Articles and Resources - Valley Outdoors Design & Maintenance

Grassless Yard Options

by valleyoutdoorsUncategorized April 15, 2024May 2, 2024Comments are Disabled

Modern grassless yards can be a very aesthetically pleasing option and are desired for various reasons. Soil quality, pest control, and weed control can be factors, and no lawn means no mowing or watering! We are experienced in designing and installing grassless yard options including round stone, bark chips, lava rock and artificial turf. These can be great, low maintenance ground coverings that last for many years. Our first artificial turf install in Chilliwack is still looking great over a decade later.

Gardening and Plants- Rhododendrons

by valleyoutdoorsPlants February 7, 2024February 10, 2024Comments are Disabled

Rhododendrons- a familiar, beautiful plant found in many gardens and forests in the Pacific Northwest. In the world of Chilliwack landscaping, these reliable plants add a subtle charm in our yards.
Interesting fact- azaleas are, in fact, a type of rhododendron.
Living in the Fraser Valley means ample rain showers, and rhododendrons are well-equipped to handle them. They thrive in wet conditions, providing a subtle burst of color even on gloomy days!
While rhododendrons love moisture, they do not like waterlogged soil. Water deeply but less frequently to prevent root rot, especially during drier periods. Provide a balanced, acidic fertilizer in spring after the first sign of growth.