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The words that guide us.

From the planning and care of naturalized landscape design, to the design and maintenance of natural ponds and water features and the occasional post about our workplace culture — find it all here on our blog!

Step Outside!

Posted by Mark Wanders
Front entrance with garden bed and lighting.
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

How to Make Your Front Yard More Inviting
Pond maintenance
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

How to Protect Your Investment With Landscape Maintenance
Front entrance with landscape lighting.
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

The Many Benefits of Landscape Lighting
Tennis court
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

Why Natural Stone ROCKS!
Algae growing in a pond.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

How to Control Pond Algae… Naturally!
Raymar crew member maintaining an outdoor pond.
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

Seven Common Pond Myths...Busted!
Birds in a tree.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

How to Attract Birds, Bees and Butterflies To Your Garden
Backyard patio and pool.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

Six Design Features To Make You Love Your Outdoors
Close up of a sprinkler system.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

Three Simple Fixes to Solve Drainage Issues
Backyard landscape & patio
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

Five Reasons Why It’s Worth Paying For Landscape Design
Preparing interlock stone.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

How We Go Above And Beyond For Our Clients
Raymar employee working on a landscape.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

Five Ways We Keep Our Team Engaged & Excited
Backyard pond during summer time.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

How to Aerate Your Pond to Keep It Clear & Healthy
Variety of fish in a pond.
Thomas

Posted by Thomas VanAmerongen

Seven Hardy Fish For Your Backyard Pond
Front of house with a lush garden.
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

The Best Plants For the Niagara Region
Pond flowers.
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

Choosing The Best Water Plants For Your Pond
Backyard pond
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

How To Keep Your Pond Water Clean And Healthy
Backyard pond with bridge
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

How to Care for Your Pond in the Fall & Winter
Water features
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

How to Care for Your Pond in the Spring & Summer
Front yard water features
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

How to Choose a Water Feature for Your Landscape
Backyard pond with Muskoka chairs
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

Why You Should Consider a Natural Swimming Pool
Front yard landscape
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

Choosing the Right Landscape Design Style
Backyard pond
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

What Is Naturalized Landscape Design?
Backyard patio
Dan

Posted by Dan Wanders

Why Your Landscape Project Should Start With Design