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Weekly Roundup

After a busy week of installs, finishing up the majority of our spring cleanups and every other job that was on the list this week- we’re looking forward to enjoying the first long weekend of the “summer”. Relaxing is likely … Continue reading

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Weekly Round up

    Work focused- it seems like we are everywhere. Clockwise from top left- New waterfront patio install- Bass Lake, Orillia. Personally selecting our birches- Connon’s Nursery.  Again, only multi-stemmed maples- Connon’s Nurseries.  Serviceberries in full bloom as the crew … Continue reading

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Weekly Roundup

Sure signs of spring.        

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Trade Tips: Spring Cleanups

With last week being our first week outdoors, we’ve thrown ourselves into spring clean-up mode. We thought we’d share a few maintenance tips that help us get the job done, just in case you’re feeling a bit behind also! -First, … Continue reading

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Weekly Roundup

Wicked Weather- It’s been an unprecedented week for unusual weather. Take a look. Keep in mind, this all took place in the span of a few days.  

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2013 Perennial of the Year: Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’

Every year since 1990, The Perennial Plant Association chooses a perennial that they think stands out and deserves some attention. The perennial that gets chosen must grow in a variety of conditions, and must be relatively low maintenance.  Although this association didn’t … Continue reading

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We’re Back

After what felt like an unusually long winter, we’re feeling completely rested and ready to start the 2013 season. March was unseasonably cold, and although much of Muskoka is still covered in a blanket of white, Environment Canada is forecasting a warmer … Continue reading

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Water Wednesday

We apologize for our absense, it has been extremely busy in Muskoka as we try to wrap up our season.  As most of you are aware, a number of us from Rockscape Design also spent 10 days in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.  The … Continue reading

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Water Monday! (The countdown is ON!)

We are SO excited for our adventure to begin in Nicaragua! Our team spent the day in Bradford on Saturday with Mike Beadle a landscape industry member and friend of Nicaragua who helped to develop the water filtration system we … Continue reading

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Water Wednesday: Meet the Team

We are very excited to “introduce” you to our team! Craig and Sue Rose are the owners of Rockscape Design, both have been to Nicaragua several times (over 10 times between the two) and have a real heart for the … Continue reading

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