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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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DeDicateD to the pursuit of excellence s ince 1976

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Promoting excellence in Landscape Design

Build throughout Canada.

Publisher/editOr in Chief

Dave Maciulis C.L.D.

editOr

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Creative direCtOr

Eric Pezik | Infinite Design House Inc.

COntributOrs

Victoria Ford

Kris Morettie

Kathryn Murray

staff writers

Christine Bosanac

Lori Sweezey

Chantel Pintos

PhOtOgraPhers

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Letter from the PubLisher

Why Dave says fall is the perfect time to plan

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Not Just Your AVerAGe Joe

Featuring the real people who work behind the scenes

14the briGhter buLbFall planting ensures warmth and colour

come spring

18Just Ask dAVe

Got a burning question? Help is here

29desiGN duet

Two voices coming together harmoniously to create the perfect design

32A GArdeN seCret

Enhance the sex appeal in your own backyard

34NAturAL treNds

The garden accessories that make a difference

5LeGeNdArY VisioN

A Place Where Dreams Begin

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ViVA LAs VeGAsFitness guru John Savidis’ big league

backyard

8kiss oN

NAture’s CheekSustainable living in

the heart of Hamilton

40three AmiGos

The natural adventures of eco Landscape Design

features

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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,

Dave Maciulis, CLD Publisher Natural Landscape Magazine www.naturallandscapemagazine.com

LETTEr FrOm ThE PubLiShEr

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drive 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 walk-through environment where contractors and homeowners alike can visit to dream, visual-ize and plan outdoor habitats; taking product display to a whole new level.

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 admir-ing 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

6 slices smoked bacon, cooked and cut up

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 boil-

ing water for 10 minutes

and drain when they are

tender but firm.

Place the potatoes in a

bowl; add the olive oil,

salt, and pepper to taste.

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

and last,” and Lynx does that. They feature out-standing workmanship, utilizing proprietary technologies and refined features throughout their entire collection.

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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

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

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.

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.

The Legends team is passionate and know-ledgeable about what they sell, how to

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.

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Inspiring homeowners to ask the professionals

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Fire Feature Designed by Natural Landscape Inc.

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After 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,

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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t��[L-R] 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

By Lori Sweezey

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Three A

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t��[L-R] 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

By Lori Sweezey

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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.

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

friends, Mike Thiessen (designer), Chris

Orlesky (sales/business) and Colin Wade

(operations/arborist), eco Landscape

Design leaps to the forefront of the land-

scape world. These three men have

very distinct personalities that comple-

ment their business and benefit their

clients. Their synergy is palpable. They

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

munication,” with “listening” being the

most important part of that – listening to

each other and the clients. They are all

very aware of each other’s strong points,

so this makes it easy to determine who

will take the lead role in any given eco-

client relationship. “The question is:

How do we marry post-modern man with

the savagery of nature?” states Colin.

The “eco guys” try to make their clients

understand that a landscape, even a

specifically designed one, is dynamic

and ever-changing; and so talking about

expectations and educating the clients

at the beginning stages of a job is crucial

to a happy ending. They take into con-

sideration the relationships between

the home in its natural environment, its

newly incorporated elements, the needs

and wishes of the client, respecting the

environment itself and how they can

harmonize all these aspects.

There are many reasons that this

dynamic team is so successful.

Check it out for yourself!

www.ecoLD.ca

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

Tips from the AmigosA 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.

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About eco Landscape Design:Founded in 2002 by three boyhood

friends, Mike Thiessen (designer), Chris

Orlesky (sales/business) and Colin Wade

(operations/arborist), eco Landscape

Design leaps to the forefront of the land-

scape world. These three men have

very distinct personalities that comple-

ment their business and benefit their

clients. Their synergy is palpable. They

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

munication,” with “listening” being the

most important part of that – listening to

each other and the clients. They are all

very aware of each other’s strong points,

so this makes it easy to determine who

will take the lead role in any given eco-

client relationship. “The question is:

How do we marry post-modern man with

the savagery of nature?” states Colin.

The “eco guys” try to make their clients

understand that a landscape, even a

specifically designed one, is dynamic

and ever-changing; and so talking about

expectations and educating the clients

at the beginning stages of a job is crucial

to a happy ending. They take into con-

sideration the relationships between

the home in its natural environment, its

newly incorporated elements, the needs

and wishes of the client, respecting the

environment itself and how they can

harmonize all these aspects.

There are many reasons that this

dynamic team is so successful.

Check it out for yourself!

www.ecoLD.ca

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

Tips from the AmigosA 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.

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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.

KATSurA Tree ~ CerCidiphyLLuM japoNiCuM 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

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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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