Category «Eco-Friendly»

Ways to Remove Bush Honeysuckle and Why It’s Important for Biodiversity

Invasive bush honeysuckle has become a serious problem for homeowners and the environment in St. Louis. This non-native shrub grows quickly and crowds out native plants, harming local ecosystems. It is important for homeowners to remove bush honeysuckle from their property to help restore the balance of the natural environment. Here are the top 6 …

Adopt-A-Highway Missouri – See a Beautification Project in Olivette Unfold

Since the 80’s, people have been volunteering all across our beautiful state in order to help keep it that way. Quiet Village decided to join the effort in 2020, in an idea inspired by our commitment to sustainability and participation in the St. Louis Green Business Challenge. Our team of landscape designers, horticulturalists and eco-champions …

The 5 Things Every Backyard Makeover Needs

Backyard Makeover Ideas Before & after backyard makeover inspiration is easy to find online. What isn’t so easy to discover are real solutions to solving the problem of a boring, uninspired backyard. The best backyard makeovers clear out overgrown areas, make room for more usable space and are designed to require less maintenance while boosting visual …

St. Louis Green Business Challenge : See How We Did It

St. Louis Green Business Challenge - volunteer day Quiet Village Landscaping

The St. Louis Green Business Challenge is a sustainability-focused program organized by Missouri Botanical Garden that Quiet Village has participated in for several years now. The program has seen over 250 local businesses like us take on the challenge, progressing from Challenge Apprentice up to Leader and Champion. It’s a perfect fit for our green-thumbed …

Landscaping Hacks for any Missouri Gardener

backyard makeover with stepping stones

Amid the pandemic, more and more people are turning to their own yards for entertainment and leisure. Even avid gardeners can brush up their skills with our easy landscaping hacks any Missouri gardener should know. Here, we are focusing on low-maintenance gardening ideas that also incorporate the best environmental practices used in landscaping today.  Ready …