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Hardscaping Services vs Landscaping: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

When planning your outdoor space, you may hear the terms hardscaping and landscaping. They are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different parts of your yard’s design. Knowing the difference helps you create a space that looks great and functions well. What Is Hardscaping? Hardscaping includes the non-living features of your outdoor space. These are the structures and…

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Irrigation System Winterization

If you’re unsure or lack the right equipment, hiring a professional company – such as Verdant Landscape and Design Inc….

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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…

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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 the new growth on…

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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 Woody Plants (e.g., Japanese…

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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 Shoots: Early spring is…