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Discover the landscape design of Piet Oudolf
Piet Oudolf is a pioneer in naturalistic landscaping. And he’s a big inspiration for us here at Grounded. Here is a book that celebrates him.
Read MoreHow to Landscape Like Nature Does
How does naturalistic landscaping differ from traditional landscaping? The answer: more plants, in layers, and in a community.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – August 17
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News What makes a garden If you want a Grounded garden… Native plants for challenging sites The virtuous cycle of joy New here? Start with these articles Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) The latest from Lucas House, From the socials
Read MoreNative plants for challenging sites
I often get asked to advise on native plants that are suitable for the more challenging sites. Here are some ideas.
Read MoreFinding Joy in Nature and in Native Plants
Why finding the joy in nature is the key to developing interest in native plants. A local gardener is calling for more joy in our Highlands landscapes. Simon Payn, who owns Haliburton-based ecological landscaping company Grounded, says it’s time to ramp up the pleasure we get from our gardens and shorelines. “For so long, the…
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – August 3
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Plant it and they will come If you want a Grounded garden… Myths about native plants and natural gardens My shoreline helped me through Covid Native plants and natural gardens 101 Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) July at Lucas House (lots of pictures!) From the socials There are lots of super images in this newsletter – please allow your email software to see them! I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any…
Read MoreNative Plants and Natural Gardens 101
New here? Here are the most important articles on this website about native plant gardens and shorelines.
Read MoreMyths about Native Plants and Natural Gardens
At Grounded, we hear a lot of myths about natural gardens and the native plants they host. Here’s my personal takedown of this fake news.
Read MoreMy Haliburton Cottage Shoreline Helped Me Through Covid
Haliburton cottage shorelines do more than keep the lake healthy. The nature they attract keeps us feeling good too.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – July 20
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Slow down, see more, lose your mind If you want a Grounded garden… All about shoreline naturalization New book helps us find local native plants Are natural gardens always messy? Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) This week down in Fenelon Falls What a difference a month makes! From the socials I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback, please reply to this email. Simon PaynGroundedEmail:…
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