Some people love the hard work of gardening and meticulous lawn care. Then there’s the rest of us – who would rather spend time relaxing and letting the outdoors mostly take care of itself. Luckily, there’s more than one way to achieve the ultimate low maintenance landscaping look you’ll get the most out of! Plant …
Modern homeowners are embracing smarter techniques when it comes to landscaping, which we love! Smarter landscaping usually goes hand-in-hand with sustainability and the best long-term plan for your yard. One of the best ways to put your yard to work for you is by incorporating rain gardens or rainscaping elements into your outdoor living spaces. …
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 …
As an eco-conscious landscaping company, we value sustainable practices when it comes to landscape design, plant selection, and construction. We’re partners with local organizations like Grow Native! and the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance to promote sustainability in the services that we provide. Last year, we won the Environmental Stewardship Award from the National Association of …
Each year, the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance welcomes eligible St. Louis-area property owners to apply to receive a rebate of 75% of documented and approved costs (up to a maximum of $4,500) for a rainscaping project design, implementation, and/or maintenance costs for rainscaping!
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 …
Great news—the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s initiative “Project Clear” offers small grants to help improve water quality through rainscaping! As MSD announces on their website, they “will invest billions of dollars over a generation in planning, designing, and building community rainscaping projects, system improvements, and an ambitious program of maintenance and repair.” Residents of …
“I love my new rain garden. Thanks!” – Victoria V. A rain garden is a shallow depression containing rocks and plants that can thrive in wet conditions. These gardens provide an alternative to drainage systems, attract native wildlife, and prevent chemicals used in the yard and home from polluting the water further along the system. Perhaps you have …
Rebecca, our landscape designer, responds to some commonly asked questions about landscaping. Q. What’s trending right now in the landscaping world? A. We’re seeing a lot of great trends right now: Sustainable, environmentally friendly landscaping Planting native plants for more sustainable gardens that require fewer resources and that provide sustenance for pollinators such as bees …
Going green just became a little easier on your checkbook. The Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, a project of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is providing homeowners a financial incentive to reduce rainwater runoff problems. Residents of fourteen participating St. Louis County municipalities can now apply for a RainScape rebate of up to $2,ooo.oo to establish a …
