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Drought Resistant Landscaping

By Jacqueline Cannam posted on June 28, 2010 in Design, General, Jacqueline Cannam, Landscaping, Sustainable Building | 1 Comment
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via GardenWiseOnline.ca Recent summers in this province have been particularly dry – last summer felt as if we were in southern California! Now, more than ever, gardeners want drought-tolerant plants, but in B.C., particularly on the coast, these plants must not only be able to withstand drought but also tolerate autumn and winter deluges of … Read More

Top 10 Design Trends

By Jacqueline Brynjolfson posted on August 28, 2009 in Design, General, Jacqueline Brynjolfson, Sustainable Building | Comments Off

This list was provided by 2009 National Dream Home Designers Robert Sennett & Darren Sanger-Smith 1.  Metal Roofs – They are environmentally friendly, clean & gives your old roof a new/different look, whether as an accent or whole roof. 2.  Dark Trim Colours – Gives a punch to the facade of our home.  It allows … Read More