Naturalization
Benefits of Planting Native Species in Your Garden
Native plant gardening in southern Ontario has a plethora of benefits for both the environment and the gardener. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider incorporating native plants into your garden: Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, which means they are more likely to thrive in…
Read MoreNaturalized Front Yards with Style
The primary element of curb appeal is your front landscaping. Usually, you will find traditional trees and flower beds next to the house and manicured lawn leading to the door. Not all front yards need to be identical. There are several effective elements you can add to benefit wildlife and still make your neighbors happy.…
Read MoreWhy Pondless Waterfalls Are a Great Choice
A pondless waterfall is nothing more than a water feature that has a recirculating stream of water but does not incorporate a larger basin like a pond. It pumps water from a reservoir through the spillway and back again. There are any number of sizes and configurations so it will work just great in either…
Read MoreKoi Keeping Tips
Adding koi to ponds is popular across all cultures. They are playful and ideal for most backyard water gardens. Many people report that the addition of these creatures aid in stress relief and relaxation. As part of feng shui, the concept of bringing harmony into one’s surroundings, it will extend the feeling from inside to…
Read MoreDesigning a Backyard Recreation Pond
If you have been researching water feature landscaping options, you may have come across recreational ponds. We can all agree that they are a luxurious and functional alternative to swimming pools. They add the immense beauty of a water feature while remaining optimal for swimming and lounging. Do it Yourself or Hire a Professional? Anytime…
Read MoreBee Friendly Landscapes
Pollinators are responsible for reproduction in flowering plants. These are not just the annuals you plant in your landscape, but vegetables, fruit trees, and other plants also produce flowers. By transporting pollen from one plant to another, fertilization occurs and then fruits and seeds are produced. There are a number of pollinators including birds, bats,…
Read MoreRainwater Harvesting and Re-Use
Looking out your window on a stormy day, you may have wondered if it was possible to harvest that rain and save it for reuse during times of less frequent showers or even droughts. The good news is that it is not only possible it is a very good idea. Technical Terms Although you may…
Read MoreNewly 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…
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