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As the colder months approach, nothing compares to the warmth and ambiance of a crackling fire in your home. Whether you're using a fireplace, wood stove, or outdoor fire pit, choosing the right firewood can make all the difference in heat output and safety. In this guide, we'll walk you through the best types of seasoned firewood, from Birch to Hickory, and why seasoned wood should always be your go-to choice for the winter months.

Whether you're preparing for winter or love the warmth of a wood-burning stove, learning how to store firewood properly is essential. As a DIY homeowner, you want to ensure your firewood is always dry, seasoned, and ready to burn. This guide will help you stack, store, and season your firewood like a pro, ensuring a crackling fire all season.

When buying firewood, understanding the various terminology and measurements can be confusing. Whether preparing for a cozy winter night or stocking up for outdoor camping, knowing the difference between a full cord, face cord, and other firewood terms will help you get the best deal and avoid common mistakes. This guide breaks down the key dimensions and buying options for firewood.

Are you dreaming of a lush, green lawn but need help figuring out where to start? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide on how to install sod grass, we'll walk you through the entire process, from preparation to the final touches. Installing sod is a fantastic way to achieve a beautiful, healthy lawn quickly and efficiently. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a landscaping novice, this guide will provide you with the essential tips and tricks for successful sod installation. Say goodbye to patchy, uneven grass and hello to a vibrant, pristine yard with our expert advice on installing sod. Let's start transforming your outdoor space into the envy of the neighbourhood!

With winter weather slowly starting to fade, each day brings us a step closer to the warmer weather and extra sunlight of spring. After months being cooped up inside avoiding the frigid temperatures, the long-awaited change of season is almost upon us. As much as we might appreciate the arrival of the spring weather, nothing needs it more than our gardens and yard. The freezing, harsh winter conditions can leave your lawn and plants damaged. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can have your property looking luscious and healthy once again. Here are a few spring maintenance and clean up tips to get your garden and landscaping looking like new.

It may be bone-chilling cold right now, but spring, with its colourful blooms, pitchers of icy lemonade and—most importantly—delightfully warm weather, is just around the corner. Bust out of the late winter doldrums and dream of your perfect backyard landscape setup instead. Not sure where to begin? Here are 5 fabulous ideas oozing with refreshing recreational charm and expansive grill zones to get you on the path to paradise before the snowflakes finish falling. Spring may be a few months away, but you can start planning your weekend barbecues right now.

As the snow melts, it can leave mud and debris behind on your artificial grass, and leave it feeling a little smushed. Before you start entertaining in spring and summer, it’s wise to clean up the lawn. Plus, as you spend more time outside you may end up spilling on your synthetic grass. You need to know how to clean that up too.

It might still feel a bit chilly out there right now. And you may not be thinking about your spring landscaping project. Unfortunately, Van Beek’s Garden Supplies can’t help with the cold. But we can help you get ready to start landscaping once the warm weather arrives. In fact, we highly encourage you to plan your spring landscape project right now, even when it’s dark, damp and chilly outside. Here are four reasons why now’s the perfect time to start planning.

The places that you spend your time can have a major impact on your health and well-being, both physically and mentally. It’s no wonder that so many of us take the time to maintain a beautiful lawn and garden. The environment on our property supports us in countless ways and helps to add meaning to our lives. Taking care of the green parts of your property, though, isn’t something to just be concerned about when the weather is warm. To make sure your garden and lawn are healthy for next year, it’s important to do some work as the weather turns cold, especially here in Ontario. Are you wondering how to prep your yard for the fall and winter as well as your garden? Let’s take a look at what you need to know.

More than ever, homeowners are discovering the value of their outdoor spaces. If you want to make the most of your backyard this summer, use these ideas to turn your outdoor entertainment area into an oasis.

There is no doubt we are entering the decade of the staycation where nothing is more inviting or relaxing than your own backyard. To make every weekend a vacation in paradise, these eight pool landscaping ideas can help you create your own private outdoor oasis.

Outdoor entertaining is more popular than ever and with it comes the trend for high-end outdoor kitchens. Making the most of your outdoor space means bringing the indoors out so you can spend your entire summer al fresco. Here we look at backyard kitchen ideas to create an idyllic outdoor oasis.

Artificial turf, or synthetic grass, first came out in the 1960s. Since then, it has changed significantly, with manufacturers focusing to make it more realistic, beautiful, and durable. These days, you can get all of the benefits of artificial grass, including low maintenance and greener falls and springs, without worrying that the turf you pick will end up disappointing you in looks or durability. There is a lot to discover about artificial turfs, types, installation, and maintenance. Here’s our complete guide to artificial turf to guide you through the process of selecting, installing, and maintaining your lawn.

Hanging out with the kids next to the fire is a great way to pass the last few days of winter. When they get a little antsy, you can even have them make a project out of the raw firewood, to be painted however they please. Here are four firewood projects to delight and occupy your children.

Having a private green space to retreat to is a dream for many people who have small backyards. Yet, you might feel limited by the size of your space. You know that you can’t fit a massive pool, a big deck, or substantial gardens. However, you can have the features that are most important to you. Even those that are large can be paired down to fit in a small backyard. Plus, there are benefits of having a smaller backyard oasis. You’ll have to do much less maintenance to keep it healthy, which means you’ll have more time to enjoy it. And, with the right design, the space can still feel private, cozy, green, and refreshing. You can learn how to turn a small backyard into an oasis with these ideas and tricks.

Mulch may not be the most exciting element of your home’s landscaping, but there is no arguing it plays a very important role in any garden space. The role of mulch to conserve soil moisture, boost soil health and reduce weeds is well known, but it can also be used to enhance the overall aesthetic. Whether it is used to clean things up, create clear borders between garden spaces, enhance the style or create unity between isolated features, mulch can be a gardener’s best friend. Here are some unique garden mulch ideas that will help take your landscaping to the next level.

Rich topsoil is as beneficial for new grass as it is for old. Few people realize they can significantly boost the health of their lawn by carefully adding new topsoil. If you simply pile the soil on, you can kill the grass. However, if you follow these instructions to add topsoil to your existing lawn it will be rich and lush-looking and your home will be the envy of the neighbourhood.

Can’t decide on germinating your seeds in soil or a paper towel? Both methods are effective, but one is a bit more labour intensive. To help you out, take a look at this infographic to decide which germination method to use.