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"twitter:title": "Landscaping Blog | Tips & Ideas" --- Let's Landscape Together - Burlington Landscaping Company # **Landscaping Blog ** Expert landscaping tips, backyard ideas, and design advice for homeowners in Burlington, Oakville, and surrounding areas. ![How To Choose A Qualified Landscape Contractor](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/how-to-choose-a-qualified-landscape-contractor.jpg) ## **How To Choose A Qualified Landscape Contractor** Planning out a landscaping project for your home is not always as simple as people may think. Often times, there are many variables that are not so obvious to the average homeowner. Whether you’re planning a complete backyard renovation to turn your backyard... ![Backyard Landscaping Ideas in Oakville Ontario](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/backyard-landscaping-ideas-in-oakville-ontario.jpg) ## **Backyard Landscaping Ideas in Oakville Ontario** Research (or just browse through photos!) Most often, you’ll have a pretty good idea about what you’re looking for in your own landscaping. However, doing some additional research, or just simply looking at other finished backyard projects can inspire you to take a... ![Start Your Landscape Construction Project in the Fall](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/start-your-landscape-construction-project-in-the-fall.jpg) ## **Start Your Landscape Construction Project in the Fall** Fall landscape construction? Why would you start your landscape project in the fall? While it may seem strange to be thinking about building a pool or a complete backyard oasis in fall, it’s actually the best time to start your project. Here are the top 5... ![Top 5 Things To Look for in a Snow Removal Contractor](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-snow-removal-contractor.jpg) ## **Top 5 Things To Look for in a Snow Removal Contractor** 1\. Reliable & Prepared A prepared snow removal contractor will be able to handle anything from 5cm of snow up to 50cm or more. Last winter in the Oakville, Burlington and surrounding areas saw record snow falls. A reliable snow removal service will provide you... ![It’s Spring! Remember to Fertilize Your Trees, Bushes and Plantings](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/fertilize-tree-shrubs-bushes.jpg) ## **It’s Spring! Remember to Fertilize Your Trees, Bushes and Plantings** Don’t forget to fertilize your trees! Everyone knows to fertilize their lawns but our trees and plants are often overlooked when it comes to fertilization. Sometimes we need to supplement our diet with a multi-vitamin when we’re not receiving proper nutrition... ![Time to Weed, Edge and Cultivate Your Garden](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/weed-edge-and-cultivate.jpg) ## **Time to Weed, Edge and Cultivate Your Garden** It’s spring, which means it’s the perfect time to weed, edge and cultivate your gardens. While these tasks are not the most pleasant for some of us they are an essential part of keeping your gardens looking beautiful year round. If your garden is not... ![Transform your Burlington backyard with a custom swimming pool design](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/swimming-pool-design-burlington.jpg) ## **Transform your Burlington backyard with a custom swimming pool design** There are so many gorgeous swimming and spa pools available today, and Let’s Landscape – a Landscape Contractor located in the Burlington/Oakville area – uses latest ideas to create the perfect swimming pool design for your backyard getaway. A custom swimming pool... ![Bring new possibilities for your leisure time with unique sheds in Burlington](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/burlington-sheds.jpg) ## **Bring new possibilities for your leisure time with unique sheds in Burlington** Having landscaped in the Burlington and Oakville area for many years now, we are noticing that backyard sheds are changing. Only until recently, sheds have been used almost exclusively as an outdoor storage area; a fairly convenient covered space for garden tools and... ![Patio designs in Burlington that reflect your own unique lifestyle and budget](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/patio-designs-burlington.jpg) ## **Patio designs in Burlington that reflect your own unique lifestyle and budget** Looking for something that will suit your budget and lifestyle, as well as reflect your own unique style? With Let’s Landscape, a Burlington and Oakville based landscape contractor, patio designs are limitless! Let us custom tailor a patio to your needs — your family... ![Discover a new dimension of your Burlington home with landscape lighting](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/landscape-lighting-burlington.jpg) ## **Discover a new dimension of your Burlington home with landscape lighting** The right landscape lighting can not only extend the enjoyment of your outdoor space into the night hours, but it can highlight a very different beauty of your home and landscape. Landscape lighting is not only about creating lit areas, but the very artful interplay... ![Increase your lawns beauty with over seeding](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/increase-your-lawns-beauty-with-over-seeding.jpg) ## **Increase your lawns beauty with over seeding** When your existing lawn looks tired and spotty, it might be a good time to think about replacing it altogether. There are two options to take into consideration. The first option is to install sod, which is more expensive but provides you with an instant lawn. The... ![What to know when seeding a new lawn](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/what-to-know-when-seeding-a-new-lawn.jpg) ## **What to know when seeding a new lawn** It’s acceptable to seed from mid-April to May, but the ideal time to seed is during the last two weeks of August and first two weeks of September. This is when temperatures are cooler and there is more rainfall. If you seed during the drier summer months you... ![What to expect when a landscape construction project begins](https://letslandscape.ca/_ipx/q_78/img/blog/what-to-expect-when-a-landscape-construction-project-begins.jpg) ## **What to expect when a landscape construction project begins** Before your new landscaping project begins, take a moment to read these handy tips on how to prepare yourself and your neighbours to ensure a smooth and enjoyable landscaping process. We recommend that you advise your neighbours of our upcoming arrival, prior to the...