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Kamloops B.C.Canada
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Mon - Sat 8:00 - 5:00Sunday Closed
Kamloops B.C.Canada
Mon - Sat 8:00 - 5:00Sunday Closed
We offer a wide-range of services! Wondering if we do something? Just ask! (We design and install)
We'll take care of you through every step of the process: on-site design, consultation and installation.
Every landscape requires yearly maintenance from planting, removals, pruning, to general lawn/garden care.
We do irrigation systems on-site design, consultation, installation and maintenance. Also Drainage and pollutants control.
Interlocking concrete pavers, segmental retaining walls, concrete driveways and sidewalks.
Every landscapes deserves it's own unique features. We'll help you with curb appeal and outdoor home improvement projects.
We build sturdy and unique fences, pergolas, sheds and garden boxes using quality local materials.
Abacus was started over 20 years ago by Pierre Filisetti, one of the most highly regarded European-trained landscape specialists in British Columbia. His love for landscaping stems from growing up in the rural Italian Alps. Having no playgrounds or sports fields as distractions, he spent countless hours as a boy alongside his grandfather in the forest picking chestnuts, berries and mushrooms. This is where he developed a life-long love for the natural element. As a young adult, Pierre left his village to pursue technical training in forestry and agriculture.
In 1991 he became an owner and operator in Kamloops, B.C. quickly establishing himself with a number of commercial and residential landscaping projects. Pierre also worked in Victoria, B.C. for a few years before returning to Kamloops to continue his legacy of unsurpassed customer service and dedication to superior workmanship.
Landscaping requires an understanding, appreciation and respect of all the interconnected elements that make-up the natural world. Our work has been described as both "technical" and "thoughtful", while at the same time "creative" and "pristine". We take a gentle approach to working in concert with the natural environment. Reliability, professionalism and organization are all hallmarks of our ethically-minded and knowledge-based business model. We encourage letting go of things that do not work and moving forward with dynamic approaches to landscape improvement to ensure that our customers have a landscape which thrives and endures all four seasons.
We hold memberships and/or certifications from the following organizations:
The process is important. Here's a window into how we do things: (click and drag the slider!)
The following is a glimpse into some of the problems we have solved in the gardens and landscapes of Victoria and Kamloops. This page describes some of the issues people have presented us with and our approach to solving them. It highlights just a few of the advantages to hiring us first, before considering a less-experienced or a less-caring contractor. We want to work with people who appreciate quality service and workmanship and understand value.
Client complaint - We spent a considerable amount of money on an irrigation system and a year later it is not working. Some areas of our yard are too wet, some are too dry.
From our investigation of the system that was put in, we found the following common problems: unbalanced and uneven coverage caused by poor spray head spacing and wrong nozzle selection. Furthermore, the electrical connectors used below ground were intended for household use, not suited for outdoor application. We optimized spray head spacing, matched nozzle precipitation rates and replaced all electrical connectors.
Client complaint - We have a great deck but always need to go around one way to get to our lawn and garden area, and it makes for a huge inconvenience. As well, the deck is starting to rot in some areas.
From our examination we discerned that the wrong fasteners were selected and untreated lumber was used throughout. This coupled with a 20 foot detour that did not work for this young family. The client agreed that the best thing to do was what we suggested: moving some plants to the front yard, cutting a portion of the deck bench area, adding a secondary stairway with a concrete landing for more direct access to the lawn area and replace/add treated lumber pieces where needed.
We also made note of the sun's movement in the backyard as they wanted to clear and flatten an area to put in an above 10' x 10' pool for the children. We knew that the changes would extend the life and functionality of the deck and bring increased enjoyment and safety to the whole back yard.
Client complaint - We have this entire area along the one side of our home that has become a burden. It has become a place to store our refuse and recycling but feel it has much more potential.
A typical problem for side yards is that the wrong vegetation is planted, including lawn. This problem can be exacerbated by narrow sidewalks which limit access. Many landscapers deem side yards unimportant. However, we know side yards are just as important aesthetically and functionally and an integral part of the outdoor room. To remedy this situation we cleaned out the overgrown, unsuitable vegetation and built specific storage enclosures that made this garden area one to be proud of!
Client complaint - We bought a home with a lot of trees, shrubs and a wild garden but had no idea how to get it under control. Regrettably, we hired someone without checking their credentials and found ourselves in an unenviable mess!
Many inexperienced companies will hack away at shrubs and trees without any forethought. Cheaper? You bet! Competency? Zero! We walked the property, identified all the plant varieties and focused in on the long term value of each. We made educated suggestions as to what should remain and what would be best removed and recycled, or transplanted. We have the technical expertise to assist with any planting or pruning problems and we will guarantee the results.
Client complaint - We wanted a water feature, thinking the sound of a waterfall would be great beside our walkway down to our deck. In reality the water seldom flowed evenly. It went from heavy and loud and spilling over onto the deck, to almost never working and much too quiet. We spent a fortune on this feature and are now left with a dysfunctional eyesore.
We are constantly bombarded with advertisements boasting a new product or must-have item. Garden magazines can display beautiful out-of-context photographs and will promote such trends. Retailers are often overly zealous when promoting the "product of the week." Unscrupulous contractors will capitalize on all of these gimmicks and build expensive junk that does not suit the customer's lifestyle or their garden's surroundings. We believe in giving the customer what they want but also feel it is our professional responsibility to engage in conversation with the client as a means of ensuring alternative design options are given due consideration.
