natural landscape magazine - fall 2012 preview

OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM

Big space, big dreams

nip tuckRestoring the flow to

an outdated restaurant patio

A Tall Order Postage Size Lot with huge aspirations

BackyardNuptials

Planning your perfect outdoor wedding

Paul lAfrance

Taking Big Box Backyards

out of the Box

8-PAGE FOLD-OUT

0 374470 99757

23

F/W 12

CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD MAGAZINE


CANADA'S OUTDOOR DESIGN AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE


NL

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 | FALL 2012 | $4.95

CAN/US $4.95

Come & Experience Outdoor Living at its Finest

Be sure to see ALL your options in our professionally built outdoor displays, helping make your dream landscape come true

Landscape Supplies • Interactive Displays • Pavers • Wall Systems • Outdoor Kitchens • Water features & More!

Working with the region’s best Landscape Professionals

Indoor/Outdoor Veneer

Legends offers

FREE Landscape

Coaching Services with Certified staff

BEST Landscape Supply Store

905-336-3369 1150 Heritage Rd., Burlington

LandscapeStore.ca

Southern Ontario’s Largest Techo-Bloc Dealer

2 | NATURAL LANDSCAPE fall 2012 NATURALLANDSCAPEMAGAZINE.COM

Well, here we are, presenting to you our fourth edition of NLMagazine. It’s been quite a ride so far, and I expect that this journey will only get more interesting and exciting!

I am particularily excited about some new growth our magazine has

made this year. We reached out, to find some of the most talented

and well suited writers that this great country of ours has to offer.

You will find their work throughout the pages of this issue.

We have a few new articles that will be recurring in each issue.

First, I’d like to introduce our Social Page. The “Double U Five” –

the who, what, where, when, and why of some of the interesting

events that occur in the industry. It ain’t a party unless NLM is

there! Secondly, we are introducing some comic relief. I won’t spoil

it for you. You’ll have to read that one for yourself. It should make

you smile!!! Letters to the editor have proven to be interesting.

This is a new feature for us too, so if you feel like you need to get

something off your chest, have-at-it! Your feedback is always

welcomed and appreciated.

Old man winter is right around the corner, but we’d like to keep

your mind and thoughts in the warmth and sunshine that is

just around the corner again as well! A well executed plan, be it a

wedding plan or a landscape plan needs time to develop. So while

your out there shoveling the driveway and scraping the ice off

the windshield, take heart and find comfort in the age old adage

“time flies”. Before you know it, it’ll be time to break out the lawn

furniture and start the pool dig!

Dave Maciulis, CLD Publisher Natural Landscape Magazine www.naturallandscapemagazine.com

PublisherLetter From theLetter From the

51

58

40

Visit us online

Night LightiNg

PooLs & WaterfaLLs

Custom arChiteCturaL WoodWork

outdoor kitCheNs

NaturaL stoNe Work

Water features aNd PoNds

www.boslandscaping.com

Building landscapes!inspiring

Serving Halton Region & Golden Horseshoe

905-957-1330

A d v e r t o r i A l

With more than 25 years in the landscaping industry, John Bos offers expertise, knowledge and a personal touch to every project. He founded BOS Land-scaping in 2002 and built the business based on the philoso-phy of quality workmanship, superior customer service and completing projects on time and on budget.

His dedicated approach has earned him a reputation for unique design/build projects and impeccable maintenance services.

His talented design team will create a landscape that will suit your property, your home and your lifestyle, ensuring value and pleasure will be added to your investment.

If excellence in landscaping is what you desire, give John a call and he will be happy to serve you.

John Bos

John BoSCreAting inCredible yArds And quAlity mAintenAnCe sinCe 2002

Promoting excellence in Landscape Design Build throughout Canada.

Publisher/editOr in ChiefDave Maciulis C.L.D.

editOrLori Sweezey

Creative direCtOrEric Pezik | Infinite Design House Inc.

stylist editOrBrie Jarrett

COntributOrsAriane AndersonZack FlemingJustyna KondakowVicki MorrisonMike Randle

staff writersChristine BosanacBrie JarrettChantel PintosLori Sweezey

PhOtOgraPhersRoy Timm | Roy Timm PhotographyJeff McNeill | McNeill PhotographyDaniel Weylie | DEW ImageryHeidi Ram | Heidi Ram Photography

Marketing Steve McNeill – McNeill Communications

direCtOr Of salesPaul Maich

Published by natural landsCaPe inC. President Dave Maciulis C.L.D.

Phone: (905) 627-1466FAX: (905) 627-9600Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Natural Landscape is published two times a year (Spring and Fall) Single copy price is $4.95 Subscription rate: Canada - $8.95/yearUS - $16.95 USD/yearInternational - $49.95/year Printed by Best Choice Print and Marketing Solutions Distributed by Globe & Mail Also available in Chapters and Indigos accross Canada. Delivered to bookstores by Disticor Magazine Distribution Services Mail payment to: Natural Landsape Inc. 103 King Street East Dundas, ON L9H 1B9 Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction without express written permission is prohibited.

8LETTERS TO THE

EDITORwe asked, you told us!

10NATURAL TRENDS

Trendy ideas for outdoor living

12FASHIONISTA

Staying stylish while knee deep in mulch!

13DOUbLE U FIvE

Our industry “socialites” pulling together when

it counts!

16EL FRESCO

NLM hits the East Coast for one of Halifax’s best

patios!

64DAvES PICKS

Dave shares his most favorite TREE picks

66COMIC RELIEF

Bust a gut with Zack Fleming’s raccoon

friends!

68NOT SO AvERAGE…

JOSEPHINE featuring the real people who work hard to build

your yard





NL

CONTENTS FALL 2012 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2

51

10

39

18TURNING UP

THE HEATHow to keep the home fires burning through

the cooler months

39bACKYARDNUPTIALS

Inspirational pics & advice from real life wedding planners

51PAUL LAFRANCE

Taking the box out of “big box backyards”, HGTVs star shares his

inspiration

23NIP TUCK

An outdated restau-rant patio goes “under

the knife”

26SAFETY NET

Covering your Ass-ets!

27COOKING

WITHOUT LIMITSOutfitting your

outdoor space with the perfect “oven”

and more!

20A DESIGNERSINSPIRATIONOne designers

emotional pull to her work

58OUTDOOR

LIvING Who says you can’t cuddle on the sofa

outside?!

FeaturesFeatures23


pg 31 FOLD-OUTA TALL ORDER

An average sized backyard with big intentions

Cedar Mulch Top Soil Black Soil River Rock

905•336•77252273 Dundas St.Burlington, ON

905•689•5527682 5th Concession W.

Millgrove, ON

www.millgrovegardensupplies.com

millgrove_half_page.indd 1 12-02-26 2:57 PM

Visit us online today to start creating your dream project!

DesignLandscape.com

Looking for iDEAS?

DEsignLandscape.com_halfhoriz_Fall12_v3.indd 1 12-10-12 3:34 PM


Zack Fleming is a sometime teacher, student and

writer. he grew up in dundas, ontario and now

lives in ottawa. Keep an eye opened for ZacKs

unique humor in every issue of nlm!

somebody’s gotta maKe us laugh!

Vicki l. morrison

freelancer writer by day, novelist by night. vicKi contributes

to a variety of newspapers, and national magaZines. currently

writing commercial fiction, procedural arson-

investigation mystery. given a choice between

chocolate, and coffee she’d be hard pressed to

choose, given that both are jet fuel for writers.

learn more about vicKi, and her worK at http://

vicKilmorrison.wordpress.com or follow her on

twitter at http://twitter.com/morrisonminutes

Justyna kondakow

applies a 360 view of the fashion industry while

passionately poKing fun at herself and trends.

happily fulfilling the niche of the ‘philosophy of

fashion’ through writing for various publica-

tions and writing to her hearts content on her

lamodeoperandi.com blog, while seeKing inspira-

tion through unconventional outlets to further

explore her hobby of self-expression.

www.lamodeoperandi.com

born and raised in british columbia, ariane

anderson is a freelance writer, who now calls

nova scotia “home”. she is an award-winning

event planner and professional photographer

with over 11 years experience. her firm, designs by

ariane, specialiZes in weddings, worKing with

clients located all over canada.

mike randle lives in delightful dartmouth, nova

scotia. he has 2 beautiful daughters and one on

the way. he worKs as a plasma table operator by

day, and loves to spend time with his family. in his

free time, you will find him writing or fishing in

one of the 25 laKes around dartmouth!

scott nichols lives in hamilton, ontario, with his

wife and two sons. he is a creative force to be

recKoned with!! his artworK is extensive and he

shares his talents through murals, animation

and drawing. he’s a bashful sort, and in this issue

of nlm he shares his first-ever published piece of

worK! welcome aboard scott!

Jacob sweeZey is a 15 year old, up and coming

graffiti artist who lives in hamilton, ontario with

his family. he loves spending time in the Kitchen,

maKing sandwhiches! you can checK out some of

his worK on facebooK @ snow one graffiti or on

you tube with the same tag!

Contrib

utors

We’d like to thank all of the writers who contributed to this issue of NLM. We hope that they enjoyed the experience and look forward to using more of their work in the future.

A shout out to our very talented photographers as well. Their pictures speak a thousand words!

Looking for landscape advice?

YOUR Landscape QUestiOns answeRed

JAD_1-4_v2.indd 1 12-10-12 4:31 PM


Lettersto the editorRe: Live the DReamThis article saved my wife and I hours of arguing and a lot of grief! It was so

enlightening! We followed Lee Ann Knudsen’s advice when we were shop-

ping for a landscaper and designer. It turned out to be a rather enjoyable

experience for us, with very few glitches!

G.Thompson – oTTawa, onTario

ConfuseDThe name of your magazine, “Natural Landscape” conjures up images of all

that is eco friendly and natural. So then I was a bit confused to read the arti-

cle “Eve of Faux”, in your last issue. Why would you even consider promoting

something, grass in this case, that isn’t “of nature”? We are systematically

destroying our earth with all that is manmade. Shouldn’t you be promoting

everything natural?

r. Boyd – halifax, ns

DReameRAlthough it was my husband who purchased your magazine, I was pleasant-

ly surprised by it’s content and unable to put it down! It’s fun and informative,

and there’s something in it for everyone!

We are still saving for our dream backyard, but in the meantime, I will get my

inspiration and ideas through your beautiful photos. Keep up the great work!

shari.d –VancouVer, Bc

For the most part, I did enjoy your new magazine. What I would like to see, is

a bit more far-reaching information regarding landscaping for communities

that are further away from the “hub” of Ontario; or the whole of Ontario for that

matter! A landscape is going to look very different in Alberta, than it will in

Toronto or Vancouver! By virtue of available resources, this is a given!

I look forward to the next issue, and might even consider a subscription!

hannah T. – edmonTon, alBerTa

We aRe CanaDianI, for one, am pleased and proud to be Canadian! I salute you for you efforts in

creating this magazine that is specific to our Canadian challenges in landscap-

ing in various parts of the country. I found the last issue to be informative and

enjoyable to read. It’s funny and entertaining too! Great job dude! Can’t wait

for the next issue!

No Job Is Too Big.

•Custom Inground Pools•Replacement Liners & Coping

•Openings & Closings•Underwater Leak Repair

905•902•POOLalohadivers.ca

alohadivers_one_SIXTH_PAGE.indd 1 12-03-08 7:15 AM

NATURALLANDSCAPEMAGAZINE.COM fall 2012 NATURAL LANDSCAPE | 9

a setbaCkI just wanted to say, how disappointed I was with the cover of

your last issue. Really? Did you think that it was appropriate to

use a half naked woman in order to sell more magazines? With

one photograph, you’ve set the women’s movement back into

the dark ages!

J. paul – ToronTo, onTario

We welcome letters and emails from our readers. Our

vision is to explore the needs and challenges of outdoor

living and landscaping, specific to all Canadian regions,

and to captivate your imagination. We are proud Can-

adians with spectacular landscapes to showcase!

We are a young magazine, and are eager to meet your

needs and interests. Your input is important to us! Please

let us know how we’re doing! We aim to please!

By snail mail:

natural Landscape magazine

103 King Street East

Dundas, Ontario

L9H 1B9

Or by email: [email protected]

Please make sure to include your name, address

and telephone number. Letters and emails may

be condensed for publication. Pictures will not be

returned.

cover under fire to the edito

LIMESTONE TRAILARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED GARDEN BUILDINGS AND GAZEBOS

GA

ZE

BO

S t

C

AB

AN

AS

t

C

AB

INS

G

LA

SS

H

OU

SE

S t

C

OA

CH

H

OU

SE

S

Tel.

: (9

05)

563-

8133

t

To

ll F

ree

1-80

0-81

0-82

23

t

emai

l: s

ales

@li

mes

ton

etra

il.c

om t

w

ebsi

te:

ww

w.l

imes

ton

etra

il.c

om

t

t


Natur

al Tren

ds

Patio Tiki Torch It’s time to toss those dollar

store fire torches. Instead burn citronella oil in this a sleek and sexy new stainless steel patio torch. Stake it into the ground or use it’s free-standing base. Keeping the bugs away has

never been so stylish!

~ www.insideouTPaTio.ca ~

Rimbou umbrellaThe Rimbou enables you to enjoy shade on your chaise, in a classy way, the entire day. The leaf shaped structure is inspired by nature.

~ www.jaRdindeville.com ~

NATURALTRENDs

metal overhead awnings A metal awning? ... YES, that’s right, it’s metal and it’s fabulous! They not only provide shade and shelter but they also keep heat out. Hung by popular demand these awnings are making

a “mighty” architectural statement.

~ www.innoTechmfg.com ~

gaRdenflame fire Pits Hand crafted in Canada from a special concrete recipe, these Fire Pits are not only lightweight, but also very strong

and they take the extreme heat and cold. It’s a beautiful architectural piece for

your space and a great source of heat on those cool evenings.

~ www.mygaRdenflame.com ~


designer gabions Manufactured with high quality welded wire mesh, Designer Gabions

can be used in a variety of applications. The boxes can be used for planters, base supports and decorations, light supports, benches, garbage

containers and more. The panels can be used for windbreaks, noise barriers, privacy panels, green walls for plants and vertical gardens as well as fences. Fill with any stone media for the look you want. Very versatile!!!!

~ www.designeRgabions.com ~

adjustable Patio coversWith a louvered roof system you can open and close your

pergola with the remote control in the palm of your hands. This system works on a solar panel and is water tight and weather

resistant. You can still be king of the remote. Even on the patio!

~ www.adjusTablePaTiocoveRs.ca ~

bellagio Patio heater Patio heaters are now a must have in our chilly Canadian climates. But this one rises high above the others…7 feet high to be exact! With up to a 4-foot natural flame and a 360º view, you can push the cold away with the touch of one simple

battery operated button.

~ www.naPoleonhomecomfoRT.ca ~

Telescopic floating flower stand Need a florist to decorate, but on a tight budget? Check out this new line of

built-to-last plant stands. The sleek and discreet design of the stand shows off your impressive choice of flowers and not your ‘telescopic’ budget!

~ www.TelescoPicfloweRsTand.com ~


Haute CoutureHatFas

hionist

a!

By Justyna Kondakow

Feet firmly rooted below, I scope out the eden before me. Whether eden may be the vegetation in a

garden or the foliage in my closet; both are entwined with personality and practi-

cality. This balance enables style expression whilst getting down and

dirty in the hedges. As I pick the proverbial Aphids from sartor-ial idealism, naturally, I

start from the top. Its the kind of hat that separates

the harvest from the crop, if you know what I mean. Much like

a secret password, the name says it all: Montecrisi Superfino Panama hat, Lux-urious and best of all, unisex. Montecristi, Ecuador is exclusive for the growth and production of the Toquilla palm which is what the Panama hat consists of. The hats are tightly woven from the native plant with

up to 60 rows of weave per square inch. It is said that the best Montecrisi Superfino’s can hold a hat full of water and not lose a drop. How’s that for extreme garden-ing? The Montecristi Superfino Panama, scrunched and abused, will give you a practicality pat on the back as it effort-lessly pops into place -no wrinkles-. And heck, if you don’t have personality, the Panama will lend you its own. Never you mind the English-made hat, Fascinators, the Panama is hat houte couture. While gazing in my other closet (the internet), I came across a website that boasts not only a tantalizing selection of Panama styles but a support system for the artists who take 2-4 months to create one Panama. Your silk-lined pockets may just end up $4,000-$25,000 lighter, but haven’t you ever heard of ‘you get what you pay for?’

Fashion/style blog: www.lamodeoperandi.comwww.brentblack.com - montecristi superfino panama


social page! The folks, who work in the

landscape industry, are more than just “landscapers”.

They are wonderful, giving human beings who understand connection; to the earth and to each

other. When they are called upon for support, their

sense of community takes the helm!

ConTinued on nexT page

Above: Mitch and his familyRight: Russ Springer and Pat Szczucki of Legends Landscape the wonderful hosts of this splendid event.

Above: Mitch Condren

On May 20, 2012 fifteen-year-old Mitchell Condren, his brother and his friend Sam were enjoying an afternoon of dirt biking near their home. That afternoon changed the lives of Mitch and his family forever. A dreadful acci-dent left Mitch paralyzed from the neck down. All the protective gear Mitch wore that day could not protect him from this fate.

Welcome to our

Double U five


The family would now have to adjust to this new life they had been dealt. Their home needed to be com-pletely reestablished as a home that was wheelchair friendly. The costs are overwhelming; the stress almost unbearable.

Bev Johnson, a family friend, has been doing her best to help relieve the family of some of their worries. She has been spearheading fundraisers and has created a website for Mitch and his family. The result has been tremendous!

The folks, who work in the landscape industry, are more than just “land-scapers”. They are wonderful, giving human beings who understand con-nection; to the earth and to each other. When they are called upon for sup-port, their sense of community takes the helm!

On June 27,2012, Russell Springer and Pat Szczucki, owners of Legends Landscape Supply in Burlington, Ontario, opened their warehouse to guests connected to the landscape industry. The space was transformed into a mini casino, for the purpose of raising monies for the Condrens. Delicious food, refreshments, awesome prizes and laughter were the order of the night!

Russ Springer and Mark brimley of Legends Supply

Please visit www.miraclesformitchellcondren.com to show your support and follow his story!

57 King St. West, Dundas, Ontario L9H 1T5

905-628-8808www.bangkokspoon.com

Fiona edmonds of visual Impact Landscaping with Kim and Andrew barz of Meadowbrook Landscaping

Russ Springer and Walter Hasselman of Dutchman’s Landscaping

Al visser of Down to earth Landscaping, Alexandre Cadieux of Techo block, Dave Maciulis of Natural Landscape Inc. and Jim edwards of visual Impact and Paul Maich of NLM Sales and poker dealer extrordinaire!


Imagine the Possibilities

Grounds KeepingResidential

Custom Design

905-692-9299 Serving the Golden Horseshoe and GTA for 20 years.

www.oakridgelandscape.com

SPECIALIZING IN: Custom Decks, Outdoor Kitchens, Pergolas & Arbors,

Pool Cabana’s, Basements, Renovations

outdoor living made

(905) 521-9988 www.rusticpines.ca

3D PROJECT IMAGING • CERTIFIED DESIGNERS • OBTAINS PROJECT PERMITS

Beautiful

Friends of landscapers enjoying the night

Chris orlesky and Colin Wade of eCo Landscaping

Kim barz and Mark brimley

Pat Szczucki and Fiona edmonds


Sometime during the month of April, depending on the weather, the patio furniture (like the bear) awakens from

its deep winter slumber. Pretty much every lounge and/or restaurant in the Maritimes with available space, has a patio. There are four elements that seem to create a successful patio in these parts. Good friends, great food, a beautiful view, and of course, some cold “suds”.

So, what’s under “Your Fathers Mous-tache?” Well, there are no crumbs here! The food is as mouthwatering

as the view. Located on the rooftop at 5686 Spring Garden Road (3 floors up!), this restaurant boasts one of the best patios in Halifax. It’s the place where suits mingle with sweats, and hi-heels with crocs. From open ‘til close, unwind with friends as you watch thousands of people, dressed in their summer best, meandering below. Quench your thirst as you chow down on 1-1/4 lbs. of fresh Atlantic Lobster drenched in melted butter. (An east coast treat that is a must!!!) Served with French bread and potato salad for less than twenty dollars, all summer long.

Into the evening your smile will be illuminated by the dancing orange flames of the tabletop fire pits. The fresh salt air unites with the scent of the many, colorful flowers that surround you, and the sounds of amusement and great maritime music fill your heart and your ears, while the lobster infused butter still clings to your taste buds!

Your Father’s Moustache is truly like an explosion to all of your senses.

If you’re ever in the area, check out the “stache”, or go to the website @ www.yourfathersmoustache.ca

Alfres

coeast c

oa

st east coast

ea

st c

oast

patioFare “Your Father’s Moustache” By Mike Randle – Halifax, NS


Niptuck&A fAcelift for An

outdAted pAtio

Nip Tuck

By Lori Sweezey – Dundas, ON


Located at the corner of Cross

and King Street in downtown

Dundas, Ontario, sits an old

red brick building that is in

keeping with the many heritage

structures that surround it. Bernie Gerl

established the Thirsty Cactus Cantina

and Grill in 1995. He is committed to

maintaining the restaurant’s “nostalgic

feel”, while always keeping up with

current trends. Recently, he revamped

the menu, created a “lunch club” and

decided to give the patio a much-needed

facelift. The old patio has always been a

popular place to meet friends, new and

old, and a great place to have delicious

food and a cold brew.

The challenge with the “old girl” was

her functionality. The patio wasn’t staff

friendly. There was no “flow” to the area.

It felt choppy. A dilapidated plywood bar

served as an escape for a surprise rain

shower, and when that downpour did

happen, water wings were the order of

the day. Poor design, grading and stone

product made for a duck’s paradise! As

our Canadian summers are so short, we’d

like to spend as much time out of doors as

possible. Bernie wanted to create a space

that was inviting and comfortable for

his patrons; a space that would generate

conversation and turn heads.

The facelift began. Bernie wanted to

bring the theme inside, out onto the patio.

Dave Maciulis, of Natural Landscape

designed the entire space with this in

mind. The existing patio was torn down

and hauled away. A clean slate! Weeping

tiles and a gravel sub base provided a pallet

for the use of Techo-bloc’s permeable

interlock stone. Voila!! No more puddles!

LED lights were installed around the

perimeter of the patio in order to provide

ambiance and of course light, as well as

providing Bernie with a significant break

in electric costs.

Maciulis used reclaimed steel cladding


for the fence, in keeping with Bernie’s

request for low maintenance and

sustainability. To add a little punch,

Texan-style “punch-outs” were cut into

the steel fence panels and illuminated

from behind. The view from the street

is outstanding!

A specific area was established to give

the staff ample workspace, and a sit down

bar now takes the place of the old plywood

one. Very functional! With the entire

face-lift now complete, the Cactus patio

“flows”, (but never with water) and feels

more inclusive. The wrinkles are gone.

Just like a proper facelift!

On the f loor:ztecho-Bloc interlock-patio in

60ml blue paver with Vilagio

paver on perimeter

rustic pines - Carpentry

Walker Sheet Metal - roofing

rM Signs & engraving - Metal fenCe panels

natural landscape - Design & projeCt

ManageMent

Builders paradise - teCho BloC pavers anD

wall proDuCts

natural Stone - ontario stone supply

Holland park Garden Gallery - plants

Deforestation, melting ice, over pollution, the Cardashians and all manner of other ills have

made the Earth an inhospitable place to many of our animal friends and animal acquaintances. An inadequate bit of research reveals that 35-150 species go extinct each day.

Take heart though, because not everybody is facing extinction. The raccoon, for one, is thriving. This despite the relentless destruction of green space and the surging popularity of coonskin

caps. Resilient and adaptable, the raccoon has carved himself a comfortable niche in our urbs and suburbs.

The key to the species’ success is a matter of some debate amongst scientists. Many believe the raccoon possesses roughly the intelligence of a 13 year-old boy. Coonologists from this camp contend that raccoons could be productive members of society, perhaps working as department store greeters, if not for their affection for bedlam. Others claim that the raccoon owes his success to his incredible adaptability. The raccoon doesn’t need rainforests or even regular forests. He’s content to live in a tree above your shed and eat tinfoil with traces of PAM on it.

While this debate rages on, all involved agree that the raccoon’s character is one of arrogance. He has been a thorn in the side of homeowners since the dawn of

Comic r

elief

66 | NATURAL LANDSCAPE FALL 2012 NATURALLANDSCAPEMAGAZINE.COM

COMIC reliefBy Z. Fleming - Kanata, Ontario

And so it was, AT THE END OF THE SIXTH DAY, MOTHER EARTH WAS TIRED, FOR SHE HAD CREATED ALL THE ANIMALS

OF THE EARTH, SAW THAT THEY WERE GOOD, AND WAS DONE FOR THE DAY, BUT SHE BUMPED HER HEAD COMING UP

THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND SHE BECAME CRANKY AND AGGITATED, SO SHE FASHIONED FROM CLAY, A BEAST WITH A

STRIPED TAIL, A BANDIT’S MASK AND AN APPETITE FOR TOMFOOLERY AND KFC LEFTOVERS. SHE NAMED THIS CREATION

RACCOON, FROM THE GREEK ROCONOS, MEANING IDIOT!!! - – INDIAN FOLKLORE

NATURALLANDSCAPEMAGAZINE.COM FALL 2012 NATURAL LANDSCAPE | 67

DMJ Landscaping and Excavating36 6 LINE | CALEDONIA, ON | N3W 1Y9

T: 289-253-4857 | F: 905-765-0592

WWW.DMJEXCAVATING.COM

BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALLAt DMJ, we meet the needs of our customers to assure the job is done right and on time!

Our services include: Specialization of excavating in confined work areas; cracked basement repairs; cisterns; septic beds; drive ways; water drainage, and much more! Please contact us for a no fee, no obligation estimate!

We don’t just meet expectations, we exceed them.

home ownership. We’d pay the raccoon little mind if only he went about his business as the Tooth Fairy does – that is, steal in quietly, snatch the loot, leave money and exit the scene. Instead, the raccoon rips apart your garbage, somehow finds a few of those old Oscar the Grouch-style steel cans to smash together, then leaves a nicely coiled “gift”, makes loud passionate muskrat-love on your patio for good measure and of course, doesn’t leave money.

DOs

z Prevent raccoons from moving

into your shed, crawlspace,

garage, or attic by plugging any

holes with a hardy material like

steel mesh or pressure-treated

plywood.

z If possible, prune any tree limbs

that hang over or near your roof.

z Old meat is your enemy. Wrap

up meat scraps in newspaper

and store them in the freezer until

garbage day. Keeping meat out

of your garbage will go a long way

towards keeping animals and

insects at bay.

z If your city has blue, black

and green bins you probably

don’t generate much traditional

garbage anymore. Consider

storing garbage in the house.

Keep it well sealed and foodless

and you won’t notice any odours.

z Invest in a quality locking

garbage bin.

z Rinse off food packaging before

throwing it into you recycle bin,

especially if it has a sugary or

meaty residue.

DON’Ts

z Don’t employ a coonhound.

Though her enthusiasm for the

job is beyond question, the dog

lacks cunning and intelligence. If

you put her out on night patrol, in

the morning you’ll find her bound

and gagged with a snide note

pinned to her collar. Instead of

a dog, consider a lynx or a great

horned owl.

z Don’t plant anti-personnel

mines in the yard. Defusing

explosives is child’s play for

raccoons. To up the ante in this

way would only invite retribution.

z Don’t ever attempt to mollify or

befriend your local raccoon with

offerings of food. Such gestures

will be interpreted as signs of

weakness and before you know

it, he’ll be living in the house

and you’ll be in the tree above

the shed. Then he’ll let the front

yard go all to hell just to make the

neighbours mad at you.

z Don’t attempt to hunt or trap

raccoons yourself. Even the

most accomplished hunters

would be foolish to engage

raccoons in this way. They are

ruthless combatants and brilliant

tacticians. You can be sure

that at least one raccoon in the

neighbourhood has read The

Art of War, and equally certain

that none have signed the UN

Convention against Torture.

As the raccoon is unlikely to change his hedonistic ways anytime soon, here are some useful and entirely serious tips for dealing with these jerks:





NL

LEGENDARYVISION

A place where dreams begin

Viva las vEGAS

ISSUE 2 | FALL 2011 | $4.95

THREE AMIGOSTHIS ECO LIVING TRIO ARE SHAKING UP THE LANDSCAPE WORLD

KISS ON NATURE'S CHEEKSUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THE HEART OF HAMILTON

P. 5+ +

P. 3

2

P. 18





NL

FITNESS GURU JOHN SAVIDIS HITS THE JACKPOT WITH HIS BACKYARD

A P

ublic

atio

n by

N

atur

al L

ands

cape

Inc.

8 PAGE FOLD-OUT

INSIDE

NL_Magazine_Fall_2011_Full_Book_v1.indd 1 11-09-30 1:19 PM

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

WANT TO READ THE COMPLETE MAGAZINE?

CANADA’S OUTDOOR DESIGN & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

WHAT YOU GET

R

- 2 Issues per year (Spring & Fall)

- Local Industry Suppliers

- Landscaping Tips

- Inspiring Plans

- Practical Information

- Industry News

- Educational Articles

- Just Ask Dave

- Design Plans

- Design Trends

- Top Plant Picks

House

Pool

Raised Deck

Trees for Privacy

Hot Tub and Bar

Splash Pad

Trees for Privacy

Raised Deck

with pool Equip.

& Water Jets

Concept Sketch Contemporary Las Vegas Style Loves to entertain Pool Hot Tub Low maintenace!!

(3) IVORY SILK LILAC

(8) EMERALD CEDAR

(16) EMERALD CEDAR

SHEER WATERFALL BENCH

GARDEN WATER JETS

UPPER STONE KITCHEN DECK

STAIRS TO LOWEROUTDOOR LIVING ROOM

SUNKEN BAR

RIVER ROCK BORDER

RAISED STONE PATIO

POOL BUNKER UNDER PATIO


(7) KARPICK MAPLE

STAIRS TO POOL EQUIPMENT

HOUSE

FRONT PHASE II

IVORY SILK LILAC FLOWER

KARPICK MAPLE

GLASS RAILING EXAMPLE

EMERALD CEDAR

IVORY SILK LILAC

SHEER WATERFALL EXAMPLEEXAMPLE OF WATER FALL HOT TUB EXAMPLE WATER JET EXAMPLE

KOTA BLACK FLAGSTONE

KANDLA GREY FLAGTONE STONE

EXAMPLE OF CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE

STAINLESS STEEL RAILINGWITH GLASS PANELS


STONE TREADS

STONE TREADSTO MATCH PATIO

WITH POOL EQUIPMENT

WITH UNDER LOUNGE AREA

C.B. IN SUNKEN PATIO

BAR COUNTER

WATER JETS

WATER JETS

1"-3" RIVER ROCK BORDERUNDER LAY 240R GEO FABRIC

UNDER LAY 240R GEO FABRICEDGE LAWN WITH ALUMINUM EDGING

226.27

226.79

MAIN FLOOR ELEVATION228.30

228.22UPPER DECK

(226.01)

B/E=226.10T/W=226.83

B/E=226.10

EXISTING RYCBELEV = 226.13 T/W=226.83

(226.21)

(226.44)

B/E=226.43T/W=226.83

(226.42)

(226.32)


(226.54)

(226.59)

226.77

226.75

B/E=226.44T/W=226.83

(226.7

3)

226.75

226.65

226.76

226.72

(226.59)

226.55

226.45

226.50

226.40226.35

225.46POOL STORAGE FLOOR 225.46

228.22

226.79226.79

226.79

226.79

226.79

226.96

226.94

226.75

225.70UNDER DECK ELEVATION

TOP OF C.B 226.25

TOP C.B 228.19


(8) EMERALD CEDAR

(16) EMERALD CEDAR

SHEER WATERFALL BENCH

GARDEN WATER JETS

UPPER STONE KITCHEN DECK

STAIRS TO LOWEROUTDOOR LIVING ROOM

SUNKEN BAR

RIVER ROCK BORDER

RAISED STONE PATIO

POOL BUNKER UNDER PATIO


(7) KARPICK MAPLE

STAIRS TO POOL EQUIPMENT

HOUSE

FRONT PHASE II

IVORY SILK LILAC FLOWER

KARPICK MAPLE

GLASS RAILING EXAMPLE

EMERALD CEDAR

IVORY SILK LILAC

SHEER WATERFALL EXAMPLEEXAMPLE OF WATER FALL HOT TUB EXAMPLE WATER JET EXAMPLE

KOTA BLACK FLAGSTONE

KANDLA GREY FLAGTONE STONE

EXAMPLE OF CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE



STONE TREADS

STONE TREADSTO MATCH PATIO

WITH POOL EQUIPMENT

WITH UNDER LOUNGE AREA

C.B. IN SUNKEN PATIO

BAR COUNTER

WATER JETS

WATER JETS

1"-3" RIVER ROCK BORDERUNDER LAY 240R GEO FABRIC

UNDER LAY 240R GEO FABRICEDGE LAWN WITH ALUMINUM EDGING

226.27

226.79


228.22UPPER DECK

(226.01)

B/E=226.10T/W=226.83

B/E=226.10

EXISTING RYCBELEV = 226.13 T/W=226.83

(226.21)

(226.44)

B/E=226.43T/W=226.83

(226.42)

(226.32)


(226.54)

(226.59)

226.77

226.75

B/E=226.44T/W=226.83

(226.7

3)

226.75

226.65

226.76

226.72

(226.59)

226.55

226.45

226.50

226.40226.35

225.46POOL STORAGE FLOOR 225.46

228.22

226.79226.79

226.79

226.79

226.79

226.96

226.94

226.75

225.70UNDER DECK ELEVATION

TOP OF C.B 226.25

TOP C.B 228.19

CUSTOM INGROUND POOLHOT TUB

WATERFALL

Savidis ResidenceAncaster, Ontario

PLAY AREA

LAWN

UP

UP

UP

UP

UP

UP

P

P

P

P

PPP

P

P

Professional landscaPe design services | landscaPe coaching | Project ManageMent

concePt

design

iMagination

CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD MAGAZINE CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD MAGAZINE

Natural Landscape Design is a trusted local business with over 20 years of experience in landscape architecture, virtual 3D presentations, project management for landscape construction, eco-landscaping, custom pool backyards, outdoor kitchens, carpentry, and much more.

to see our potfolio visit

www.naturallandscapedesign.com

DunDas / ancaster 905-627-1466

Oakville / Mississauga 905-949-9122

natural landscape magazine - fall 2012 preview

Documents

landscape plan

dream landscape

outdoor displays

lifestyle magazine nlvolume

outdoor living room

big dreams

big box backyards

wedding plan