Posts Tagged ‘landscape maintenance’
How to Know When to Hire a Landscape Designer
Should you DIY or should you hire? Lots of people like to work in their own gardens, it comes back to our roots as humanity where putting things in the ground was our very way of life. These days, most of us don’t have to focus on landscaping design and planting gardens just to live…
Read MoreGarden Maintenance in the Spring – Karin Banerd
At Quiet Nature Ltd, our spring clean-up generally involves removing the dead plant material of existing perennials and grasses, and prepping the perennials, shrubs and trees for the growing season. Following is a list of what we do, though not in any particular order: Brush mulch away from existing perennials and grasses. This prevents smothering…
Read MoreWhy Spring and Fall clean-ups are essential
Cleaning up your beds in the spring and fall will aid and prepare plants for future growing seasons. You can help to give plants a head start for growing by removing dead plant material, pruning, turning/supplementing soil and cutting back perennials. Transplanting is most beneficial during this time as well.
Read MoreWhy is pruning important?
Many gardeners are afraid to prune for fear of destroying the plant. But pruning can be necessary to ensure optimal growth in a garden setting.
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 MoreShould I invest in a landscape maintenance package?
Should I invest in a landscape maintenance package? By hiring Quiet Nature for your landscape maintenance needs, you eliminate all hassles associated with property upkeep. Our qualified professional staff will know if your annuals/perennials are healthy and thriving in your beds, whether a Japanese maple tree will grow well in that shaded backyard corner, or…
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