Category Archives: Spring

Spring Patio Maintenance Checklist

Written by | on February 4, 2016 | Posted under Do It Yourself

It’s supposed to be winter, but the warm weather outside certainly indicates otherwise. Still, it’s a little too early to get outside and start working on spring cleanup for your interlocking patio stones. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t think about what needs to be done to your patio to get it ready for spring, summer and fall. That’s why we’ve put together a handy checklist of what you should do once winter is well and truly behind us (hey, you never know if or when we’ll get another snowfall). Task 1: Check the edging All your stones and … Continue reading Spring Patio Maintenance Checklist →

How to Make Your Yard a Real Living Space

Written by | on April 1, 2015 | Posted under Spring

If you are hoping to spend more time outdoors, creating a real living space in your yard that appeals to your entire family and is conducive to hosting guests can make all the difference in the world. By adding striking upgrades to your yard such as dramatic walkways, shapely wall features, accent and safety lighting, fountain(s), ponds, fireplaces or pits, and more, your ordinary backyard will be transformed into a classy living area that draws people outside to enjoy the best that both nature and man have to offer. Decide what main features you’d like to create in your outdoor … Continue reading How to Make Your Yard a Real Living Space →

The New 2015 Permacon Product Lineup

Written by | on March 3, 2015 | Posted under Spring

Here at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies we make sure to carry all of the top landscaping products for your home-project needs. Each year we see more top-quality products made available to the public and we vet each and every one so our customers get only the best. This is no different with a few top-quality winners from Canadian concrete producer Permacon. This year, Permacon has added a few new winners to its already robust product lines. New Permacon products Here’s what’s new in 2015: Esplanade Bullnose Capping: This 24 inch chiseled capping is ideal for finishing steps and walls alike. Bullnose capping looks almost … Continue reading The New 2015 Permacon Product Lineup →

6 Great Projects Using Brussels Block!

Written by | on January 20, 2015 | Posted under Spring

Nothing makes your home and your property look better than a fresh landscaping project, and no building material is easier to work with than Brussels Block. The low cost and aged, tumbled finish of the blocks makes it a one-of-a-kind paving stone that has similarities to aged cobblestone. The irregular edges on each piece gives a completed project character that has both a relaxed and classic design. Brussels Block projects There are many landscaping features you can add to your home using Brussels Block. Here’s a list of some of the best ways to use this attractive, low-cost paving stone. 1. Patio The most … Continue reading 6 Great Projects Using Brussels Block! →

Spring Yard Cleaning- The Patio Maintenance Tasks to Keep your Landscape Fresh

Written by | on January 16, 2014 | Posted under Patio Stones

For all the use they get, backyard patios require very little maintenance. Usually, a quick sweeping or washing every week or two is all they need. A couple of times a year, it is worth close inspection of your patio to see if more maintenance or repair tasks are needed. Fall and spring are the best times for this, before and after the effects of winter. Here are the steps for your annual patio spring cleaning and maintenance. Inspect the Edges Your patio stones or pavers should all be in place. If the spaces between pavers have grown wider, some … Continue reading Spring Yard Cleaning- The Patio Maintenance Tasks to Keep your Landscape Fresh →