Contact Plan(t) Wise Garden & Landscape Design
Reconnecting you with the beauty of nature
Your Natural Garden
Specialist
We create designed landscapes that reconnect you with nature, with your lifestyle and interests in mind. Our goal is to provide our clients with creative, thoughtful designs that are buzzing with activity, and unsurpassed service experience.
Plan(t) Wise is located in Port Colborne, Ontario on Lake Erie’s north shore. Proudly serving the Niagara Region in person and Southern Ontario virtually. We can help you reconnect with nature!
Still have some questions? Check out the FAQ section below. If you don’t find the answer to your question or are simply ready to get growing, fill out the contact form below the FAQ or…
Email: info@plantwisedesign.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to have my garden designed?
Now! In all seriousness, any time is a great time to start planning a space that lets you reconnect with nature. That includes Fall and Winter in the Niagara area, although it’s a bit tougher to do measurements when snow is blanketing the ground. If you start the process before the snow flies, you can be certain you’ll have your design and plant selection ready for Spring. That means you can beat the seasonal rush and pre-order your plants, giving you a full growing season to enjoy your new garden.
There’s a plant I like that isn’t native. Will you include it in my design?
There are so many beautiful plants that aren’t native! Maybe there’s one (or more) that brings back fond memories of an event or that you associate with a loved one. We will absolutely consider these plants when designing your gardens! We also want to protect the balance of local ecosystems from further disruption. If your requested plant is invasive or known to be a significant threat to our wild areas, we will politely decline to include it and suggest a suitable alternative.
Why do you use so many plants in your designs?
In nature, plants mingle and weave together in communities. You’ll rarely see bare ground in a healthy ecosystem. Our natural garden designs use an ecological approach and combine compatible plants of varying heights, and leaf and root structures, just like nature does. This ultimately reduces water use and the amount of time you spend weeding and increases the amount of time you can spend exploring nature in your space.
Can you design around my existing landscape?
Definitely! Whether it’s expanding an existing garden or adding a new one, our garden designs focus on blending everything seamlessly together. This includes integrating with your current hardscaping, slopes, sunny or shady areas, and even streambanks.
If we find an issue with your existing infrastructure that puts your investment, such as your home or intended project, at risk, we will inform you immediately. We can help you find a solution to address the issue yourself or work with you to find someone who will resolve it for you.
Does Garden Guidance teach me how to design my garden?
This program guides you in managing your outdoor space with less effort, giving you more time to reconnect with nature while reducing harmful practices. We will gladly answer your questions about including specific native plant species and whether they may be suitable for your space. If you’re not confident in your design abilities, we offer a design service and will work with you to create a space you’ll love.
Can you install my design?
While we would love to install your designs for you and understand the convenience of having a one-stop shop for your landscaping needs, it isn’t one of our service offerings. We’re experts at design and guidance. Focusing on these services means we’re able to provide you with outstanding environmentally beneficial designs and management advice. We will work with you to find an expert contractor for your installation needs if you don’t feel comfortable installing it yourself.
Do you offer garden maintenance or Spring and Fall clean-ups?
As much as we love your space, our focus and passion are creating designs and management programs that encourage your participation. You’ll find that, once they’re established, your natural gardens will need far less care than traditional ones…and you’ll be able to spend more time exploring and enjoying nature at home! Quick tip: We always suggest leaving the leaves and stems in your garden over Winter. Contact us to find out why!
Let’s Connect!
Let’s chat about your next gardening project or how to care for your garden naturally.
We look forward to helping you reconnect with the beauty of Nature.
