Kawartha Cottage SUMMER 2019

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If You Can Dream It,
We Can Build It
MEYER’S LANDSCAPING
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We build quality homes architecturally designed to blend with the natural landscape.
We are proud of our craftmanship and attention to detail.
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BEFORE
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Nestled in the heart of Buckhorn, our new family
friendly community is located within walking distance
of a public school, medical centre, pharmacy and
library. Amenities in the village include a post office,
grocery store, hardware store, restaurants & LCBO.
134 Melody Bay Road, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0
www.graniteridgeestates.com
705-657-9311
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Celebrates 40 Years in Business
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By Joanne Culley
Meyer’s Landscaping has been creating
beautiful, innovative outdoor spaces since
1979. Owner Mike Meyer was born into
a family of horticulturalists, and grew up in the
greenhouse and landscape business. Now joined
by his daughter Summer, the company is carrying
on their tradition of landscape design, brick work,
stone work, water features, brick and retaining walls,
woodwork such as decks, arbours, fences, plantings
with flowers, trees and shrubs, and more.
Mike Meyer is good at solving problems. With his 40
years in the business, he can advise clients on the
best landscape solution for them. “Sometimes a client
will think they need a retaining wall, but I might
suggest a planting of shrubs where the roots can
anchor the earth – we like to go for a simpler, more
aesthetic solution where we can,” he says. Drainage is
a concern in many areas, in town and at the cottage.
“Water flow is a huge issue and we’re experts at
solving drainage problems with the proper sloping
of the earth, and using permeable pavers or other
elements,” he says.
Meyer’s adapts the style of gardens and plants to
clients’ tastes and their setting, and where possible,
uses native plants that are tolerant to the weather and
conditions in the particular area.
“Sometimes with neighbours’ high decks, it can feel as
if you’re living in a fish bowl,” he continues. “By adding
trees, shrubs and flowers, we can create privacy, colour
and interest to your yard to make it less sterile.”
For those wanting to start an outdoor project, they
can fill out an online form on the website, describing
the work to be done. “Our process helps you plan
your project to ensure that it’s right the first time and
your money is wisely spent,” says Summer Meyer,
whose background is in graphic and visual design.
“We listen to your ideas, answer your questions and
collectively envision the concept you want to have
in your landscape, then come back to you with 2D
and 3D designs so that you can visualize the finished
project, along with a quote with the materials and
costs broken down.”
“We love what we do, and we excel at problem
solving and designing landscapes that people can
enjoy for years to come,” says Mike Meyer.
For more information, please call 705-742-1074
or visit meyersLandscaping.com.
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