In a city the size of Calgary, finding extra space around your home is always a priority. However, creating that extra space can be challenging and costly, especially if your only focus is on expanding your internal square footage. No matter what size your outdoor area, installing a pergola is always a great option as…
It’s tempting to think about the inside and outside of your home as two separate and distinct areas for decoration. However, if you learn how to complement interior decorating with the outdoors, you’ll find that guests feel more at ease in all areas of your home, and that making design decisions becomes easier as you…
There’s nothing like spending time under your pergola at any time of year. In the spring, the scents and sounds of the world coming out of hibernation is best enjoyed in your yard, while the pergola provides great shade during the summer heat. In autumn, the warm evenings stretch out under the stars, and there’s…
The warmer weather can never come soon enough in Calgary. The moment that the leaves start to come in gets everyone thinking about spending more time outside. The daytime heat quickly turns into warmer evenings which means it’s time to work out how to use your outdoor entertaining space after the sun has set. Light…
The moment that you feel that warm nighttime breeze coming across the yard is like no other. It heralds the coming of outdoor living; late nights under the stars, cozy firepit reunions, and dinner parties surrounding by the sounds and smells of nature. However, just sitting in your yard doesn’t quite conjure up the full…
Every garden needs a touch of magic to make it feel like a true extension of your home. For some, this could be a fountain or other water feature. For others, it may be a tree fort tucked away at the bottom of the garden. However, there is one structure that will change your garden…
The long warm summers in Calgary lend themselves to lazy evenings outside with friends in the backyard. There’s nothing better than sitting out under the stars with the residual of the heat of the day still radiating from your surroundings. However, the intense heat of the late afternoon can mean that you have to wait…
Traditional Garden Pergola Traditionally, a Pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway or sitting area of vertical posts that support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often which woody vines are trained. If you have a garden, you know you’ve imagined relaxing in your garden in the shade. It’s every gardener’s dream. A garden pergola is a perfect way to turn your…
After the long Calgary winter spent staring wistfully at your garden, the summer heat seems to pack a large punch all at once. While it’s tempting to want to spend all your time outside, the heat and strength of the summer Calgary sun means that you’ll spend more time back inside avoiding sunburn. However, it’s…