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“Upon hiring GNB Builders to build our dream home we have felt nothing but the utmost confidence in and appreciation for our contractor Greg. From start to finish GNB has handled our project with integrity, honesty and a phenomenal work ethic. During our numerous changes and custom requirements Greg and Heidi were there to help support and even make in our absence, a vast array of critical choices; always with a tasteful, high quality outcome.

Quick to reply, always reachable, GNB ensured our experience during the build went as smooth as any major project could. Heidi has and eye for design, matched only be Greg’s’ high standards for quality and attention to detail. Greg’s’ competence has gained him not only the respect of his talented and professional employees and subtrades but also that of his clients and peers, all of which is apparent as soon as you walk on the job site. Our finished home far exceeds our original expectations and we have received nothing but compliments and revel from all our visitors. We feel extremely secure in recommending GNB Builders and hope to work again with Greg and Heidi in the near future.”

Esther Fatovic

 

 

 

 

Landscaping

Combining your landscaping dreams while building your dream home can be cost saving. The commencement of new home construction is an ideal time to begin the preliminary landscape design. Large machine such as excavators or back hoes are brought in to dig your homes foundation Time for these machines can be costly, as well there is a transport fee, so we recommend utilizing this time to place large rocks, level areas, create large garden beds or removing unwanted vegetation. Greg Bianchini the President of GNB Builders Inc. has an eye for landscape design and can assist you in making some of the large decisions.

Built Green Custom Home

Commonly the planting of trees, shrubs and grass occur when the home is complete due to safety issues and to prevent damage to new plants. Learning about the different plants that grow in your area and some of the local gardening challenges is advised before spending a lot of money at the garden store. Many homes on Vancouver Island are challenged with browsing from Island deer, however there are deer resistant shrubs that are beautiful and hardy.

The following sites are helpful

  • BC Landscape and Garden Associations website, Garden Wise. 
  • Canadian Garden Resource, strictly for gardening in Canada, I can Garden
  • Online Garden Guide with gardening /images and information covering flowers, vegetables and herbs, GardenGuides.com
  • Canadian Gardener Magazine’s website offers landscape ideas, garden tips, lots of photos and links. Canadian Gardening Online
  • A family favorite, Dave’s Garden a website packed with information, photos and gardening tips.Dave’s Garden
  • Stokes is a great resource and offers high quality seeds and accessories for both home gardeners, Stokes
  • Another Canadian favorite is Veseys which offer a free catalogue, lots of excellent information, unique plants and seeds and endless photos, Veseys.
 
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