Dry stack retaining walls use natural stones carefully stacked without mortar, while wet-laid stone walls rely on mortar for strength and permanence. For garden walls, planters, or low seating walls in waterlogged soil, a dry stack retaining wall might be all you need. But for mineral-rich soils, a wet-laid option could be the safer long-term choice.
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A dry stack retaining wall is made by carefully arranging and interlocking stones without mortar. It’s a natural and sustainable way to manage slopes, prevent erosion, and enhance your property’s beauty. To get a perfect retaining wall, you should start with a solid foundation and pick angular rocks. From there, use batter, avoid vertical seams, create a rubble and soil core, and use anchors and flat capstones to get it just right.
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A bioswale is a specially designed vegetated channel that manages stormwater runoff. It slows water down, filters out pollutants, and allows water to soak into the ground. In BC's rainy seasons, these systems are particularly valuable, especially in areas with a mix of residential, commercial, and natural landscapes. Bioswales are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and increasingly recommended for sustainable land development.
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Lower Mainland gardens also face issues with salt damage, wind exposure, heavy shade, and seasonal flooding. Choosing the correct plant species and bracing saplings will help greatly. Also, landscaping services such as barrier installation, pruning your plants and installing drainage systems will go a long way in securing a thriving garden.
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The Lower Mainland’s climate, soil conditions, and geographical position create varied and unique situations. You’ll encounter issues such as invasive species, pests, fungal diseases, and urban soil degradation. Choosing proper landscaping services, solutions, and plant species is crucial to making the perfect yard.
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Wetland restoration and construction happen in 4 stages. Invasive species are removed from the site. Clean sand and sediment layers are restored or built, and then native plant species are used to populate the area. After the restoration process, the contractor monitors the wetland carefully to identify issues and address them till it grows self-sufficient.
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For landscape projects in the lower mainland, timing is essential. You should plant in the fall, leverage winter for hardscaping, nurture plants in spring, and focus on irrigation in summer. As soil in the area often becomes waterlogged or icy, consider installing proper drainage methods.
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