Archive for March 2020
Pond vs. Pool – Pros and Cons
You are anticipating adding a major water feature to your home landscape. The basic decision is whether to build a pond or a pool. A pond is an area of water, either human made or natural, smaller than a lake usually with different levels of water level. Generally they do not include moving water like…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Response: Somewhere between an Ostrich and a Panic Room.
Open for business…for now. Although we won’t be shutting down operations at Quiet Nature (or hoarding toilet paper), we are taking this threat very seriously. We do believe it is dangerous and is going to get much worse over the coming weeks. Working outdoors in small groups is one of the safest work…
Read MoreHow to Create Sustainable Landscapes
The late 20th and now in the 21st Century we are becoming more aware of the necessity to create sustainable lifestyles. That includes our outdoor living spaces. There are quite a few opportunities to still have the comfort of a home or office landscape but with greater attention to the impact it has on the…
Read MoreSpring Landscape Maintenance Tips
As spring approaches, there are a number of tasks that can be undertaken to spruce up your landscape. Here are some tips about things that can be done to make things look a bit nicer and prepare the way for summer planting and outdoor activities. Clean up Once the snow is gone, you probably notice…
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