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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 …

MSD Project Clear Rainscaping Grant : Everything You Need to Know

Rainscaping Project

We’re no strangers to the MSD Project Clear Rainscaping Grant Program. Every year we work with property owners to complete the process (see our last update about the program here) for free money for landscaping! We create sustainably-minded landscape designs that incorporate all of the required rainscaping features that are critical to securing the money offered …

JP Horizons Face 2 Face Key Landscaping Takeaways

Landscaping Takeaways

As part of ongoing landscape management training, Quiet Village regularly sends team members to unique educational events. This year, we sent two groups to attend JP Horizons Face 2 Face events. These unique events allow landscape professionals to take an in-depth look at their company culture, business goals, training, and overall health of our businesses. …

Front Yard Landscaping

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Looking to boost your home’s curb appeal? Pick up our front yard landscaping suggestions that can help to highlight the features of your house.  Gone are the days of a basic front yard filled with turf grass. Most homeowners are now looking for ways to increase their homes value by adding curb appeal with front …

QVL Field Trip! Work & Play at Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden landscaping st. louis missouri

On July 1st, Quiet Village Landscaping employees had an informative, fun – and very wet field trip to Missouri Botanical Garden and nearby Tower Grove Park. Our talented and knowledgeable landscape designer, Rebecca Eisele, led a tour through parts of the garden to point out proper installation, maintenance, and pruning techniques to ensure that our …

Pruning Class at Missouri Botanical Garden

Some of our teammates with Benjamin Chu after his pruning class at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Several of our teammates had the privilege of attending a pruning class this month at the Missouri Botanical Garden taught by Benjamin Chu.  Chu is the Horticultural Supervisor at the Missouri Botanical Garden, having been a part of their family for almost three decades. Chu provided an overview on how pruning is used to control plant size …