Practical guides on Edmonton landscaping requirements, builder timelines, grading certificates, and outdoor design — from a team that's been doing this since 2009.
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A bondable, insured, COR-certified landscape sub that self-performs grading, hardscape and softscape — with 400+ lot capacity. What GCs and developers need to add us to a bid list.
Rough grading on tight infill and multi-family lots often stalls at the property line. Here's why any existing fence limits retaining wall options — and the two real fixes we present before we quote.
The landscape security process changed under Bylaw 21017 — 100% upfront at DP stage, up to 80% back after first inspection. Here's the full breakdown for commercial, multi-family, and industrial sites.
Requirements vary by neighbourhood, phase, and developer — not just the plot plan. Here's what to verify before you break ground, and why the low bid often costs more in the end.
Unreliable graders cost you clay budgets, homeowner trust, and schedule control. Here's what the problem looks like on the ground — and what a real grading partner actually delivers.
COR certification, FOC compliance, grade certificate experience — what builders, GCs, and developers should verify before awarding a landscaping contract.
The final grade certificate is the last landscaping hurdle before your client gets their builder deposit back. Here's exactly what it involves and how to keep projects on schedule.
When should landscaping be scheduled relative to possession, rough grade, and the final grade deadline? A practical timeline every Edmonton builder should know.
What the City of Edmonton actually requires for multi-family lots — minimum standards, grading compliance, and how to keep your project moving without delays.
From xeriscaping to hardscaping and outdoor living spaces — 10 ideas to transform your Edmonton yard, tailored to our Zone 3-4 climate and clay soils.
How to get the most out of a professional landscaping engagement — from initial consultation to final walkthrough — and what to expect along the way.
Vertical gardening, raised beds, container planting and more — practical ideas for making the most of a compact Edmonton yard without sacrificing function or style.
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