As many of us dust off and install our feeders for the winter, it’s worth considering what more we can do in our landscaping for our feathered friends. Birds are in trouble and need our help. In the past 400 years we have lost 9 species in North America – today nearly half of our …
By: Evan Winkler, Landscape Design Assistant This month a small group of landscape professionals, including our Design Assistant Evan Winkler, gathered at the Covenant House to participate in a Pondless Waterfall Workshop hosted by MPR Supply Company. The Covenant House is a non-profit here in St. Louis, which provides emergency shelter to homeless youth; as well …
U City in Bloom is a non-profit beautification effort for the St. Louis neighborhood, University City. Through community involvement and engagement they have greatly improved the beauty of local street corners, schools and parks. Their bi-annual Fall Garden Tour was a great hit this year, with absolutely perfect weather, a great turnout and a great …
Next month, join Quiet Village Landscaping for U City In Bloom’s Biennial Fall Garden Tour! We’ll be on-hand providing gardening tips and interviewing featured gardens on the tour. U City In Bloom’s Biennial Fall Garden Tour will be held rain or shine on Sunday, September 20th from 1pm to 5pm. The tour will feature historical areas …
Add some Power Perennials to your garden – Plants that strive and survive in all types of conditions. Check out our picks for perennial flowers that are easy to grow: Coneflower Hot and sunny weather doesn’t stop coneflowers from producing an abundance of flowers from early summer until fall. Coneflowers are purple natives that are easy …
Summer arrived this year with thunder, lightning, and rain! Lots and lots of rain. June 2015 was the second wettest month on record for St. Louis. With just over 13 inches of rain, that’s about 9 inches above normal. As you can imagine or may have experienced, all this rain results in swollen rivers, sewer overflows, …
Adding edible plants to your own garden can revitalize your landscape design, while providing a cost-effective way to enjoy the benefits of your gardening efforts at the dinner table with healthy, fresh vegetables. However, not all plant varieties are the same, or suited for Missouri’s unique climate. Listed below are some of our Quiet …
The yard is an extension of your living space, so why not make it as functional and liveable as possible? At Quiet Village Landscaping we see the swath of green space around a residence as capital that is often underutilized real estate. Take full advantage of your property by designing an outdoor space that feels …
You are an artist and your plot of land is your canvas. What will you create this year? Something beautiful? Functional? Sustainable? The better you define your priorities at the start, the more you can tailor your landscape to meet your needs and desires. Here are a few fresh ideas for your garden this year. …
At Quiet Village Landscaping, we are passionate about thinking green. Even small changes in your yard or business property can make a big difference for your local ecosystem. If you want to make a positive impact this spring, here are some big and small projects that can help your yard be more sustainable and environmentally …
