Why Layered Planting Matters in Vancouver Gardens Early spring gardens in Vancouver are rarely created with a single plant type. The most successful layered planting Vancouver gardens combine trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials so that interest begins as early as...
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Landscaping on Penthouse and rooftop patios offer a rare opportunity to extend luxury living outdoors – often with expansive views, privacy, and architectural prominence that ground-level spaces can’t achieve. In Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, these spaces are increasingly...
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A Year of Growth and Team Development at Swick’s In 2025, Swick’s Landscaping continued to build on years of steady growth across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We completed a significant number of residential, commercial, and strata landscapes while...
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Designing the Next Generation of Outdoor Spaces As 2025 wraps up, landscape design in Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest is shifting toward smarter, greener, and more resilient outdoor spaces. High end designers and builders prioritize performance as much as appearance....
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Fall is one of the best times to upgrade your outdoor space. The cooler temperatures and consistent rainfall of Vancouver’s autumn provide excellent conditions for planting. Hardscape and landscape renovations bring unique challenges from soggy October weather to the complexities...
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Why Cutting Corners in Landscape Installation Leads to Bigger Problems Later After more than 20 years in the industry, we’ve found that the most complex and costly landscape installation projects often aren’t new builds, they’re repairs of poorly executed ones...
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With climate change intensifying summer heat temperatures across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver homeowners are facing new challenges in maintaining healthy and attractive landscapes. Extended dry spells, water restrictions, and intense heat can take a toll on plants, lawns, and soil...
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A Local Problem in Vancouver? In Vancouver and surrounding regions, lawns and landscapes are facing an increasing threat from underground pests. European chafer beetle grubs are decimating turf, attracting raccoons and birds that rip through grass in search of a...
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