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Communication, Communication, Communication!  I say it 3 times because when it comes to the Landscape process, 3 important groups of people are involved:  the Client, Contractor and Designer. And it is very important that all 3 work together to make the project happen, whether it is a large landscape installation or a simple garden planting. …Read more About “Things You Must Know About Communication In The Landscape Process”

One of the new trends I’ve noticed has been designing gardens that remove all or most of the lawn in my customer’s back yards. This has involved enlarging the gardens and adding or expanding a patio. This has created better use of the yard and made for an increased living space that is almost stress …Read more About “Easy Ways To A Trendy Backyard With The Help Of These Tips”

On the topic of pesticides one of the best practices is prevention. By using Dormant Spray we can prevent problems from happening and us having to worry about things throughout the growing season. Dormant Spray is an environmentally friendly preventative treatment that kills overwintering insects (such as scale and mites), insect eggs and diseases, on …Read more About “How To Safely Use Dormant Spray As An Effective Preventative Treatment”

Did you hear that the colour for 2014 is Radiant Orchid? When I heard it I originally laughed, thinking how are the interior designers going to convince us that we could use that colour in our kitchens or living rooms? But with my recent office renovation and my very grey room, I have found that …Read more About “Pretty In Pink”

Phalaenopsis Light:  Low light, East facing window is best Water:  Once a week if potted in bark. Let the plant dry out between waterings if planted in other medium. Let water drain completely from pot. Fertilize:  Those planted in bark need a fertilizer with a higher Nitrogen amount i.e. 30-10-10. Those planted in other medium …Read more About “Knowing These Tips Will Make Your Orchids Look Amazing”

..or so that is what everyone says. And I know this winter has been an actual winter which has made us long for spring but am I the only one who likes the ‘cocooning’ that winter brings? Winter gives us the chance to catch up on family time, the movies we’ve been wanting to rent …Read more About “Can’t wait for Spring?”

1) Designers see the big picture. Landscapes not only need to look good today they need to grow in to look good for years to come. 2) Designers save you money. If given an upfront budget a designer can help you get the biggest bang for your buck.  And if you want some bigger ticket …Read more About “Don’t Waste Time! 5 Reasons To Hire A Landscape Designer Now”

It’s the old adage… “you don’t know what you got until its gone” …once again a bit of foreshadowing from Joni Mitchell. Our tree canopy, now a hot topic with the media and politicians alike. But for the last number of years, a topic largely ignored by both. Tree maintenance you see is not a …Read more About “Tree Canopy : You don’t know what you got until its gone!”

Q:  With unseasonal weather, buds form on my peonies, and bulbs start to poke through the ground. Is there anything I should do? A:  Our gardens are happier when they have a nice snowy blanket to cover them. Snow actually works as an insulating blanket to protect the plants from fluctuating temperatures.  No snow and …Read more About “No Snow Cover? What You Can Do”