Enjoy, Relax and Appreciate

Written by Ananda Landscapes | 17 February 2012

Our homes should be our own personal retreat. Away from the hustle and bustle of the world, surrounded by our family and our favourite things – this is when we should feel completely at ease. Outdoor living spaces can be an extension of your home as well, providing all these things and more in a beautiful, natural environment that will take away your stresses and calm your mind.

In the fast-paced world of today, it seems that people have come to accept stress as just another thing we have to deal with, just another thing on our ever-full plate. While staying busy and active is usually the sign of a meaningful life, it does not mean that you have to let yourself get bogged down with the stress of always being pulled in every direction.

Your outdoor living space can offer you the perfect place to decompress. Create a home away from home, incorporating your own tastes into the design and crafting a personal retreat. Calming colours, soothing sounds, tempting textures, wonderful water features – all of this could await you after your long day of running around fulfilling the various responsibilities that life requires of you.

Luxurious backyards that create a relaxing retreat to be enjoyed everyday are very popular, but these are more than just a trend. Here at Ananda Landscapes we truly believe that with the right blend of our custom landscaping design and your personal touches, you can have an outdoor living space that is both functional for you, your family and your guests, while still providing you that escape you so crave.

Take some time for yourself to enjoy, relax and appreciate your life and your home. You deserve it!

About Ananda Landscapes Since 1978 Ananda Landscapes has been providing individuals and families, primarily within the Calgary and surrounding area, professional landscaping and outdoor living space design services and products including an array of heat sources, night lighting and water features. At Ananda Landscapes we know that landscape design is more than simply plants and patios; it’s about creating lifestyle opportunities. It is our passion to help you envision, design and build the biggest and most exciting room on your property: your yard—and without restrictions. Wherever it is that you live, Ananda creates outdoor living spaces for every person and answers to every type of lifestyle.

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Customized Landscape with Water Features – Creating a Personal Oasis

Written by Ananda Landscapes | 02 February 2012

Finding time to spend outside can be daunting – especially in Calgary, Alberta where the weather is more unpredictable than the traffic. But, for our own health and general well being, we need to take the time to make the time to relax, breathe and just be. There is no better place than in your own personal outdoor space that has been created just for you. Connecting with nature – hearing the trees in the wind, birds chirping, and natural waterfalls can be one of the most effective way to de-stress and find some room to just breath.

By taking the time to carefully consider your lifestyle needs, we can help you create a customized landscape and create that outdoor living space that will fulfill not only your wants, but also the needs of your family. When decorating your home, you may design spaces with specific functions, a colour palette to represent your tastes or evoke a mood. Maybe you have plants to help with air quality or to add a personal touch. Did you select specific furniture for a desired style or needed function? These same principles apply when designing your landscape – the outside room of your home.

When creating your personal oasis, things you may want to consider are:

• Maintenance – how much work do you want your yard to be.
• Function – are you using the space primarily to entertain, a kids playground, or is it your personal escape.
• Budget – how much do you want to spend on landscaping and furniture? What other costs do you need to consider?
• Materials – materials are an easy way to change the style of an outdoor living space; are you looking for something natural feeling, contemporary, or maybe even a little rustic?

When deciding how to transform your outdoor space to a dream oasis, we're here to help. We understand that city life is constantly go, go, going. We can help you create that outdoor room that will allow you to rejuvenate yourself, find inner peace, and inspiration in your own back yard.

About Ananda Landscapes Since 1978 Ananda Landscapes has been providing individuals and families, primarily within the Calgary and surrounding area, professional landscaping services and products including an array of heat sources, night lighting and water features. At Ananda Landscapes we know that landscape design is more than simply plants and patios; it’s about creating lifestyle opportunities. It is our passion to help you envision, design and build the biggest and most exciting room on your property: your yard—and without restrictions. Wherever it is that you live, Ananda creates outdoor living spaces for every person and answers to every type of lifestyle.

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Ideas for Your Summer Landscaping Project: English Garden

Written by Ananda Landscapes | 25 January 2012

Turn your backyard into an outdoor hideaway enviable of the English countryside. English garden landscapes have become a popular choice for homeowners across the globe. Fragrant roses and other colourful flowers, lush green plant life, meandering walkways, and hidden sitting areas are just a few of the features that make up the tranquility, privacy, and mystery of English gardens.

It doesn’t take much to create an English Garden in your backyard. With the right landscaping materials and patio furniture sets and outdoor accessories, you’re well on your way to enjoying a relaxing summer evening, drinking sangria – hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the world around you.

One of the main features of an English garden is the winding pathways. Materials such as gravel or bark are inexpensive yet beautiful, and interlocking stone make great walkways to reach your sitting area. For a more authentic English garden feel, you can combine pathway materials in natural colours. Make sure your pathways are made with soft angles and curves to enhance the relaxed environment.

Sitting areas should be focused around the key elements of your garden. Place your furniture in grassy, shaded areas, around your favourite floral designs. Outdoor furniture and accessories will also help in adding to the English countryside feel of your backyard. Natural, simple accessories in wood or teak are commonly found in English gardens. These materials give your furniture a weathered, romantic appearance.

Other elements that can be included in English garden landscapes are herb gardens – for different aromas, rustic wooden fences or shrubs for added privacy, fresh vegetables and fruit trees, ponds, gazebos, and vines that wind up walls, around trellises, and over pathways.

For more information on creating your own English garden, contact us at any time!

About Ananda Landscapes Since 1978 Ananda Landscapes has been providing individuals and families, primarily within the Calgary and surrounding area, professional landscaping and outdoor living space design services and products including an array of heat sources, night lighting and water features. At Ananda Landscapes we know that landscape design is more than simply plants and patios; it’s about creating lifestyle opportunities. It is our passion to help you envision, design and build the biggest and most exciting room on your property: your yard—and without restrictions. Wherever it is that you live, Ananda creates outdoor living spaces for every person and answers to every type of lifestyle.

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Ideas for Your Summer Landscaping Project: Tropical Touches

Written by Ananda Landscapes | 20 January 2012

Let’s fast-forward a few months and imagine that it’s springtime in our fair city. You’ve survived another Calgary winter and you are ready for some warmer temperatures! You dream of lounging by a pool and a beautiful sunny afternoon, sipping a fruity drink topped with a miniature umbrella…

Reality check! Your yard is looking a little worse for the wear after a chilly winter. There may be some overgrown weeds; your flower beds may have seen better days and your out-dated patio furniture may be covered in dust and dirt. Have no fear! With some custom landscaping from Ananda you can transform your outdoor living space into a sleek escape, and turn that tropical dream into a reality!

1. Stay sun-safe with a stylish shade solution such as a gazebo or awning over your deck.

2. Create a comfortable lounging area with cabanas or loungers. There are many options for outdoor furniture than mimic the style and feel of an indoor space but have all-weather fabric. You may choose neutral colours or more colourful tones that match flowers or fauna in your yard.

3. A swimming pool would be lovely, but other water features can just as easily create that tropical ambiance.  A swim spa, hot tub or pondless waterfall provides great visual appeal and a soothing background noise. The way the sun bounces off the waters’ surface will instantly transport you to another place.

4. Soft lighting such as candlelight or night lighting will create a relaxing ambiance that will complete the overall look and feel of your yard. Try placing small votive candles in glass containers and scattering them around, or find some beautiful paper lanterns. With the warmer summer nights why not maximize the time you can spend in your beautiful retreat?

About Ananda Landscapes Since 1978 Ananda Landscapes has been providing individuals and families, primarily within the Calgary and surrounding area, professional landscaping and outdoor living space design services and products including an array of heat sources, night lighting and water features. At Ananda Landscapes we know that landscape design is more than simply plants and patios; it’s about creating lifestyle opportunities. It is our passion to help you envision, design and build the biggest and most exciting room on your property: your yard—and without restrictions. Wherever it is that you live, Ananda creates outdoor living spaces for every person and answers to every type of lifestyle.

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