With the novel coronavirus halting any summer travel plans outside of Manitoba, many residents are looking to spruce up their backyards to create a relaxing space to hang out with the family. “I’ve been working at home for a while, been spending lots of time in the backyard,” Winnipeg resident Joel Hildebrand said. “It was a big mess for a while.” From getting sod put in to pergolas and decks, the more time being spent at home has driven up the demand for backyard maintenance.
Homeowner Ricky Brar noted that getting a hold of contractor to build his backyard oasis was harder than imagined. “Trying to get someone to come and get it done was a pretty big challenge,” Brar said.