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Category: Naturalization

  • A child runs excitedly on ice, while a person holds a child. Two more people stand by a hut with smoke, and a dog observes.

    Natural Playgrounds are on the rise in Ontario
    There is a steady rise of natural playgrounds in Ontario. They are turning up at school playgrounds to parks and even childcare centers. The creation of natural spaces for play helps kids connect to nature, become more physically active and …
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  • The image shows a serene garden with a wooden gazebo, a rock-lined pond, cascading waterfalls, lush plants, and a few blooming flowers.

    The ultimate Southern Ontario backyard
    Designing outdoor living spaces over the past 13 years in and around Waterloo Region, I’ve come to realize that few landscape elements can add as much impact to your yard as a water feature. From small bubbling rocks to large scale ponds or …
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  • The image shows a foreground of vibrant purple flowers and green grass with a blurred background of a modern building and pavement under a cloudy sky.

    Corporate 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 …
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  • The image shows a serene sunrise with the sun peeking through the silhouette of a tree, a light mist over the field, and a clear sky.

    Soul Standard for Organic Land Care
    Over the past several years the term “organic” seems to have taken on a life of its own. We see it branded on everything from carrots to shampoo, clothing to coffee filters. We generally believe that anything displaying this brand is natural, …
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  • A well-kept front yard with a variety of plants, flowers, and large stones in front of a suburban house with a streetlamp and parked car visible.

    Sustainable landscape design: lawn alternatives
    With a sense of urgency brought on by recent Province wide pesticide bans, 2012 will likely see more residents and local policy makers questioning not only the right to add chemicals to our lawns, but also the need for its very existence. You see, …
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  • This image shows a group of people seated in rows, attending a meeting or conference in a room with traditional decor and a piano in the corner.

    Open Ayr Gathering
    On October 20th, 2011 Quiet Nature hosted the first annual Open Ayr Gathering of Applied Ecological Restoration Professionals. The weather was not in our favour, so the event was ironically held indoors at the historic Richwood Schoolhouse, a 150 …
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  • A warmly lit wooden cabin by a pond at dusk, with a dock leading to lush greenery and tranquil waters reflecting the cozy scene.

    Sustainable landscape design: what does it mean?
    The word “sustainability” may be relatively new, and quite frankly overused, but its underlying ethic has deep roots on the North American continent. Native Americans have historically held to the “seven generations” rule, meaning that all …
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    Creating natural looking water features
    Your backyard pond can be a source of great pleasure and enjoyment, adding to your landscape what few other features can; including, sound, movement, and wildlife attraction. However, while a water feature has potential to add so much to your …
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  • This is a panoramic view of a sunny playground featuring a green slide, people sitting on benches, a sandbox, and a person standing on playground equipment.

    Natural Playground in Guelph
    Quiet Nature has completed it’s first natural playground installation. Designed by the landscape architects at Dougan and Associates for First Steps Daycare (Guelph, ON), this playscape includes natural features aimed at triggering a child’s …
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