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Exteriors - Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Whatever amount of garden or outdoor space you have at your LEED, Passive House, ZNE or Green Home & however you hope to use it, we can help you turn it into a beautiful, functional & enjoyable space. We cover everything from alternatives to the traditional lawn, native plants, growing food on a balcony to choosing stormwater management systems, building a natural, chemical-free pool, solariums, durable deck building, natural pools, bee keeping and urban farming

What is a good wood for patio and deck design?

Posted by Liam Ellis May 7, 2025 Decks, porches and gazebos

How do you build a natural swimming pond?

Posted by Beatriz Pitcher Aug. 12, 2022 Natural swimming pools and ponds 3 responses

What tips are there for how to build a deck that will last longer?

Posted by Pete Johnson June 30, 2022 Decks, porches and gazebos 1 response

What lawn alternatives are there?

Posted by Susan Price March 4, 2022 Landscaping 1 response

What gauge of steel should I use for Gabion wall cage basket?

Posted by Jan Simms Sept. 16, 2021 Landscaping 2 responses

What are environmentally friendly ground covers for retirement communities?

Posted by Lester Helmeczi Aug. 12, 2021 Landscaping 1 response

Can an Indoor natural pool be considered sustainable and justifiable?

Posted by Julia Appelin July 14, 2021 Natural swimming pools and ponds

Has anyone insulated under a swimming pool?

Posted by Randy Parent May 10, 2021 Natural swimming pools and ponds 1 response

Will evacuated thermal solar tubes work for a greenhouse in winter?

Posted by Solus Lee Una Feb. 22, 2021 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

How do I find a contractor to install a permeable walkway and driveway?

Posted by Mohammad Murtaza Feb. 20, 2021 Permeable laneways and patios 1 response

Do natural swimming pools need retaining walls?

Posted by Michael Applegate Sept. 21, 2020 Natural swimming pools and ponds 1 response

What is an Alternative ground cover to grass for a yard that gets wet and shady where kids play ?

Posted by Hillary Fairbanks Sept. 4, 2020 Exteriors 1 response

How can I find a natural pool designer?

Posted by James Ford-Hutchinson Aug. 14, 2020 Natural swimming pools and ponds 3 responses

Can you help with passive solar greenhouse exterior wall details?

Posted by Rick Carter Aug. 11, 2020 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

What is the best deck material?

Posted by Babak K July 17, 2020 Decks, porches and gazebos 2 responses

How can we clear up green pool water after adding bog plants and lillies?

Posted by Mercedes McCloughan June 15, 2020 Natural swimming pools and ponds 1 response

We have water butt's to collect water. How could we get them to water tank so c

Posted by Denise Humphries June 8, 2020 Rainwater harvesting 3 responses

Which is best between well water vs rain water harvesting?

Posted by dean c April 24, 2020 Rainwater harvesting 1 response