Verdant Landscape & Design 
Wisteria is one of the most dramatic flowering vines used in Ontario landscapes, known for its cascading purple blooms and architectural presence. Whether trained over a pergola or shaped into a small tree, it offers unmatched visual impact—but requires careful pruning and species selection to prevent it from becoming unruly or even invasive.
Deutzia x lemoinei ‘Compacta’ is one of the most underrated flowering shrubs for Ontario landscapes, delivering reliable spring blooms, compact growth, and urban toughness—ideal for both residential gardens and commercial plantings.
Most people don’t think about their lawn until spring. That’s when they see brown spots, weeds, and thin grass left over from winter, and try to fix the problems. But by that time, it’s often too late to get the best results. How your lawn looks next May mostly comes down to what you do … Read more
Every spring, the same ritual returns. Beds are cleaned. Fresh soil is added. Every plant finds its place. By the end of May, your beds will look full and healthy. Neighbors walk by and compliment your work. You feel like you finally got it right. But by July, the plants start to look stressed. Some … Read more
Spring‑flowering minor bulbs like snowdrops, crocus, and scilla bring early colour to the garden—but timing and bulb selection are everything. Learn how to extend your spring bloom with fall‑planted ephemeral bulbs.
Pollarding is a traditional tree‑management pruning technique in which a tree is cut back to a permanent framework of branches (called pollard heads) on a regular cycle. New growth repeatedly emerges from these same points, creating a dense, controlled canopy of young shoots. Unlike topping (which is indiscriminate and damaging), pollarding is planned, repeated, and … Read more
Lawn aeration is one of the most commonly misunderstood maintenance practices in the landscape industry. At Verdant Landscape and Design Inc., we regularly see lawns being aerated out of habit rather than need—and often at the worst possible time of year. The truth is simple: aeration is a secondary maintenance technique, not a routine annual … Read more
We exclusively suggest using natural pine mulch to all our clients. As a general rule, we do not like dyed mulch products. If a client wants to use a dyed product we will do so but it is not our “go to”. We have a number of reasons for this and I hope to help … Read more
Most people only start dealing with weeds once they see them. At that point, it’s already harder to get ahead. Spring weeds start growing underground while the soil is still cold, and your yard looks fine. When the temperature hits around 50°F, they pop up quickly and spread even faster. Here’s how you can get … Read more
You made plans like having a barbecue, spending time with your kids, or maybe just a quiet Saturday morning with coffee. But instead, you spent three hours mowing, edging, pulling weeds, and watering, and the yard still doesn’t look right. Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone, and for the solution, many lawn owners hire … Read more
