Labyrinths aren’t super common in St. Louis, so when Villa reached out with a dream to create one on their private school campus in Frontenac, MO we knew it was going to be an amazing outdoor design / build project to work on. See how we created an outdoor space that fosters spirituality, mindfulness, and …
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 …
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 …
Many of us have a renewed interest in making our residences more stylish, functional & enjoyable. See how we added a whole new multi-faceted living space to a backyard of a young family with three girls growing up in a modern home in the Town & Country community of St. Louis. What was once an …
Wondering what to plant in your yard? Start here, for our landscape design teams top picks for virtually any St. Louis garden. Best Plants for Any St. Louis Garden Taylor Junipers Love it or hate it, St. Louis experiences every season in a major way. That’s why evergreens in a landscape design are so important. …
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 …
If you have an irrigation system or plan on installing one soon, you’ll need a backflow test (also called a backflow inspection or sprinkler blowout) done with a licensed irrigation contractor annually to make sure your device is functioning properly. See what’s required for all irrigation systems in St. Louis County; whether the sprinklers are …
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 …
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 …
Outdoor Lighting Design Tips Daylight savings hits, and we all feel left in the dark during the coldest months. Lighting design focused on brightening outdoor spaces can have a major impact not only on the outside of our property, front entrance, and back yard spaces, it can also make your home feel bigger on the …