There a plenty of people out there who are present themselves as landscapers, however potential customers need to be aware not all is as it seems. So how can you tell if you are engaging the services of a reputable contractor or some “fly by nighter”, who will change their phone number once your job is finished. 1.Check their BSA trade license. Make sure the license is for the correct trade i.e structural landscaping. Make … Continue reading Finding A Reputable Gold Coast Landscape Contractor →

It seems that the rain just wont leave us this year on the Gold Coast. Great for the dams and the plants but how is the drainage holding up around your place. If your expieriencing flooding, damp soggy ground or residual surface water after it has rained it could be a simple landscape issue to solve the problem. At Bluestone Landscaping we specialize in creating drainage solutions and incorporating them into the finished landscape. So … Continue reading Gold Coast Landscaping And Drainage →

Drainage is an integral part of any landscape project. Sometimes drainage needs to be retro fitted to alleviate drainage problems. Usually this is because the drainage was not considered when the landscaping was constructed. Whilst not ideal there are many options to consider when fitting drainage retrospectively. Such options would consist of -fitting of drainage pipes and pits. -minor alterations to existing landscaping to direct/control water flow. -installation of subsurface drainage. -installation of waterproof membranes … Continue reading Gold Coast Landscape Drainage Solutions →

In order for your landscaping to be healthy and look its best, it is critical that it drain properly.  Having the right landscaping drainage solutions is especially critical whenever there is a high water table, dense soil or flat land. If the right drainage systems are not in effect, water can collect and drown plants, undermine structures and turn your new landscaping into a swamp. The potential for so much damage makes it imperative to … Continue reading 3 Landscaping Drainage Solutions →

What is landscaping. Is it an art form, is it engineering solutions, is it construction, is it problem solving to create the best possible solution for every individual situation, or is it just plain hard work? I would suggest that landscaping is all of these things and more. If designed and installed correctly landscaping address any drainage issues, create usable outdoor areas, be constructed with integrity to last the test of time and provide a … Continue reading Gold Coast Landscapers →