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Why Natural Gardens are (by Nature) Lower Maintenance
How we follow nature to create landscapes that mostly look after themselves.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – June 7, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Seeing differently If you want a Grounded garden… How to combine ‘rewilding’ with landscape design What is a Haliburton native plant? New here? Start with these articles Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) What we’ve been up to I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback, please reply to this email. Simon PaynGroundedEmail: hello@groundedgardens.caWeb: groundedgardens.ca Seeing differently…
Read MoreHow to combine ‘rewilding’ with landscape design
When we work on our designs, we identify their inherent patterns and then amplify them to create landscapes that are inherently pleasing.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – May 24, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Why Rufus and I are happy this week If you want a Grounded garden… Is that plant easy-going or super-fussy? The evolution of the native plant garden New here? Start with these articles Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) It starts with one plant Lucas House Diary White party! What we’ve been up to I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback, please reply to this email. Simon PaynGroundedEmail:…
Read MoreLucas House Diary: May 24, 2025
The garden is slowly….very slowly… becoming a garden. That’s because the perennials, grasses and sedges are starting to grow.
Read MoreIs that Plant Easy-Going or Is It Super-Fussy?
Here are three useful ways to make sure we choose plants that will thrive with little management.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – May 10, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News ‘Get outside to look inward’ If you want a Grounded garden… 18 natural garden laws for cottage country How to create a landscape that belongs here All hail the humble sedge! New here? Start with these articles Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) It starts with one plant Lucas House Diary Of blood and maples I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback, please reply to this email. Simon…
Read MoreLucas House Diary: May 10, 2025
Spring clean-up is pretty much complete now. The garden can breathe again. particularly the parts that were under a thatch of Little Bluestem stalks.
Read MoreHow to Create a Landscape that Belongs Here
To make your home truly belong in its surroundings, the finishing touch comes from thoughtful planting choices, creating a natural connection to the local environment.
Read More18 Natural Garden Laws for Cottage Country
Here’s what we know about how to garden naturally – in 18 short paragraphs.
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