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MAGAZINE

CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD

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The ArT OF OuTdOOr LivinG

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he beauty of landscaping enriches the

quality of your life and enhances the value of your property. Whether you choose to

entertain, exercise or simply escape, Beaudry will help you achieve your outdoor sanctuary.

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CONTENTS Promoting excellence in Landscape Design Build throughout Canada. Publisher/EditOR in Chief

Dave Maciulis C.L.D. Editor

Steve McNeill | Mc Neill Communications

2 Letter from the Publisher

Contributors

Victoria Ford Kris Morettie Kathryn Murray

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Why Dave says fall is the perfect time to plan

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NOT JUST YOUR AVERAGE JOE

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Creative Director

Eric Pezik | Infinite Design House Inc.

Featuring the real people who work behind the scenes

Staff writers

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Christine Bosanac Lori Sweezey Chantel Pintos

THE BRIGHTER BULB

Photographers

Roy Timm | Roy Timm Photography

FEATURES

Fall planting ensures warmth and colour come spring

advertising sales

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LEGENDARY VISION

KISS ON NATURE’S CHEEK

A Place Where Dreams Begin

Chantel Pintos Published by Natural Landscape Inc. President Dave Maciulis C.L.D.

Natural Landscape is published two times a year (Spring and Fall)

Printed by Best Choice Print and Marketing Solutions Distributed by Canada Post Also available in Chapters and Indigos in the Golden Horseshoe Delivered to bookstores by Disticor Magazine Distribution Services Natural Landsape Inc. 103 King Street East Dundas, ON L9H 1B9

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THREE AMIGOS The natural adventures of eco Landscape Design

Fitness guru John Savidis’ big league backyard

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VIVA LAS VEGAS

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Just ask dave Got a burning question? Help is here

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A GARDEN SECRET Enhance the sex appeal in your own backyard

34 NATURAL TRENDS The garden accessories that make a difference Fall 2011 NATURAL LANDSCAPE | 1


Letter From the Publisher Welcome to the second issue of Natural Landscape Magazine. I’m thrilled with the positive response to the spring issue and hope you’ll find the fall issue as inspiring! Take a trip to Vegas while reading about the Savidis residence in our feature article Viva Las Vegas. Follow the story of John Savidis, owner of Lean and Fit, and the transformation of his backyard from suburban average to Vegas-show-fabulous. John is truly an inspirational and motivational man, and I personally thank him for allowing us to feature his home and for encouraging me to continue to make my voice heard in public forums. I also share with you a “little romance secret” in the article A Garden Secret, in which you’ll learn that some backyard makeovers are more than pools, decks and patios; they’re also about passion, desire and intimacy. I’ll provide tips to enhance the sex appeal of your own backyard retreat. Enjoy reading about The Three Amigos, a trio of friends who share a business and great personal dynamics too. And, just so that you don’t forget the hardworking people that design and build your outdoor dreams (as my wife, Lori, always reminds me to do), I introduce a new recurring article called Not So Average Joe (or Josephine). Fall/Winter is an ideal time to meet with contractors and suppliers so you are ready to build at first thaw. Depending on the size of the project, there are permits to obtain and plans to finalize. Why not get that paperwork done while the winter winds are howling. Any of the contractors and suppliers in this issue would be more than happy to meet with you over the next few months to help you put your plans in place. Use the fall and winter to dream, plan and design, and hopefully this issue will help you do just that.

Enjoy your yard – naturally,

Visit us online

Dave Maciulis, CLD

Publisher Natural Landscape Magazine www.naturallandscapemagazine.com

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Legendary Vision A place where dreams begin

By Christine Bosanac

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rive up to any landscaping supply store and you’ll likely face stacks of product on skids and, if you’re lucky, a flat photo board depicting a scene using the product. Drive up to Legends Landscape Supply and you’ll find something entirely different. Their vision? To transform the average supply yard into a life-like walkthrough environment where contractors and homeowners alike can visit to dream, visualize and plan outdoor habitats; taking product display to a whole new level.

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It’s as if you’re approaching a home, because their exterior showroom is just that, a facade of a home and more. Stroll around the terraced patios and lounge by the fireplace while admiring the raised garden beds. You’ll discover new and creative uses for a wide array of products including interlock pavers used in walkways, driveways and edging, along with stone veneer siding and outdoor garden structures.

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BBQ Potato Salad (serves 4-6) 2 lbs scrubbed new potatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper

Dream of what you’ll cook in the inviting outdoor kitchen highlighted by the Lynx appliance line. Legends chose Lynx because they’re “top of the line and guaranteed for life,” says Russell Springer, owner of Legends. “When creating an outdoor extension of your home, you want to ensure you have products that perform

and last,” and Lynx does that. They feature outstanding workmanship, utilizing proprietary technologies and refined features throughout their entire collection. The site is open and staffed with friendly, professional help during the day. It’s also lit

6 slices smoked bacon, cooked and cut up

Sink & Faucet

4 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and diced 3 green onions, finely chopped Cut the new potatoes in half. Cook new potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes and drain when they are tender but firm.

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Place the potatoes in a bowl; add the olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. (cont’d)

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and available to visit in the evening on your own. You’ll find everything tagged with product names and colour, so identifying your choices is easy.

quote it right and what’s required to get the job done properly, so the result far exceeds what the homeowner could have imagined. Legends facilitates vision in a unique way that’s truly legendary.

The Legends team is passionate and knowledgeable about what they sell, how to

Preheat grill to medium heat and add the seasoned potatoes. Grill potatoes, turning regularly, until the outsides are crispy. Place warm potatoes in a bowl and add the bacon, green onions and eggs.

Dressing

Cook top & Drawers

¼ cup mayonnaise (more if you like it creamier) 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste

BBQ & Storage

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and add to the warm potato mixture, stir well. Serve warm or chill in the fridge to serve cold.

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Want to know how to create this? Furniture from Andrew Richard Designs

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Inspiring homeowners to ask the professionals


Just Ask Dave! Fire Feature Designed by Natural Landscape Inc.

Flagstone & Firetable built by BOS Landscaping

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Three Amigos

The natural adventures of eco Landscape Design

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fter a long harsh winter these three compadres are anxious to get to the “hands on” part of their work. Reconnecting with nature. Reconnecting with the people to whom they brought nature. For the owners of eco Landscape Design, this was the third year they’d opened this particular yard. They’d built a solid rapport with the clients. The relationship felt like it was more than just a business deal. It felt like family. Mike worked methodically in the back garden, pulling out old weeds and debris that the fall had deposited. The team had worked hard over the past few years to help this landscape evolve into the piece of art that it had become. He wasn’t sure what it felt like to be a proud dad,

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but he was pretty certain that this must be a similar feeling. After Colin had taken his soil samples and examined the trees for any winter backlash, he joined Mike standing at the edge of the property. They took a few moments to inhale the view and reflect on their work. Man, how they loved this work. Chris’s devilish laughter snapped them out of their dreamy state. They turned to see him immersed in an animated conversation with the homeowner. His laugh was always a good sign that things were going well and the client was pleased. They were instrumental in assisting these clients in uncovering their mind’s eye. It had been an arduous journey, but they’d formed some solid

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By Lori Sweezey

[L-R] t Mike Thiessen: 32: Niagara College: Landscape Designer: Childhood dream–to be Jacques Cousteau Colin Wade: 32: Humber College: Arborist/self-proclaimed perfectionist/in charge of operations: Childhood dream–to be a veterinarian Chris Orlesky: 32: McMaster-BSc: Sales/Numbers guy: Childhood dream–to be a firefighter

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relationships with everyone on this project – from the architect, to the contractors, to the clients, to the interior designer. The eco team had been the student as well as the teacher. They’d figured out early on that the key to their success was going to be communication; or, – mostly the listening. They’d set high standards for themselves and expected the same from everyone involved in their projects. They’d been very successful in creating cohesiveness between the clients’ wants and needs, the style of the home, Mother Nature, the interior of the home and even the bylaw guy. Three years in and the gardens were full and lush. The property flowed. It was inviting and calming to the eye.

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Mike and Colin made their way back to the sunken patio to join Chris and the clients. They all helped themselves to an ice-cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade. The air felt slightly thick. They could feel it coming – the “it’s not you, it’s me” spiel. It always felt a little similar to breaking up with an amazing girlfriend. You’d grown and shared some great times together, but it was just time to move on. “So this feels a little awkward, guys, and nothing personal or anything. I just think we can do this all by ourselves now. You’ve taught us well. The grounds look amazing. I hate to say it, but I think we’re good!” This is always a bittersweet moment. But that was their mission from the very beginning. Engage and inspire the client. Imagine and

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About eco Landscape Design: Founded in 2002 by three boyhood

the savagery of nature?” states Colin.

friends, Mike Thiessen (designer), Chris

The “eco guys” try to make their clients

Orlesky (sales/business) and Colin Wade

understand that a landscape, even a

(operations/arborist), eco Landscape

specifically designed one, is dynamic

Design leaps to the forefront of the land-

and ever-changing; and so talking about

scape world. These three men have

expectations and educating the clients

very distinct personalities that comple-

at the beginning stages of a job is crucial

ment their business and benefit their

to a happy ending. They take into con-

clients. Their synergy is palpable. They

sideration the relationships between

say that they’re in the business of “com-

the home in its natural environment, its

munication,” with “listening” being the

newly incorporated elements, the needs

most important part of that – listening to

and wishes of the client, respecting the

each other and the clients. They are all

environment itself and how they can

very aware of each other’s strong points,

harmonize all these aspects.

so this makes it easy to determine who

There are many reasons that this

will take the lead role in any given eco-

dynamic team is so successful.

client relationship. “The question is:

Check it out for yourself!

How do we marry post-modern man with

www.ecoLD.ca

Tips from the Amigos A great design and landscape starts with communication. Here are some helpful tips from eco Landscape Design: 1. Communicate expectations. 2. Decide on as many details as possible before breaking ground.

3. Stay involved with the project on a daily basis with updates. 4. Work with people who are passionate about what they are doing. 5. Discuss issues where your expectations haven’t been met. Don’t stay silent.

build the environment and then work with them so that they get a feel for the ever-changing landscape. Their work here was done.

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Katsura Tree

I like to use this tree as a lawn specimen. Its small flower isn’t what makes this a standout; it’s the leaves that make this tree a perfect pick. It offers a rainbow of colours throughout the growing season, emerging reddish purple, then turning bluish green and finally ending with apricot orange. And, just like a rainbow, this tree leads to a little pot of gold when its leaves send off their spicy aroma.

Dave’s FavoUrite

plant PICKS

Plant Picks

~ Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Take a stroll down the garden path and check out some of the popular plants that can turn any landscape into a real stunner. Dave Maciulis of Natural Landscape highlights some of his favourite picks.

Ivory Silk Lilac Tree

~ Syringa reticulate ‘Ivory Silk’ The always reliable Ivory Silk is a popular pick with my clients. Its vase -shaped canopy provides full coverage for privacy between neighbouring fences. It produces creamy white flowers that look just like lilacs blooms. It’s very hardy and easy to maintain, making it perfect for an inner city garden where privacy and space is an issue.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THE HEART OF HAMILTON

MAGAZINE

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LEGENDARY

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A Publication by

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FITNESS GURU JOHN SAVIDIS HITS THE JACKPOT WITH HIS BACKYARD

Natural Landscape Inc.

Viva las vEGAS

MAGAZINE

A place where dreams begin

CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD

CANADA’S LANDSC

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AMIGOS

CANADA’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD

THIS ECO LIVING TRIO ARE SHAKING UP THE LANDSCAPE WORLD

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