Category «Outdoor Living»

Rethinking #NoMowMay: A Thoughtful Approach to Landscaping for Pollinators

If you’re familiar with the viral #NoMowMay movement, you’ve likely encountered the idea of letting lawns grow wild during the month of May to support pollinators. While the concept has gained popularity, many experts argue that a more thoughtful approach is required. Dennis Evans, a landscaping specialist, shares his insights on the matter, emphasizing the …

Hardscape Design Trends to Inspire Your Landscape Renovation

Looking for creative inspiration for your outdoor space? These are the hottest trends in hardscapes – the non-living elements of your landscape – seen in new designs, material selections, and in-demand outdoor amenities, to inspire your landscaping renovation project.  Play with Fire Fire features are becoming essential in landscape planning. Modern fire bowls and fire …

20% Off Winter Landscaping Projects – St. Louis, Chesterfield, and St. Charles residents!

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Unilock Awards of Excellence, Landscape Designers Showcase Work

Unilock makes hardscaping elements we feature frequently in landscaping projects that require stone, pavers, pool decking or a retaining wall. Each year Unilock hosts the Awards of Excellence, bringing together top landscapers and contractors from across the country to recognize trend-setting landscaping transformations created by landscape designers. Quiet Village was nominated for best use of …

Build-A-Bear Sculpture & Outdoor Plaza Design/Build at Union Station

Not everyone knows that the Build-A-Bear headquarter office is in St. Louis, right at Union Station. To mark their 25th business anniversary, Build-A-Bear wanted to create something unique to enhance the visitor experience outside of their flagship Build-A-Bear studio and home offices to celebrate the milestone. Working with a team of architects and contractors in …

Landscaping Permits Needed for Irrigation and Lighting Installations

Obtaining permits for landscaping renovations can be a difficult and time-consuming process if you aren’t sure what permits your city or county requires.  Fortunately, professional landscapers are fully aware of what is required to create a beautiful yard while following all of the rules and regulations in your area when it comes to irrigation or lighting …

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 …