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How to beat the Beavers!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

This is a warning. They’re an iconic Canadian symbol.  One of the best things about Muskoka is up close and personal experience with wildlife. But beavers, though a token Canadian species can be incredibly harmful to your landscape. We have … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Canada!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

We certainly hope that everyone is enjoying the holiday – we’d encourage you to venture away from the cottage and into our local town of Bracebridge – the Chamber puts on a fireworks display you will not want to miss! … Continue reading →

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Shrub of the Week – Cutleaf Stephanandra

Posted on June 20, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT: Cutleaf Stephanandra – Stephanandra Incisa ‘Crispa’ ZONE: 4 FLOWER COLOUR: Yellowish-white BLOOM TIME: Mid-Summer SUN EXPOSURE: Sun to Part-Sun FEATURES: Graceful spreading branches, fern-like leaves and greenish-white flowers.  We love to use this shrub against boulders or hugging granite … Continue reading →

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Shrub of the Week – Blue Arctic Willow

Posted on June 13, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT: Blue Arctic Willow – Salix Purpurpea ‘Nana’/’Gracilis’ ZONE: 4 SUN EXPOSURE: Sun FEATURES: Attractive low growing Willow with slender, ornamental blue-green foliage. Can tolerate wet soil.  We love to use Blue Arctic Willow to soften the structure of a … Continue reading →

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The Hottest Tubs in Muskoka

Posted on May 21, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

If there is one trend we’re noticing this season it’s that everyone seems to be after a hot tub!  While we’re blessed in Muskoka to be working on the water and most of our properties are on the lake, you … Continue reading →

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Tree of the Week – Red Oak

Posted on May 9, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

TREE: “Red Oak” - Quercus Rubra ZONE: 4 FOLIAGE: Dark Green SHAPE: Rounded FEATURES: A rapid growing tree.  Dark green lobed leaves turn dark red in the autumn. Its growth habit is broadly pyramidal when young and rounded as it grows … Continue reading →

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We’re Hiring!!!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by RockscapeDesign

It’s that time of year! We’re excited to be welcoming back our existing staff - as well as adding some new people to the Rockscape family! Come join us and enjoy a beautiful summer in Muskoka! We operate out of our Bracebridge location and … Continue reading →

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Perennial of the Week – Maiden Hair Grass

Posted on August 29, 2011 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT:  Maiden Hair Grass – Miscanthesis var. ZONE:  4 or less required for Muskoka area FLOWER COLOR:  Dependant on variety BLOOM TIME:  August – October SUN EXPOSURE:  Sun FEATURES:  This ornamental grass can be used in many aspects of the … Continue reading →

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Perennial of the Week – Black Eyed Susan

Posted on August 22, 2011 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT:  Coneflower(Black-Eyed Susan) – Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldstrum’ ZONE:  4 FLOWER COLOR:  Yellow flowers with a brown center. BLOOM TIME:  July to September SUN EXPOSURE:  Sun FEATURES:  These yellow flowers look great in mass plantings and add a nice hit of … Continue reading →

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Perennial of the Week – Bee Balm

Posted on August 15, 2011 by RockscapeDesign

PLANT:  Bee Balm – Monarda didyma ZONE:  3 / 4 FLOWER COLOR:  Although available in many colors we tend to use the variety ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ which is red BLOOM TIME:  July to August SUN EXPOSURE:  Sun FEATURES:  The red blooms … Continue reading →

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