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Verdant Landscape & Design
Announcement – July 28, 2025
We’re Officially Licensed Pesticide Applicators!
We’re excited to share that our team is now fully licensed to apply pesticides, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to providing safe, effective, and environmentally responsible solutions. This certification ensures we meet all regulatory standards and are equipped with the knowledge and tools to manage pests with precision and care.
Whether it’s protecting landscapes, preserving plant health, or maintaining pest-free environments, our licensed status means you can trust us to deliver professional-grade service with confidence.
Thank you for your continued support as we grow and expand our capabilities!
What is a “Spring Clean Up”?
Spring Clean-Up: Preparing for a Blooming Season Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and our spring clean-up tasks are essential to ensure our gardens and landscapes thrive throughout the season. Here’s why we perform these tasks: Promotes Healthy Growth. Removing dead material from gardens removes the potential for any overwintering pests to infect … Read more
Spring Pruning – Regenerative Pruning and Pollarding
We were at a clients and performed a LOT of pruning. There are 3 examples of plants we pruned. Old, overgrown apples, an old dappled willow standard and a Rose-of-Sharon. The difference between spring-flowering and summer-flowering woody plants lies primarily in their blooming patterns and the type of growth on which they produce flowers. Spring-Flowering … Read more
Spring Gardening Tips: Ignore your lawn!
Spring Garden Tips: What to Do and What to Avoid Ignore Your Lawn! It’s far too early to work on your lawn. 1. Why It’s Too Early to work on your lawn. Working on your lawn too early in the spring can indeed be counterproductive for several reasons: Risks of Damaging New Growth • Tender … Read more
Proper Pruning of Trees: Best Practices and Environmental Importance
Pruning trees is a crucial aspect of tree care that ensures their health, safety, and aesthetic appeal. In Ontario, Canada, proper pruning practices are essential to maintain the vitality of urban trees and prevent diseases such as oak wilt. I am going to explore the best timing for pruning, the importance of following International Society … Read more
An Interest of Mine! – Garden Folk Lore
I became a plant geek at a very early age. My mom and dad used to tell me some interesting things about plants (and the environment) and when I started working with my Uncle Ralph, he told me so much more. Some of the interesting tidbits I learned were: Tie a red ribbon around your … Read more
Cornus florida and Cornus kousa – The Flowering Dogwoods
Many people believe that dogwoods are difficult to grow, but that’s simply not true. With a little knowledge and some basic care, you can enjoy these stunning trees in your Ontario garden without breaking a sweat. Let’s break down the care requirements for both Cornus florida and Cornus kousa.
Seasonal Decorative Outdoor Planters
Learn how to design, install and maintain decorative planters and urns.
Fall is for Planting!
Here are a number of reasons why I believe planting in the fall is a great decision for gardeners and us landscapers. Please excuse my language,… I am a plant geek and I tend to anthropomorphize plants making them seem sentient…
