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  • A landscaped garden with purple flowers, reddish tall grasses, large trees, a mulch-covered ground, and a cloudy sky overhead. No people are visible.

    What is the importance of a fall cleanup?
    The last days of summer are fading along with the leaves… but just as the leaves will fade to gold, so must we create this golden opportunity to prepare our gardens for the winter to come and the next spring to arrive.
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  • A neatly manicured lawn fronts a brick house with a porch supported by white columns. Landscaping includes ornamental grasses, rocks, and a few small shrubs.

    Property Staging- The Exterior…
    Curb appeal is big. Just as we understand that the main purpose of a resume is to get you an interview, curb appeal needs to get potential buyers in the door. First impressions of the exterior are critical. Overgrown shrubs, gardens surrendering to …
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  • A well-manicured backyard with a brick path, lush green lawn, mulched flowerbeds, a variety of plants, and a red-leafed tree. A wooden deck and metal gate are visible.

    Garden 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 …
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  • A serene outdoor deck with a glass railing overlooks a garden with colorful flowers, a playground, and a pond. A woven lantern accentuates the space.

    Designing Landscapes for Easy Maintenance
    Everyone wants to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors, but very few people want to spend their weekends tending to chores in their backyard. Traditional homes have large patches of green grass and flower beds galore, but these elements aren’t …
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  • An outdoor evening gathering with people socializing under string lights. Some are talking, while one person looks at their phone. A convivial, warm atmosphere.

    Recreating Natural Processes in Your Backyard
    Many people can craft a beautiful landscape given the right resources, but it takes a special assortment of skills to recreate natural processes in a home’s backyard. Minimally invasive landscape designs should incorporate elements that reflect …
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  • The image shows a cluster of vibrant yellow and orange flowers with dark centers, nestled in green foliage, conveying natural beauty and vivid colors.

    Picking the Right Plants for the Right Places
    With so many options to choose from, many people feel stuck when it comes to selecting the right plants for their property. The visual appeal of a plant is certainly important, but the look shouldn’t be the sole focus. Instead, it’s important to …
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  • A modern house with large windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with a wooden pergola, stone retaining walls, and colorful autumn foliage.

    Landscape Design 101: Why Form Always Follows Function
    Home and property owners often have grand ambitions for their landscape projects. From flowers and ornamental bushes to decorative walkways, natural swimming pools, and lawn alternatives, it’s true that southern Ontario landscape designers are …
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