Assiniboine Lights and Landscape Magazine

CONCEPTS

COMPLETION

YOUR Yard BY DESIGN 6 ideas to CREATE youR IDEAL SPACE » PAGE 4

PATIOS & DECKS

TAKE YOUR HOME OUTSIDE » PAGEs 8 &14

BRIGHTEN UP THE HOLIDAYS

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS MAKE IT HAPPEN » PAGE16

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A professional landscape can add 20% to the value of your property” BobVilla.com

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MUST SEE selecting materials »10 GALLERY »12 RETAINING WALLS »6

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WEEKLY SERVICES

call for a free estimate YARD MAINTENANCE

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SNOW REMOVAL

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1 Project - 1 Crew

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ssiniboine Lights and Landscapes is Western Canada’s premier landscape construction and Christmas light installation business. We also offer snow removal and yard maintainence services to our clients.

Assiniboine is built on a commitment to excellence and we take pride in every single project we complete. The results of our work are high quality construction and 100% customer satisfaction.

Assiniboine works very closely with our clients to ensure that they get a product that is both functional, attractive and meets their budget expectations.

Working For You A quick call to Assiniboine to request a free estimate, arranged at your convenience, is the first step to building the yard of your dreams. The landscape experts at Assiniboine will work with you from conception to completion to create the yard that fits your vision and budget.

Assiniboine provides full landscape design and construction services ranging from creating intricate pathways and patios to beautiful retaining walls. We also build fences, plant trees and sod and maintain yards.

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Assiniboine always works on a 1 crew per 1 project basis. This means that your yard is the only work priority of the crew that is designated to it. You can get to know your crew and take comfort in the fact that they’re staying at your job until it’s done. This assures the work is completed on a tight timeline. Nobody who books with Assiniboine is left with a big mess and wondering when their contractor will return to finish the job.

Satisfaction Our project managers make every effort to keep your yard organized and clean throughout the building process. We go out of our way to respect the fact that our construction site is your home.

Assiniboine will do what it takes to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Buying with us gives you peace of mind that you will be pleased.

Peak of excellence

Understand Our Process Before Assiniboine breaks ground on your project, your project manager will meet with you to go over your plans, your product choices and any last minute changes you might like to make. Once this is agreed upon, you will be given a start date and a final price quote. You will know the exact final price of the project before any work is started or money has changed hands. If revisions do occur in the project, estimate sheets are updated on a daily basis, which keeps you fully aware of costs throughout the project. It is our expectation that you will not receive any price surprises upon completion of our work.

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MISSION

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Guarantee

It is our mission to provide the best quality workmanship, service and product available, at the best price, to our valued customers.

Assiniboine has a full 2 year guarantee on all projects and stand 100% behind all of their work! If a homeowner has any concerns about the construction of their project, Assiniboine’s team will immediately return to make any repairs at no additional charge.

Thank you for taking an interest in Assiniboine Lights & Landscapes, we look forward to working with you. Feel free to give us a call anytime to request a free estimate, we are open Monday – Friday to take your call.

Call For a Free Estimate!

Calgary:

403.301.3300 2 Year Quality Guarantee WBC Insured Licensed Bonded References Available

Email: Assiniboinecontracting@gmail.com Phone: 403.301.3300 Fax: 403.301.3305 Address: Box 72152 RPO Glenmore Landing 1600, 90th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 5H9

Vancouver Lower Mainland & The Fraser Valley:

604.551.0224 How Assiniboine creates value Functionality, durability and charm are what matter most in a landscape. We encourage you to imagine what your plans are for your yard and to base your decisions around them. Assinboine will guide you through the landscape process from design/conception through to construction completion. We ensure that you get the most value for your hard earned money and our goal is that you end up with the yard you’ve always dreamed of.

For those clients who are cost conscious, on our website we have provided some tips to cut the cost and aid the decision making process: www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

Email: info@assiniboinebc.com Phone: 855.532.7425 or 604.510.4308 Address: P.O. Box 3572, STN LCD 1, Langley, BC, V3A 4R9 Copyright © 2012, All Rights Reserved Assiniboine Contracting Ltd. tm Magazine production by Summit Communications.

Please call us to find out how we can help you market your business. 250.344.5586

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esigning a plan for your yard should be an exciting and enjoyable experience. With a little bit of planning, research and decision making, you can create the space that most suites your tastes and lifestyle.

Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Image what you want and write it down. How will you use your yard for parties, gardening, kids playing, privacy, sun, shade, fires and access?

Making a list helps frame what’s important.

2. Walk around your neighborhood and take photos of yards you like.

3. Check the Internet for new ideas.

AssiniboineLandscaping.com has examples of our work. Also check out expocrete.com, burnco. com, bluegrassnursery.com for material ideas.

4. Layout garden hoses or spray paint your yard to get a feel for sizing.

5. Visit a local landscape center to see products up close and to get a feel for colours and textures so you know all the possibilities.

6. Book your project with Assiniboine, sit back and get ready to enjoy your yard!

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”How will you use your yard for parties, gardening, kids playing, privacy, sun, shade, fires and access? “

Functionality, durability and charm are what matter most in a landscape.

CONCEPT TO COMPLETION Your Yard by Design

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ssiniboine designs and builds hundreds of yards every summer and we provide design assistance every step of the way.

If you have only a vague idea of what is possible in your yard our estimator / designer will meet with you go over your ideas and help construct an ideal plan for your yard. Initially we will use spray paint or ribbon/hose to layout the major features you have in mind and to get a feel for sizes and spaces involved.

For those who want to see a drawing, the next step would be to take some photocopies of your real property report and create some pencil sketches of the landscape that contain all the major hard scape features and their relative sizes.

After deciding on a rough plan that sounds appealing, our estimators provide a rough cost estimate itemized by the various components involved.

Once you know the rough costs of the various components that make up your yard, you may want to hire one of our landscape designers to create a computer automated scale drawing of your yard which is useful on larger projects with a lot of different components. Please note, there are additional charges associated with the creation of a CAD drawing.

We make it easy for you by providing transparent estimates primarily based on volume (square footage) that will allow you to manipulate the plan for your yard while knowing how it will affect your final price.

Alternatively, if you already have a landscape plan drawn up, simply provide us with a copy of your plan, we can provide you with an accurate no surprise cost estimate and build it with pride of workmanship.

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

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C SELECTING

MATERIAls

Mulch options

over hard to maintain areas with a decorative touch that suits your style.

Assiniboine offers a large variety of products you can choose to fill your spaces with.

Each product has a different texture, colour and objective. Some materials have a high value for decorative effect and some are low maintenance and functional.

Zero Maintenance Areas -Â Assiniboine uses the industrial weed fabric from Burnco, which is the ultimate in weed restriction for worry free areas, yet it still allows water through

so you can have plants growing as well. Fill your spaces with whatever stones or gravels suit your preference. Will you or your dog be walking on the stones? Perhaps pick something round. Want to have less traffic in a spot? Perhaps pick a sharper stone.

Gardens - If a garden and planting are high on your priority list then you probably want to go with a mulch. Mulch is much better at water retention and will also compost over time creating nutrients for your plants.

Mulch should be topped up every 3-5 years.

Large wood bark

small wood bark

foothills premium mulch

Cedar mulch

Montane mulch

black mulch

CAlico lava rock

40mm burgundy lava

golden lava rock

40mm black obsidian

7mm washed round

10mm tanned

10mm limestone

10mm red shale

10mm rundle

10mm washed pea gravel

14mm washed round

20mm blue pearl

20mm crystal white

20 MM LIME STONE

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Stone options

“Mulch helps your plants by both retaining moisture and adding nutrients”

20mm montana rainbow

20mm salt & pepper

20mm tanned

28mm washed rock

28mm washed round

40mm limestone

40mm montana rainbow

40mm pink granite

40mm purple sparkle

40mm rundle

40mm tanned

40mm washed rock

large burnco black

medium burnco black

large rocky rustic

medium washed rustic

small rocky rustic

4-8” montana rainbow

4-8” river rock

6-14” river rock

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

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patios & pathways

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hether you need a pathway and steps to your front door or around the side of your house, or you want to create the ultimate patio for your outdoor gatherings, Assiniboine is the right choice to get it done. We create beautiful extensions of your house that your guests, neighbors, and family will love.

Assinbione provides the best products and installation in the industry. Our patios are clean, classy, functional, timeless, and aesthetic. The romans built an empire on stone pathways for a reason, cause they last a long time and they’re great value. You’ll love the longevity of an Assiniboine patio because we use the proper construction techniques for the foundation. Like any great structure, if it’s built on a solid base it is going to pass the test of time. In

addition to starting with the perfect foundation, you can also see the mark of a “quality” Assiniboine Patio in the finishing touches. The right cuts, the right border, the right design choices all contribute to a world-class finished product.

Add Some Flare - Have you considered adding a fire pit to your patio? Imagine an evening marshmallow roast with the kids or a romantic glass of red wine by the crackling fire; Assiniboine can build you the fire place that you desire.

Why Choose

stone?

Character Paving Stone patios are first class features that can be personalized to suit your desires.

Durability Unlike stamped concrete, paving stone won’t crack, fade, or get wear patterns.

Easily Repaired Assiniboine Patios rarely sink. However, in the unlikely event one does, it only takes a matter of hours to redo and make it look as good as new.

Price Cheaper than stamped concrete and comparable to regular poured concrete.

Easy to Clean Sealed with Polymer sand our patios have low water permeability and are resistant to weeds and ants.

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natural stone

CUSTOM CUT RUNDLE

CHARMIN

THREE RIVERS

ROMAN EURO CIRCLE

ROMAN EURO

WEST COAST BROWN

PAVING stone

COBBLE STONE

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

HOLLAND/ DOUBLE HOLLAND

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Kentucky Blue Grass sod, mow brick border, garden mix in the beds & a pressure treated fence.

Cedar stairs & railings.

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Cedar Arbor / privacy fence and gate with a Rundle flagstone landing.

Cedar privacy lattice with decorative finish. Sandstone retaining boulders.

Rustic Roman Euro patio with charcoal border supported by pisa and capstone retaining wall and a roman stackstone raised bed on the right.

Kendal Stone slab steps.

Ironstone stone slab steps.

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Rustic Roman Euro patio with cedar mulch, cedar pergola, stairs and shed. Pisa & capstone retaining wall.

Rustic Roman Euro patio

Charmin stepping stones

“a study conducted by “Money Magazine” reports that quality Landscaping yields the highest rate of return of any home improvement project”

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Cobble Stone patio with pisa and capstone steps in northern and charcoal coloring.

Charcoal Roman Euro pathway, new grass, and pressure treated woodwork.

Charcoal Rocky Mountain patio with foothills premium mulch.

retaining Walls steps

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etaining walls and steps add the character to a landscape and value to your property. Walls and steps can be built out of a variety of products and in a variety of ways. Assiniboine takes into consideration many factors when it comes to building a retaining wall including height, retaining function, needed structural integrity, the space available, and the character of the property.

Terraces - Transform a difficult to mow hill into a terraced, functional, safe and productive showpiece. Terracing also increases water retention which allows vegetation to absorb more and grow healthier, while preventing soil erosion.

Steps draw the eye and they inevitably become the centerpiece of any landscape, however, they can be costly pieces of the landscape construction. Assiniboine can build steps in a variety of styles and products to suit any budget. Whether you choose to use timber, stone, or cement, steps provide both beauty and function. Sometimes the combination of multiple products can bring an entire landscape together,(walls and patios) and they create a focal point with synergy.

Quick Considerations • • •

“If you have no immediate plans to move, all the better: Landscaping is the one home improvement that actually appreciates over time.” money.cnn.com

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Steps average between 6” - 8” rise, which should be kept as consistent as possible.

All Assiniboine retaining walls include proper drainage (weeping tile, washed rock wrapped in fabric).

A retaining wall can be constructed up to 1 meter high without a city permit.

A fire pit must be built over 2 meters from combustible materials or property line.

Ask about drainage or underground weeping tile so you don’t get ice over your steps or path in the winter.

types of walls sandstone

roman pisa

cornerstone

pressure treated lumber

stack stone and pillars

stacked flagstone

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

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decks, fences & woodworks DECKS Decks – Decks are a beautiful extension of the house and add living space in the summer. Decks are ideal in places where height is an issue and usually allow for easy access from the house for barbecuing and entertaining.

Decks are also a perfect option for areas with limited construction access. Often there is no need for extensive excavation.

Railings – There are several varieties of railings to choose from on your deck. Wood rails can be built in a number of styles, also, you can consider lower maintenance aluminum railings or use glass and aluminum railings to provide a more open and spacious atmosphere.

Privacy Lattice – Due to the typically elevated nature of a deck, Assiniboine can build a variety of privacy lattices to break the line of site between you and your neighbors; minimize the “fishbowl” effect.

Deck skirting – Wrap your deck with the perfect finishing touch.

Deck skirting has the potential to make your whole deck project stand out. Choose from a simple lattice to tongue and groove siding.

Fences Assiniboine offers fences out of various woods ( pressure treated and cedar are the most common) and in countless different styles. A standard fence is 6’ tall and comes with 4x4 posts but we can build any type of fence you can imagine or find.

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COMPOSITE

pressure treated

purgolas, privacy lattice & arbors Purgolas, Arbors, and Privacy lattices can be built in any style and for any function that you desire. You can copy a design you saw down the street, or in a magazine, or you can dream your own up. Let us know what you’re interested in and we can make sure it’s built to last and to impress!

CEDAR

VINYL

imported

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

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Christmas Lights A

ssiniboine lights and Landscapes is the premier Christmas Light Installation business in Western Canada.

We specialize in large trees, steep roofs and bringing attention to your business during the holiday season.

Assiniboine is locally owned and operated and we take immense pride in our quality of work and client base. We consider it a privilege every time someone chooses Assiniboine as their business of choice. Assiniboine is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau and our record proves the quality of our work!

The Best People What really sets Assiniboine apart is the amazing quality of our people. We feel lucky to work with such great crews. Our crew leaders often have degrees in such varied subjects as philosophy, religious studies, psychology, marketing, business, fine arts and journalism. They take pride in their work and getting the job done right the first time. Not only are our leaders educated, they also have the physical ability to scale the highest peaks on any roof, or to climb to the top of any tree. It takes professional athletes like these men to do outstanding light installations. We have several staff who create or appear in ski films, are certified mountain guides who scale the most beautiful mountains in the world, and who just love the outdoors and are ready for any challenge. They know how to install lights in any conditions and can be counted on to do it safely.

The best equipment Assiniboine also has the best equipment in the business. Their bucket/boom trucks have a 60 ft. reach and allow them to service premium client who want something special! All Assiniboine’s trucks look professional, are in good working order and will not break down or leak oil on your street.

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The Best Process To get started or learn more about how Assiniboine operates, simply follow these easy steps. Having your Christmas lights set up has never been this easy!!!

1) Pick up the phone and give us a call. You will be greeted by one of our friendly office staff who are ready to answer any and all questions you may have.

2) Book an appointment, you do NOT have to be home, (our crews only work outside).

3) Tell Assiniboine what type of lights you have or want (Assiniboine will rent, sell or set up your lights) and where you want them installed.

4) Leave out instructions with your lights on your front porch for them to install. Assiniboine will test all your lights to make sure they are in perfect working order and replace any bulbs or strands that aren’t working with stock they have available on site.

5) Call to pay your invoice and enjoy your Christmas Lights!

Assiniboine’s installations are the best in the business.

All extension cords will be tucked away out of sight and timers set so that you have a hassle and worry free light experience.

Specializing in Big Trees, Homes and Businesses

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

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yard maintenance spring clean up (April 1 – May 31 approximately) Spring clean-ups are the first step to a healthy lawn throughout the summer, here’s what’s involved: • Leaf Clean Up – Clean up and remove all the debris that the fall and winter left in your yard.

• Power Rake or Dethatch - Removes old thatch, debris and moss while stimulating new growth resulting in a thicker lawn.

• Aerate – Increase nutrient & water absorption, and helps oxygenate the soil.

• Mow and Trim - Cleans up the appearance of the grass and kick starts growth.

• Fertilize – Provides your lawn with the proper nutrients it needs to be thick and green all summer.

• Debris Removal – We haul everything away so you don’t have to worry about it!

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Lawn maintenance - Is provided on a weekly or biweekly basis. Our crews will cut and trim your lawn and blow clean all hard surfaces.

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Vacation Cuts – Let us know when you want us to be there and your property will be well maintained while you’re enjoying your trip!

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Hedge and tree pruning – Let us know if you need a hand to keep your yard manicured and we’re happy to help out.

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Bed Maintenance – Weeds taking over your flower beds? Let us help. We provide everything from one time overhauls to ongoing maintenance.

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Fertilizer Programs – Fertilizer should be applied 3- 4 times a summer for your lawn’s optimal health.

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fall clean up (October 15 – November 15, (weather permitting) Fall clean up is a one time service to clean and prepare your property for the winter. This is also a great time for a final fertilizer application and to do any major pruning.

snow Removal Snowflakes should not equal backaches.

Let a PRO shovel your snow.

Assiniboine provides residential, acreage and commercial snow removal in Calgary and the surrounding area. Our equipment varies from shovels, scrapers and snow blowers, to skid steers, plow trucks, sanders and dump trucks. No matter the size, Assiniboine is equipped to do the job.

Assiniboine also offers different contract options ranging from removals on a per time basis to unlimited snow removals throughout the season.

Serving Homes, Acreages, Commercial and Industrial Properties HAND SHOVELING The tried and true staple of snow removal are crews who are there when you need them.

POWER BRUSHING Allows us to clean the walkway much more thoroughly than just the shovel, important for high traffic areas.

PLOW TRUCK Perfect for acreages, access roads and parking lots, our trucks use BOSS plows, the best in the business!

SKID STEER Ideal for industrial / commercial locations where space is a factor and we need to pile snow high for lack of space or for high volume contracts.

SALTING & SANDING For those days when no matter how you clean it, the ice is still there. We make your surfaces safe to walk and drive on.

Call for a free estimate • Calgary 403.301.3300 • Vancouver 604.551.0224 www.AssiniboineLandscaping.com

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CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SITTING IN FRONT OF THE FIRE. NOT SETTING UP LIGHTS IN – 30ºC.

LANDSCAPING NOT ONLY IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF YOUR OUTDOOR LIFE, IT’S ALSO AN INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT.

If this spring has you looking at your yard with hopes of creating a retreat to enjoy over the summer, call Assiniboine Lights and Landscapes and let their experts help you build the yard of your dreams!

Call Assiniboine at 403.301.3300 (Calgary) or 604.551.0224 (Vancouver) and visit Assiniboinelandscaping.com