Naturalization
Newly released guide for stopping the spread of Invasive Plants in Ontario
Weeds… a royal pain for anyone with a green thumb that likes to garden. Choking vine plants, crab grass in patio stones, dandelions in your lawn… the list goes on. But did you know some types of weeds are actually harmful and destructive to native plant and animal habitats in Ontario? Learning to recognize and…
Read MoreCTV Features Lawn Alternatives from Quiet Nature
Lawn Alternatives interview with Daine Verneil (CTV’s Province wide) featuring Quiet Nature Landscaping (June 9 2013)
Read MoreWhat is a Natural Swimming Pool?
Imagine a garden pond filled with white and pink water lilies and purple irises and humming with a chorus of frogs and birds. Now imagine swimming in it. Alice Klein and Hannah Hislop take a dip in the world of natural swimming pools for your landscape ( article from http://www.theecologist.org/) Superficially, a natural swimming pool looks like…
Read MoreWhy are trees so important?
THE BENEFITS OF TREES… (from http://landscapeontario.com/benefits-of-trees) Below are some quick facts on the benefits of trees and the equity value of landscaping. Trees improve health Trees improve moods and emotions, and they create feelings of relaxation and well-being. Trees provide privacy and a sense of security. Foliage helps to settle out, trap and hold particulate pollutants…
Read MoreMother nature needs a helping hand
Our population now lingers just over 7 billion people…Roughly double what it was 50 years ago. It is essential for us to prioritize and learn to understand the impact it’s having on our environment. Change is not an option anymore….It’s imperative…… We have to help our earth, and make a conscious effort each and every…
Read MoreThe benefits of a natural eco-space
In Ontario we are quite fortunate to have an abundance of beautiful native plants to create natural and sustainable gardens in our own backyards.
Read MoreNatural Playgrounds are on the rise in Ontario
There is a steady rise of natural playgrounds in Ontario. They are turning up at school playgrounds to parks and even childcare centers. The creation of natural spaces for play helps kids connect to nature, become more physically active and develop limitless opportunities for creative play. Studies have also shown that natural play contributes to…
Read MoreThe ultimate Southern Ontario backyard
Designing outdoor living spaces over the past 13 years in and around Waterloo Region, I’ve come to realize that few landscape elements can add as much impact to your yard as a water feature. From small bubbling rocks to large scale ponds or natural swimming pools, it’s hard to compete with the the sights, sounds…
Read MoreSustainable landscape design: Natural Swimming Pools
Natural swimming pools in Ontario, having become tremendously popular in Europe over the past 20 years or so, are just starting to catch on here. So what exactly, you ask, is a natural swimming pool?
Read MoreCorporate landscape naturalization
This spring in Ontario, with little rain and drought-like conditions, continues to show us the flaws with large scale turf landscapes. Driving around Waterloo Region”s industrial and office parks one is already seeing lawns going dormant, and it’s only May.
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