What order should landscaping be done in? There are several steps to go through. Skipping one or doing them out of order can lead to problems down the line. That’s why you should design first, then grading and drainage, then what's underground, then hardscaping, then planting — with lawn last. At Neil & Nick’s Landscaping, we’ve been designing and building outdoor spaces for Winnipeg homeowners for nearly 20 years. Here’s the order that protects your investment and why each step depends on...

How should you landscape your house in Winnipeg? Go through the important steps. Grade the soil so water moves away from the foundation, choose Zone 3-rated plants suited to the sun or shade each side of the house gets, keep root systems and mature plant size away from the foundation and window wells and use freeze-thaw-rated material for walkways or beds close to the walls. Otherwise, you risk foundation moisture, cracked walkways or plants that don’t survive one winter in Winnipeg. At Neil...

Landscaping in Winnipeg, but don’t know where to start? You need a plan. It all starts with the soil, sun exposure and how you use your space. From there, you can find a designer who can turn your vision into a detailed computer-generated plan. A good plan accounts for Winnipeg’s Zone 3 winters, heavy clay soil, freeze-thaw cycles and short growing season before a single plant is chosen or any material is specified. At Neil & Nick’s Landscaping, we’ve been developing landscape plans for...