone locations (Kitchener, Stoney Creek, London & Fergus) would like to wish you all the best for the New Year. Speaking of the New Year, January has always been a popular time to install brick veneer. That’s because of its five key advantages which homeowners and contractors alike
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