The Best Strata Landscape Blog in vancouver (according to us)

Property Manager meeting with Urban Forest Landscaping team member
By Rhys Green • April 6, 2026
Things getting missed? Slow replies from your landscaper? Here are 5 reasons Metro Vancouver stratas switch to Urban Forest for set-and-forget landscaping.
A spring time image of a well-landscaped strata lot
By Rhys Green • March 6, 2026
Lawns, beds, pruning and irrigation all wake up in March. Here's what should be happening at your strata site now so you aren't chasing it all season
By Rhys Green • February 6, 2026
The strata properties that look best in fall plan in February. 7 steps for councils: plant selection, pruning, weed control, soil prep and early booking.
A person in a white shirt and black pants stands at a flip chart, writing on the paper in a brightly lit office.
By Rhys Green • January 29, 2026
Our crews train through the Registered Landscape Technician (RLT) program, hold safety certifications and complete strata-specific onboarding.
A hand holds a fountain pen, signing a document on a white piece of paper.
By Rhys Green • January 7, 2026
Reviewing a strata landscaping contract? Check scope, visit frequency, pricing, exclusions, insurance and renewal terms before you sign.
Trowel and gray rectangular bricks next to a garden bed being prepared.
By Rhys Green • December 1, 2025
Winter is the smart season for strata upgrades in Metro Vancouver. 5 projects that boost curb appeal before spring: beds, drainage, pruning and hardscape.
A person tending a tall hedge in front of a building. A small tree is on the right.
By Rhys Green • November 1, 2025
Boxwood, hydrangea, lavender, skimmia, salal and more: 10 easy-care plants that thrive in Vancouver's climate and keep strata maintenance costs down.
Green foliage of an evergreen tree, with overlapping branches, in close-up.
By Rhys Green • October 1, 2025
Cut long-term landscaping costs on your Vancouver strata. Discover the best low-maintenance shrubs, grasses and perennials to thrive in a coastal climate.