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title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space | Patios (4)
description: Patios | Discover expert tips, ideas, and landscaping insights on the Back 40 Landscaping blog. Get inspired to enhance your outdoor space in Abbotsford, BC! (4)
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# Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources

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

## Posts about Patios (4):

[![](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/outdoor-living-space-with-a-gas-fire-pit-in-early-2021-09-01-15-56-51-utc.jpg?width=365&name=outdoor-living-space-with-a-gas-fire-pit-in-early-2021-09-01-15-56-51-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/guide-to-patios)

## [The Ultimate Guide To Patio Renovation and Construction](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/guide-to-patios)

 Feb. 11, 2022 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

At back40landscaping, our goal is to educate homeowners on their potential landscaping projects, and we truly find that honesty is the best policy.

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[![Patio with landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Services/Patio%20Renovation%20Photos/Elevated%20patio%20with%20a%20small%20landscaped%20garden%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping%20in%20Abbotsford%2c%20BC.jpg?width=365&name=Elevated%20patio%20with%20a%20small%20landscaped%20garden%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping%20in%20Abbotsford%2c%20BC.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-landscape-around-a-paver-patio/)

## [How to Landscape Around a Paver Patio](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-landscape-around-a-paver-patio/)

 Jan. 27, 2022 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

Paver patios add a beautiful spot for homeowners to enjoy their time spent in their backyard, but on their own concerete pavers ( or brick pavers) can look hard and colorless. After adding furnishings and lighting, there can still feel like there is...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/outdoor-patio-landscaping-green-grass-2021-10-11-17-10-48-utc.jpg?width=365&name=outdoor-patio-landscaping-green-grass-2021-10-11-17-10-48-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/landscaping-around-a-paver-patio)

## [Landscaping Around A Paver Patio](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/landscaping-around-a-paver-patio)

 Jan. 05, 2022 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

Paver patios add a beautiful spot for homeowners to enjoy their time spent in their backyard, but on their own can look hard and colorless. After adding furnishings and lighting, there can still feel like there is something missing to your outdoor...

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[![Paver patio next to landscaping in Abbotsford, BC by Back 40 Landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Services/Patio%20Renovation%20Photos/Paver%20patio%20next%20to%20landscaping%20in%20Abbotsford%2c%20BC%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping.jpg?width=365&name=Paver%20patio%20next%20to%20landscaping%20in%20Abbotsford%2c%20BC%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/small-patio-ideas)

## [Small Patio Design Ideas](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/small-patio-ideas)

 Dec. 02, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

Adding a patio is a great way to create more usable space and enjoy the outdoors. Even if your yard isn’t huge, plenty of small patio design ideas pack a punch. You should absolutely consider adding a small patio, even if you're working with a...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/the-master-lays-paving-stones-in-layers-garden-2021-08-31-09-14-49-utc.jpg?width=365&name=the-master-lays-paving-stones-in-layers-garden-2021-08-31-09-14-49-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-is-paver-efflorescence)

## [What Is Paver Efflorescence?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-is-paver-efflorescence)

 Dec. 02, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

You have just gotten a new brick paver driveway or patio installed, and you notice that some of the pavers have a white tinge to them, giving them a dull look. This dull, white tinge is called efflorescence. New brick pavers and old alike have...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fragment-of-the-square-paved-of-a-large-granite-ti-2021-08-29-08-46-15-utc-1.jpg?width=365&name=fragment-of-the-square-paved-of-a-large-granite-ti-2021-08-29-08-46-15-utc-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/should-you-seal-your-patio-pavers)

## [Should You Seal Your Patio Pavers?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/should-you-seal-your-patio-pavers)

 Dec. 02, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

Brick Pavers add curb appeal, can be a focal point to any home, and are used for driveways, sidewalks, and patios. Brick Pavers come in a variety of different colors and shapes, and when taken care of a paver patio, will look great year after year....

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dad-and-boy-playing-and-wrestling-in-the-snow-with-2021-08-31-11-05-13-utc.jpg?width=365&name=dad-and-boy-playing-and-wrestling-in-the-snow-with-2021-08-31-11-05-13-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/prepare-your-patio-for-winter)

## [Prepare Your Patio For Winter](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/prepare-your-patio-for-winter)

 Dec. 02, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

While you can still enjoy your patio during the winter , it is understandable that some homeowners want to put an end to patio season, and tidy up their outdoor dining space, even if they have a covered patio, so that they can stay cozy and warm in...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/patio-with-chairs-and-table-2021-08-26-15-44-35-utc.jpg?width=365&name=patio-with-chairs-and-table-2021-08-26-15-44-35-utc.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-seal-patio-pavers)

## [How To Seal Patio Pavers](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/how-to-seal-patio-pavers)

 Dec. 02, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

Concrete pavers are a fantastic way to change up the look of your outdoor living space. They last longer than wood, and give a clean look to any area of your yard. Whether paving stones are being used for driveways, sidewalks, or patios, every home...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cost-patio-4--1.png?width=365&name=cost-patio-4--1.png) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-is-the-difference-between-a-patio-and-a-deck)

## [What Is the Difference Between A Patio and A Deck?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-is-the-difference-between-a-patio-and-a-deck)

 Aug. 14, 2021 | [Patios](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/patios)

While many homeowners link the two together, outdoor patios and decks are very different. Both will provide you with an outdoor space to enjoy, and can allow you to bask the outdoors all year round. Whether you choose to build a deck or a patio will...

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