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Well, here we are, presenting to you our fourthedition 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. Enjoy!TRANSCRIPT
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an outdated restaurant patio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
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CANADA'S OUTDOOR DESIGN AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
CANADA'S OUTDOOR DESIGN AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
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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
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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.
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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
CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD MAGAZINE
CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD MAGAZINE
CANADA'S OUTDOOR DESIGN AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
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CONTENTS FALL 2012 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2
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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?!
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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
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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!
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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:
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Haute CoutureHatFas
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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Niptuck&A fAcelift for An
outdAted pAtio
Nip Tuck
By Lori Sweezey – Dundas, ON
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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:
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