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title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space (15)
description: Discover expert tips, ideas, and landscaping insights on the Back 40 Landscaping blog. Get inspired to enhance your outdoor space in Abbotsford, BC! (15)
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# Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources

#### Your Guide to Beautiful, Durable, and Functional Outdoor Spaces

[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SRA_COM_BEL2015_Patios_Pools_Moduline_005_LG-1024x967-1-3.jpg?width=365&name=SRA_COM_BEL2015_Patios_Pools_Moduline_005_LG-1024x967-1-3.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-areas)

## [Outdoor Living Bar, Eating, and Relaxation Areas](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-areas)

 Feb. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living)

**Outdoor living spaces typically have 3 main areas.**

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3362-1024x683-1.jpg?width=365&name=IMG_3362-1024x683-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-add-ons)

## [Outdoor Living Add Ons and Extras](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-add-ons)

 Feb. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living)

If you are wanting to design and build an outdoor living space you need to ask yourself, your friends and your builder what are the available add ons?

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20120911-expocrete-location-shots-0001-scaled-1-1.jpg?width=365&name=20120911-expocrete-location-shots-0001-scaled-1-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-height)

## [How High Can A Retaining Wall Be Built?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-height)

 Feb. 24, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

If we haven’t met before allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Back 40 Landscaping and our expertise is in retaining walls and hardscaping. We also like to bring education to those looking for retaining wall solutions.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/winter-2021-08-30-03-41-28-utc.jpg?width=365&name=winter-2021-08-30-03-41-28-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/protect-furniture-in-winter)

## [How Do I Protect My Patio Furniture In the Winter?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/protect-furniture-in-winter)

 Feb. 24, 2022 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

## How To Protect Patio Furniture In The Winter?

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/paver-fireplace-lakeview--Nov-16-2024-08-15-11-3094-AM.png?width=365&name=paver-fireplace-lakeview--Nov-16-2024-08-15-11-3094-AM.png) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/size-outdoor-living-space)

## [How Big Should An Outdoor Living Space Be?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/size-outdoor-living-space)

 Feb. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living)

**An Outdoor Living space should be sized according to your intended use.**

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/brick-and-stone-cottage-style-home-with-sunroom-p-2021-11-13-03-08-58-utc-1.jpg?width=365&name=brick-and-stone-cottage-style-home-with-sunroom-p-2021-11-13-03-08-58-utc-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/should-patio-slope)

## [Does My Patio Need To Be Sloped?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/should-patio-slope)

 Feb. 24, 2022 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

When you think about a patio being sloped, you may be picturing a drastic change from one end of the patio to the other.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20210426_101612-scaled-1.jpg?width=365&name=20210426_101612-scaled-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/french-drain-contractors-near-me)

## [French Drain Contractors Near Me](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/french-drain-contractors-near-me)

 Feb. 23, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living)

There are many types of [drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/category/drainage/) systems that can be installed on a property including perimeter drains and downspout drains, and while the name French Drain sounds complicated, it really is just another type of drainage system that can be put in to...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/port-style-red-wine-at-sunset-on-a-back-yard-patio-2021-08-30-16-12-27-utc-1024x683-1.jpg?width=365&name=port-style-red-wine-at-sunset-on-a-back-yard-patio-2021-08-30-16-12-27-utc-1024x683-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/best-firepits)

## [Best Outdoor Living Fire Pits](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/best-firepits)

 Feb. 22, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living)

There are 3 components that can be combined to create your custom natural gas fire pit. The Fire media, the burner, and the physical unit that contains it all.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/high-end-double-retaining-wall-3.webp?width=365&name=high-end-double-retaining-wall-3.webp) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-drainage)

## [Do Retaining Walls Need Drainage?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-drainage)

 Feb. 22, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Every retaining wall needs drainage. The slightly more complicated answer though…is what kind?

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-waterfall-2.webp?width=365&name=retaining-wall-waterfall-2.webp) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/faq-retaining-wall-2)

## [Retaining Wall FAQ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/faq-retaining-wall-2)

 Feb. 22, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

If we haven’t met before allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Back 40 Landscaping and our expertise is in retaining walls and hardscaping. We also like to bring education to those looking for retaining wall solutions.

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](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/faq-retaining-wall-2)

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