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Learn the design principles behind water efficient landscapes with Jamie Wallace (Landscape designer/ Project manager for Easy Living Holdings). Jamie will give a lecture on July 14 2009, titled "Susta... more
Welcome to Easy Living Holdings new web site. We have brought all our divisions and placed them " under one roof". Visitors to our site will now be able to view any one of the divsions which are curren... more
"As Landscape architects there are several attributes that we look for - that Easy Living has, while many other local landscaping companies do not: Skilled Trades, Modern and well-maintained equipment, Professional and congenial business practices, Ability to read and fully understand contract documents (drawing and specifications ), Ability to take on and manage large and complex projects. They fully stand behind their work. Without reservation we highly recommend Easy Living as a solid, dependable and highly professional company."
~J. Patrick Harrison, MBCSLA, ISA
Beautiful fall colour and an upright habit make this tree a good choice for your garden. The maple like foliage turns a brilliant red late in the fall. Prefers some moisture, and thrives in most locations on Vancouver Island.
Mahonia media "Charity"
This wonderful evergreen shrub is not only deer resistant but winter flowering and fragrant. Once the flowers are finished in the spring blue fruits begin to form and are eventually eaten by birds. Hummingbirds which over winter on Vancouver Island are attracted to these plants. This will do equally well in dark shade and full sun. Prefers a bit of shade, once established drought resistant.
Miscanthus "Morning Light"
This 3' ornamental grass is very useful in small gardens. It has a dramatic effect with the white and green banding on it's leaves. The foliage makes a great contrast in any border.
Nandina domestica
Heavenly bamboo is another under rated shrub that has been in cultivation for many years. It is very hardy and can be used in deep shade or even full sun. Ideally some shade will keep it looking its best. Narrow upright habit make is a good choice in many gardens.
Nepta "Walkers Low"
A great edging plant for hot, sunny locations. Well behaved and in flower a good portion of the summer makes this plant a must. Cat's do love this plant but there effect is pretty minor.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
This dwarf fountain grass has great foliage and is stunning when it's in flower. It has a max. size of 3' and looks great with other fall flowering perernials.
Phlomis russeliana
Not enough can be said about his plant. Hard to find, not sure why, it has heart shaped leaves and whorled pale yellow flowers that rise above the foliage during the summer. This plant does well in full sun or partial shade. The plant will eventually reach 3' high and the same in width.
Phyllostachys nigra
The black bamboo tends to be well behaved in this part of the world. Technically classified as a runner this bamboo has dramatic stems, that in there second year turn black hence the name. It does like a cozy location out of the wind and requires ample moisture. Ultimately it can reach 25' in height.
Polystichum acrosticoides
This is our native sword fern. What a great plant, the foliage is superb when placed in a shaded location. Very easy to please the plant gives a lot back. Very useful in creating a naturalistic setting.
Prunus akebono
Early flowering cherry which is very useful in a small garden. Light pink single flowers start in March.
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