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Spring melt in Ontario can quietly expose hidden drainage issues that lead to flooded basements, heaving interlock, and foundation damage. In this detailed guide, Fine Lines Landscape & Designs shares seven common problems homeowners overlook and how proper grading, drainage planning, and Fusion-certified landscape design can protect your property, enhance longevity, and prevent costly structural repairs before the thaw peaks.

A Shortcuts in landscaping often create long-term drainage and structural issues. Recently, here in Kingston, I was called in to assess a project that had already been started by a “CONtractor.” And yes… I’m going to lightly emphasize the con part. This gentleman had installed roofing tarp underneath the mulch, using it as landscape fabric. When the homeowner questioned it, he explained that it would help “direct the water away.” Let’s break that down. Roofing tarp is a water

By: Fine Lines Landscape and Designs When the cold settles in and the last leaves fall, most homeowners shift their attention indoors — but this is exactly when the smartest ones start planning their spring landscaping projects. Winter is the secret season for getting ahead, locking in premium materials, and securing a guaranteed spring start date before contractors book up. At Fine Lines Landscape & Designs, winter is when we’re designing patios, walkways, gardens, stonework

🌳 Fall & Early Winter Tree Planting: Setting Roots for the Future Created by Nature, Elevated by Fine Lines. As the leaves fall and the air cools, it’s easy to think the planting season is over. But here’s a Fine Lines truth we stand by: " Fall isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of everything beautiful beneath the surface." When you plant trees in fall or early winter, you’re not racing against nature. You’re working with her — taking advantage of cooler temperatures, stable

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By Laura Moses | Fine Lines Landscape & Designs Browning tips and hollow leaves makes for a NON showy boxwood! Let’s have a little...

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A shaded yard doesn’t have to mean patchy grass—choose the right seed and technique. Whether you're staring down patchy spots under a...

A well-designed walkway is more than just a path—it’s a welcome mat to your home, a guiding line through your garden, and a lasting...