About Willow & Stone
A reference resource on landscape design and backyard planning for Canadian homeowners.
What this site is
Willow & Stone covers the practical side of outdoor space planning in Canada — from how to lay out a backyard before committing to any major construction, to what materials hold up through freeze-thaw cycles, to which perennials survive a Prairie winter.
The content here draws on publicly available horticultural guidance, material data sheets, and regional gardening resources. Nothing on this site is intended as professional landscaping advice — always consult a licensed contractor or landscape architect for structural work.
What topics are covered
Articles focus on three main areas: garden layout and spatial planning, hardscape selection (pathways, edging, retaining features), and seasonal maintenance routines appropriate for Canadian climate zones.
Plant recommendations refer to Natural Resources Canada's plant hardiness zone map, which divides the country into zones based on winter temperatures, frost-free days, rainfall, and other factors.
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