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Porcelain Vine (Ampelopsis glandulosa var.brevipedunculata): Why This Beautiful Plant Is a Hidden Threat

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Porcelain vine (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) may look stunning with its colorful berries, but don’t be fooled—this ornamental climber has invasive tendencies that can harm local ecosystems. While not officially listed as invasive in Ontario, it is in neighboring regions, making it a risky choice for your garden. Learn why you should avoid planting porcelain vine, how to safely remove it, and discover eco-friendly alternatives to keep your landscape beautiful and sustainable.

Why Native Plants Are the Secret to a Thriving Southern Ontario Landscape

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Discover the benefits of using native plants in your garden. Learn why species like white oak (Quercus alba) are essential for beauty, biodiversity, and sustainability in southern Ontario landscapes.

The Art of Plant Selection: How to Choose Plants That Thrive in Your Region

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Choosing the right plants for your region is the key to a thriving, low-maintenance landscape. From understanding your hardiness zone to selecting native species that support pollinators, smart plant selection creates beauty and sustainability. At Verdant Landscape and Design Inc., we combine horticultural expertise with design artistry to help you build outdoor spaces that flourish year-round.

From Myth to Modern Gardens: Why Oaks Belong in Your Landscape

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Why Oaks Make Outstanding Shade Trees Few trees command as much respect in the landscape as the mighty oak. Known for their strength, longevity, and stately presence, oaks are a top choice for creating natural shade in gardens, parks, and residential properties. Here’s why they deserve a spot in your landscape—and a few fascinating facts … Read more

From Vision to Reality: Designing Your Dream Garden

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From Vision to Reality: Our Garden Design Process Imagine stepping into your yard and feeling like you’ve entered your own private oasis—a space that reflects your personality, suits your lifestyle, and brings you joy every day. That’s what great garden design is all about, and it starts with a simple conversation. At Verdant Landscape and … Read more

Proper Pruning of Trees: Best Practices and Environmental Importance

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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

Weed barriers – Hate them or Hate Them

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Why Weed Barriers Do Not Work: Why I despise them! Weed barriers, also known as weed mats or landscape fabric, are (unfortunately) commonly used in gardening and landscaping theoretically to prevent weed growth. These barriers are designed to block sunlight and limit the availability of nutrients to weeds (and your garden plants), thereby reducing their … Read more

Garden Revival – Summer 2023

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One of our favourite things to do is revitalize gardens. Here is a garden in Mississauga we worked on this summer. We built a front landing, steps and a glass railing a few years ago. They had us back for this one!  Refurbishing a garden is fairly straightforward. The design is important but knowing how … Read more

Spring Pruning of Conifers

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These are the candles on the Dwarf Scots Pine.

I have to say we are at the end of the time to complete this garden task BUT complete it we must. What I am about to share with you is a pruning technique called candling. This process needs to be completed before the growth starts to harden off. This is a photo of some … Read more

Weed Barriers and Landscape Fabric

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Weed Barrier and why it is BAD – and doesn’t work…  AKA – Landscape Fabric, Geotextile.  And what you should do instead….    As a landscaper, I always dread each time a client asks us to install weed barrier. Landscaping brings a lot of challenges and weeds in gardens are among the greatest. Too many … Read more

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