--- title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space | Outdoor Living description: Outdoor Living | Discover expert tips, ideas, and landscaping insights on the Back 40 Landscaping blog. Get inspired to enhance your outdoor space in Abbotsford, BC! 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 ## Posts about Outdoor Living: [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20210531_132346-1-scaled.jpg?width=365&name=20210531_132346-1-scaled.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/certified-paver-installers) ## [Certified Paver Installers](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/certified-paver-installers) Mar. 25, 2024 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios), [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living) When planning for your paver build, there are many unknowns. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/certified-paver-installers) [![Freshly sodded backyard with multi-tier retaining walls built by Back 40 Landscaping in Mission, BC](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Portfolio/Mission%20Retaining%20Wall%20Two%20part%20project%20-%20Debbie/Second%20Upload/Part%201/Freshly%20sodded%20backyard%20with%20multi-tier%20retaining%20walls%20built%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping%20in%20Mission%2c%20BC.jpg?width=365&name=Freshly%20sodded%20backyard%20with%20multi-tier%20retaining%20walls%20built%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping%20in%20Mission%2c%20BC.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/working-with-back40-landscaping) ## [All You Need To Know About Working With Back 40 Landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/working-with-back40-landscaping) Mar. 18, 2024 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living), [Back 40 landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/back-40-landscaping) Thank you for taking the time to let us in on your project! [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/working-with-back40-landscaping) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/26494.jpg?width=365&name=26494.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/low-maintenance-landscaping-river-rock-rip-rap-and-mulch) ## [Low Maintenance Landscaping: River Rock, Rip Rap, and Mulch](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/low-maintenance-landscaping-river-rock-rip-rap-and-mulch) Mar. 15, 2024 | [Gravel](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/gravel), [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living) Low maintenance landscaping is an ever-increasing design requirement to first improve the look and curb appeal of your home, and to do so with as little maintenance as possible. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/low-maintenance-landscaping-river-rock-rip-rap-and-mulch) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BelgardWestern_PisaLite_001-Nov-16-2024-08-14-09-3056-AM.jpeg?width=365&name=BelgardWestern_PisaLite_001-Nov-16-2024-08-14-09-3056-AM.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-not-built-correctly) ## [Problems With Allan Block Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-not-built-correctly) Oct. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living), [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls) Before getting into why Allan Block retaining walls need to be built correctly, let's talk about what an Allan Block retaining wall is. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-not-built-correctly) [![](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-cost) ## [A Simple Breakdown of Outdoor Living Space Cost](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-cost) Feb. 26, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living) 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/outdoor-living-cost) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/paver-lakeview--Nov-16-2024-08-15-21-6381-AM.png?width=365&name=paver-lakeview--Nov-16-2024-08-15-21-6381-AM.png) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/who-is-a-good-fit-outdoor-living) ## [Who Is A Good Fit For An Outdoor Living Space?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/who-is-a-good-fit-outdoor-living) Feb. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living) On the surface it may sound like almost everyone who enjoys being outdoors is a good fit for an outdoor living space. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/who-is-a-good-fit-outdoor-living) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/backyard-2021-08-29-15-06-09-utc-1.jpg?width=365&name=backyard-2021-08-29-15-06-09-utc-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-must-haves) ## [What Are Some Outdoor Living Must Haves?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-must-haves) Feb. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living) Some typical Outdoor Living must haves include **lighting, WIFI, electrical outlets, speakers, and TV’s.** [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-must-haves) [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/barbecue-in-the-winter-2021-08-29-04-21-26-utc.jpg?width=365&name=barbecue-in-the-winter-2021-08-29-04-21-26-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-cooking) ## [Outdoor Living Cooking](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-cooking) Feb. 24, 2022 | [Outdoor Living](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/outdoor-living) Outdoor Living spaces really should have an outdoor cooking area of some sort. [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-cooking) [![](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.** [Read More double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/outdoor-living-areas) [![](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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