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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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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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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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Simple Landscapes: How Clean Designs Provide a Better End Result

When it comes to an ambitious landscape idea, many clients transform into kids in a candy store. The tantalizing array of options available for a southern Ontario landscaping project can prove overwhelming. From stunning bushes and gorgeous flowers, …

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How to Choose Low Impact Landscaping Materials

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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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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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Newly 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 …

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Don’t overlook your soil conditions this Spring

With the milder temperatures finally approaching, it”s time to start thinking about a spring clean up and preparing your beds for optimal growth for the 2013 garden season. One of the most overlooked items for property owners is the condition of …

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Why 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 …

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Why 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.

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Should 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 …

Category: Maintenance

What is the importance of a fall cleanup?

Garden Maintenance in the Spring – Karin Banerd

Designing Landscapes for Easy Maintenance

Simple Landscapes: How Clean Designs Provide a Better End Result

How to Choose Low Impact Landscaping Materials

Recreating Natural Processes in Your Backyard

Picking the Right Plants for the Right Places

Newly released guide for stopping the spread of Invasive Plants in Ontario

Don’t overlook your soil conditions this Spring

Why Spring and Fall clean-ups are essential

Why is pruning important?

Should I invest in a landscape maintenance package?

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