Each year Canada Blooms invites designers to show the possibilities of entrance spaces. This year was not exception. Designers demonstrated their creativity for small spaces like doorsteps and backsteps. The main theme of this year featured gardens was Canadiana. Exhibitors used traditional Canadian materials (flowers and trees) as well as national symbols.

Do Up the Doorsteps featured gardens:

Do Up the Doorsteps: The Canadian Kaleidoscope (Idaโ€™s Designs) โ€” Canada is cohesive with a diverse culture that allows for a starburst of various creative talents.

Do Up the Doorsteps: 1867 (Greer Design Group) โ€” 1867 garden design, with its classic stone walls and porch seating was an era of simpler times.

Do Up the Doorsteps: Scandinavian Canadian (Melanie Rekola Landscape Design) โ€” Cultural diversity and inclusiveness are distinctive qualities that make Canada shine!

Do Up the Doorsteps: Winter Interest โ€” An Important Season (Down2Earth) โ€” We are lucky to live in a country with 4 seasons. In most parts of our beautiful country, Winter is the longest season but often over looked.

Do Up the Doorsteps: Contemporary Small Spaces (ExperTrees) โ€” Contemporary elegance in a small space.

Do Up the Backsteps: Old Fashioned Fun (Garden Retreats) โ€” Back to basics with Canadian flair.

Do Up the Backsteps: Our Cozy Retreat (By Ginkgo Design & Home Smith Gardening).

Do Up the Backsteps: My Tiny Backyard Getaway (Green Art Landscape Design) โ€” This cozy backyard is designed with relaxation in mind. Unwind in a hammock under the shady canopy of vines.

Do Up the Backsteps: Muskoka at Home (Jackson Pond) โ€” Inspiration for us has always come from the natural beauty of Canadaโ€™s streams and waterfalls. By recreating what Mother Nature has perfected, weโ€™re able to create a truly Canadian paradise in our clientsโ€™ backyard.

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