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
If you’re unsure or lack the right equipment, hiring a professional company – such as Verdant Landscape and Design Inc.
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
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
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.
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…
This weather brings us the perfect conditions for ice. This is an awesome event if you’re planning on skating or playing hockey – not so good if you are off to get the groceries. Being a Canadian, having lived through a few winters I understand the need for ice melters. De-icing material, salt, ice melter,….. … Read more
So one my pet peeves is lawn care. There are a number of landscape designers who hate lawns and call them a waste of resources. I am agnostic as far as lawns go. I have seen louses with large lawns that looked good and houses with no lawns that look good. Healthy lawns have some … Read more
ban·dit /ˈbandit/ noun a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area. “the bandit produced a weapon and demanded money” The bandit I am referring to are the ne’er-do-wells running around conning people into aerating their lawn. The weapon they use is “fear of loss” – your … Read more
I just saw my first ad on Facebook referencing lawn fertilizer. It is far too early to fertilize your lawn. If one of the big box stores has fertilizer on sale, great, buy it and wait until late May to apply. Better yet go to a local garden centre and support a small business. They … Read more
