--- title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space (26) description: Discover expert tips, ideas, and landscaping insights on the Back 40 Landscaping blog. Get inspired to enhance your outdoor space in Abbotsford, BC! (26) image: https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/2000px/Patio%20with%20curved%20retaining%20wall%20and%20tiered%20stone%20steps%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping%20in%20Abbotsford%2c%20BC.jpg --- # Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources #### Your Guide to Beautiful, Durable, and Functional Outdoor Spaces [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Picture1-2.png?width=365&name=Picture1-2.png) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/patio-pavers-vs-wood-decks) ## [Patio Pavers Vs Wood Decks](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/patio-pavers-vs-wood-decks) Jul. 17, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios) Patios are a great way to add a focal point to your backyard. Whether you are relaxing by a fire pit, or entertaining friends, it is an outdoor living space that you can truly make your own. When thinking about what you want your patio to be built... [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/patio-pavers-vs-wood-decks) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/french-drain-abbotsford-768x576-1.jpg?width=365&name=french-drain-abbotsford-768x576-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/the-best-french-drain-system-you-can-get) ## [The Best French Drain System You Can Get](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/the-best-french-drain-system-you-can-get) Jul. 05, 2021 | [French Drains](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/french-drains) When choosing what materials, combinations and layout of a French Drainage system you can put in, there are endless choices and possibilities. Today we are going to walk you through the best French Drain system you can get, and show you why it is... [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/the-best-french-drain-system-you-can-get) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/plywood-temp-road.jpg?width=365&name=plywood-temp-road.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/why-is-a-landscaping-project-budget-important) ## [Why Is A Landscaping Project Budget Important?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/why-is-a-landscaping-project-budget-important) Jun. 25, 2021 | [Fraser Valley Landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/fraser-valley-landscaping) 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. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/why-is-a-landscaping-project-budget-important) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-allan-block-fraser-valley2-768x768-1.jpg?width=365&name=retaining-wall-allan-block-fraser-valley2-768x768-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-walls-wood-vs-allan-block-2) ## [Retaining Walls Wood Vs. Allan Block](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-walls-wood-vs-allan-block-2) Jun. 18, 2021 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls) While both wood retaining walls and concrete retaining walls do the same thing, retain soil, there seems to be a debate on what retaining wall product is the best.  [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-walls-wood-vs-allan-block-2) [![French drain pipe in ground and excavator working in the Fraser Valley by Back 40 Landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Services/Drainage%20Solutions%20Photos/French%20drain%20pipe%20in%20ground%20and%20excavator%20working%20in%20the%20Fraser%20Valley%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping.jpg?width=365&name=French%20drain%20pipe%20in%20ground%20and%20excavator%20working%20in%20the%20Fraser%20Valley%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-much-do-french-drains-cost) ## [How Much Do French Drains Cost?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-much-do-french-drains-cost) Jun. 10, 2021 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage), [French Drains](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/french-drains), [Cost](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/cost) We'd hate for you to face the same frustrations with your outdoor space that you did last year. There's absolutely something you can do about muddy, wet, unusable spaces on your property. A French drain might be the solution if you have soggy spots... [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-much-do-french-drains-cost) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/abbotsford-landscaping-french-drains-768x576-1.jpg?width=365&name=abbotsford-landscaping-french-drains-768x576-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/got-excessive-yard-water-heres-the-top-ten-french-drain-problems) ## [Got Excessive Yard Water? Here's the Top Ten French Drain Problems](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/got-excessive-yard-water-heres-the-top-ten-french-drain-problems) Jun. 02, 2021 | [French Drains](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/french-drains) Installing a French drain can be a great landscaping solution for you if your backyard is wet, and unusable. That being said, there are many problems that can arise while thinking about putting in a French drain system, and having one installed. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/got-excessive-yard-water-heres-the-top-ten-french-drain-problems) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lr-SM-backyard-John-Deere-mower-and-strips-scaled.jpg?width=365&name=Lr-SM-backyard-John-Deere-mower-and-strips-scaled.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-have-a-great-lawn-without-breaking-a-sweat) ## [How To Have A Great Lawn Without Breaking A Sweat](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-have-a-great-lawn-without-breaking-a-sweat) Dec. 16, 2020 | [Fraser Valley Landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/fraser-valley-landscaping) ### Back 40 Landscaping Offers Clients Three Unique Services When It Comes To Turfgrass and Lawns Including [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-have-a-great-lawn-without-breaking-a-sweat) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cover-scaled-1.jpg?width=365&name=Cover-scaled-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/abbotsford-2021-curbside-collection-calendar) ## [Abbotsford 2021 Curbside Collection Calendar](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/abbotsford-2021-curbside-collection-calendar) Dec. 15, 2020 | [Community](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/community) ## Your 2021 Abbotsford Garbage Schedule Should Be Arriving Over the Next Few Days! [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/abbotsford-2021-curbside-collection-calendar) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Printable-2021-World-Juniors-hockey-schedule-1-721x1024-1.jpg?width=365&name=Printable-2021-World-Juniors-hockey-schedule-1-721x1024-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/printable-world-juniors-schedule) ## [Printable World Juniors Schedule](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/printable-world-juniors-schedule) Dec. 13, 2020 | [Community](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/community) ## World Juniors 2020 / 2021 ###  UPDATE Dec 2021: ### [**2021/2022 Printable World Juniors Schedule**](https://back40landscaping.ca/printable-iihf-world-juniors-2021-2022-official-schedule/) [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/printable-world-juniors-schedule) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Biggest-french-drain.jpg?width=365&name=Biggest-french-drain.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-much-does-a-drainage-system-cost) ## [How Much Does A Drainage System Cost](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-much-does-a-drainage-system-cost) Dec. 11, 2020 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage) Back 40 Landscaping has been helping homeowners fix their water issues for over eight years. We have fixed hundreds of customers drainage issues so that they never have to worry about their drainage systems failing again. 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