Entries by Sean
Covid-19 Update
It’s not exactly business as usual, but we are still able to conduct business. We’d love to help you plan your landscape project for this spring. You can start the landscape design process here. You can request a quote on your project here. Let’s get through this tough time together!
Quick-E Dual Adjuster Demo
Demo of the Quick-E Dual Adjuster from Pave Tool – a great way to adjust paving stones from an upright position, whether you need to adjust the joint spacing or persuade them into place.
Zip Level 2000
If you’re a landscape contractor, the Zip Level will make your site visits quicker, easier, and more accurate. Now in stock at The Shovel.
How to Select Hardscape Colours
Lafitt Slate Victorian. Mega-Libre Rustic. Avalon Slate Rio. River Rock Grana Charcoal. Ardesie African Stone AD 03 NAT. Hardscape naming conventions can be SUPER CONFUSING! Three colour blends are the most popular finishes on the market, but the names they use are tough to decipher sometimes. Here’s our attempt at translating the colour portion of […]
Alliance BL-200-BT Introduction
In December, we had a chance to catch up with our friends at Alliance Outdoor Lighting to learn about the new Bluetooth mesh technology that they are debuting in their BL-200-BT light fixtures. Here’s a sneak peak at that new product! Colour changing, dimming, zoning and programming all from your phone!
Lafitt Slate and Lafitt Grana by Belgard
If you’re paving a fairly substantial area, Lafitt pavers from Belgard are consistently our most popular choice. It gives you that big tile appearance, but the 50mm reduced slab thickness makes it easier to install and keeps the price point in check. Available in a textured or smooth finish.
Mega-Libre Flagstone Paver Overview
It’s almost patio season, so we want to help you build yours this spring! One of our most popular pavers is Mega-Libre by Belgard. It gives a natural flagstone look with a predictable pattern and depth. Two stone sizes with two different false joint patterns and numerous laying pattern options give this product a superior […]
Kichler Accent Light Buyers Guide
Accent or up-lights are the biggest bang for your buck in landscape lighting – they provide the most light for the least cost/fixture. Sean breaks down the good-better-best options from Kichler Lighting when it comes to their accent lights. These are all regular stocking items for us at The Shovel.