Posts Tagged ‘landscape design’
Permeable Paving Options for Residential Driveways
After years of wear and tear, you may need to repave your driveway. In your online research travels, you may have come across the eco-friendly benefits of permeable pavement options. You should consider landscaping options that are better for the environment before all else. The great thing about permeable pavement is the wide variety of…
Read MoreBenefits of Permeable Paver Driveways
When thinking about what type of driveway to install in your home, it is important to consider a few different things. First of all, what will it look like? What sort of aesthetic are you going for in your home? Remember, the driveway is one of the first things people will see when they pull…
Read MoreGrassland Restoration
The loss of grasslands is a serious problem. It increases soil erosion and disturbs wildlife. The animals and insects that normally inhabit grassland areas will either find their way into residential communities or will disappear. That includes the pollinators that are vital to continued plant propagation. At Quiet Nature we recognize the need to maintain…
Read MoreResidential Lawn Alternatives & Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Many ecologically responsible home owners would like to have some alternatives to the manicured turf found throughout the city. They would like to have a lovely landscape around their house but would prefer to avoid wasting water resources to keep it alive, especially when droughts hit. The good news is that there are a number…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreWaterfall Design and Construction Tips
Adding to your home or office building landscape is always exciting and challenging. When you consider adding a waterfall or cascade to your area, it can be fun to plan and watch as it takes form. Why a waterfall? First, it is just captivating to watch. Sitting on a nearby bench and enjoying the day…
Read MoreSustainable Landscape Design Trends
You are planning to renovate your landscape. You want to be on trend but you also want it to be traditional so that it won’t need revamping every few years. The best way to go is with a sustainable landscape design. Sustainable means that it is eco-friendly by reducing the reliance on non-renewable sources and…
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 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 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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