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Our landscape maintenance services include maintaining commercial properties and Stratas.  If you manage a non-profit organization, complete our Contact Us form and indicate the nature of your organization.  We would love to provide your landscape maintenance needs at a reduced cost. Commercial & Strata Our landscape maintenance services include maintaining commercial properties and Stratas. If you manage a non-profit/ not-for-profit organization, please Contact Us and indicate the nature of your organization. We would love to provide your landscape, pond/water feature maintenance needs at a reduced cost.

Work with a seasoned Red Seal Horticulturist who loves plants. Careers with Into the Garden Really Love Your Career! We are looking for passionate, responsible, creative individuals to help Into the Garden customers Really Love Their Yards & Ponds. If you are looking for a place to grow with a company that is passionate about plants, ponds and what we do, apply today and really love your career! Current Opportunities

Our promise to you is that we will address your concerns until you are satisfied. Nothing short of 100% customer satisfaction is acceptable to us. ​ Our Promise We pride ourselves in keeping with the letter and the spirit of our contracts. Our promise to you is that we will address your concerns until you are satisfied. Nothing short of 100% customer satisfaction is acceptable to us. landscaping services pond maintenance (250) 466-9339

We offer softscape seasonal maintenance services, softscape installation services and full pond maintenance and revitalization services. Our Process Into the Garden offers a wide range of landscape design, softscape installation services, pond design and maintenance, garden maintenance, and restoration services. We are committed to meeting your every expectation with respect to the job and workmanship. The foundation of being able to deliver what you expect is for Into the Garden to have a clear and complete understanding of the scope of work, materials to be used, and work standards. To achieve that end, we employ written Proposals for each job and require customers to accept the Proposal in the form of a Services Contract before scheduling the work. Our Services Contract is two pages plus a Scope of Work Exhibit. We are committed to keeping Proposals as simple as possible while protecting both the customer and us. Most of our Proposals and Service Contracts are two pages. All landscaping and pond projects begin with a site visit by Michael or Lynn to discuss your project, gather necessary information, take photos, take measurements, and answer any questions you may have about our landscape services and our company. The scope and nature of many landscape and pond projects can be successfully planned and executed with photos, measurements, and a simple sketch. If landscape or pond design services are needed, we will provide such services at our hourly consulting rate. Based on the agreed scope of work, we will prepare a written proposal and contract which will specify materials needed for the job and any other information provided at the site meeting. Jobs are scheduled upon receipt of the accepted contract and deposit. The project will be implemented in accordance with the scope of work, plans and specifications described in the Services Contract. Changes or modifications to the design, scope of work or materials can still be made, subject to a written description of any changes. Changes may affect contract price. Upon completion, we will conduct a walk through with you to finalize your project. Site Meeting Implementation of the Services Contract Landscaping Services Contact Into the Garden Inc. Today! Pond Services (250) 466-9339

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Pond maintenance needs vary through the year. Let us do these many pond maintenance tasks by entering into one of our pond maintenance contracts. Pond Maintenance Calendar Contact The Pond Pixie Spring: As signs of the end of winter begin to disappear, the pond, flora, and fauna will slowly start to awaken in early spring. Test pond water temperature & chemistry: ammonia, pH, nitrates, nitrites, Calcium Hardness (KH) & General Hardness (GH) Treat as needed. Remove all plant debris and sludge that accumulated in the pond over winter. Check pump(s), filter(s), skimmer, water fall(s) fountains for proper working order & repair as needed Check for & repair any leaks Compare pond water clarity, color to its peak condition last summer. Check for foul smell. Spring Cleanout (full or partial) depending on pond conditions BEFORE water temperature reaches 55°F/12.8°C for several days. When water temperature is above 50°F / 10°C for several consecutive days: Replace Ultraviolet Clarifier bulb, clean crystal and inspect housing (if applicable) Jump-start the pond in the spring by adding supplemental cold water bacteria per manufacturer instructions. Inspect fish for any symptoms of disease and treat accordingly. (March) Start feeding your fish- begin with small amounts of a high quality fish food formulated for colder water temperatures (50°F - 60°F /10°C - 15.5°C). Do not overfeed! When water temperature is consistently at 55°F/12.8°C - 60°F/15.5°C: Feeding- Increase amount to moderate. Do not overfeed! Observe and inspect fish for symptoms of disease. If any spots and ulcers are present, give them appropriate treatment. Treat algae with barley straw bales or extract - avoid algicides. Return perennial aquatic plants to their proper water depth Add new perennial aquatic plants (May is typically the best time in our area). Mid-late spring: thin aquatic plants as needed Cut water lily leaves below the water level After the threat of frost is gone: add tropical aquatic plants & floating annuals Pond surface should have 50% - 60% coverage via a combination of aquatic plants to help control algae, provide shelter for fish from predators & to help keep water cooler during the hottest months of the season. Late spring: Divide & repot water lilies and other perennial aquatic plants as needed. Throughout the spring: Test pond water temperature & chemistry: ammonia, pH, nitrates, nitrites, Calcium Hardness (KH) & General Hardness (GH) Treat as needed. Remove plant, leaf and other organic debris on a regular basis. Skim pond surface on a regular basis or install a pond skimmer to remove pollen and floating debris on surface of water. Rinse filter media using pond water as needed (do not over rinse- keep the beneficial bacteria!) Partial water changes of 5-15% once a week- based on water test results. Be sure to treat new water to remove chlorine & chloramine. Summer: As the temperature of the pond water increases during the summer months, it is especially important to test water temperature. Warm water has a low capacity for holding oxygen. Adding a pond aerator is an ideal solution. Shade from aquatic plants is also required. Prune aquatic plants as needed to maintain open water surface area while maintaining coverage of 50% - 60%. Inspect water lilies for pests, remove damaged leaves. Throughout the summer: Test pond water temperature & chemistry: ammonia, pH, nitrates, nitrites, Calcium Hardness (KH) & General Hardness (GH) Treat as needed. Feed fish high protein diet in the morning (do not over feed) Remove plant, leaf and other organic debris on a regular basis. Skim pond surface on a regular basis or install a pond skimmer to remove pollen and floating debris on surface of water. Rinse filter media using pond water as needed (do not over rinse- keep the beneficial bacteria!) Partial water changes of 10- 20% once a week- based on water test results. Be sure to treat new water to remove chlorine & chloramine. Thin out oxygen plants and remove finished flowers and brown leaves of water lilies and marsh plants. Feed water lilies monthly. Feed perennial and tropical aquatic plants as required. Fall: As fall arrives, the number of brown & dead leaves start to make their presence known in and around the pond. Installation of a pond net at the onset of fall will over the pond surface will help prevent vegetation from falling into the pond. Prune all brown, dead leaves off all aquatic plants. Stop fertilizing all aquatic plants when the weather gets colder to signal the end of the growing season. Feeding fish: As the evening air temperatures begin to fall, transition fish to cold water fish food. STOP feeding fish when water temperature is around 55°F (10°C) Remove all tropical & free floating (such as water lettuce and hyacinth) aquatic plants after the first frost and compost them. Hardy water lilies will turn brown after the first hard frost. Remove leaves and flowers - cut below water level. Remove the pond net when water temperature drops below 41°F / 5 °C. If your area experiences periods of extremely cold weather (IE: snow/ below 32°F / 0 °C) during the winter months, consider installation of pond de-icer to allow toxic gases to escape the pond and oxygen to enter. Combine with aerator for maximum benefit. Throughout the fall: Test pond water temperature & chemistry: ammonia, pH, nitrates, nitrites, Calcium Hardness (KH) & General Hardness (GH) Treat as needed. Partial water changes of 10-20% - based on water test results. Warm air and water temperatures are a good reason to continue weekly partial water Be sure to treat new water to remove chlorine & chloramine. Winter: Here in the Cowichan Valley & Eastern Vancouver Island, our winters are mild compared to what most other Canadians experience. There are a few things our ponds need in order to be in their best health when spring arrives: Feeding fish: Colder weather results in colder water temperature. When water temperature in pond is between 60°F / 15 °C - 50°F / 10 °C- feed fish cold weather food with less protein. STOP feeding fish when water temperature reaches 50°F / 10 °C. Undigested food in the fish digestive system can lead to loss of fish. Continue adding cold water bacteria - per manufacturer guidelines. Ponds without fish: Our climate means you can keep your pump running as a waterfall or stream throughout the winter months. Ponds with fish: Our climate means you can keep your pump running- move the pump from the bottom of the pond- closer to the surface to create a gentle bubbling on the water surface. It's important to keep a hole in any ice that may form on the pond so that any gases created by organic material decomposition have a place to exit the pond. Another option is to add a pond aerator sized to you pond. It is highly recommended to turn off and the waterfall or stream throughout the winter months. Left on during freezing temperatures, waterfalls and streams can have a cooling affect and de-stratify the water & jeopardize fish health. Due to the colder water temperature, the biological activity in your pond will be insignificant as a result of low light levels during the winter months - your filter and your Ultraviolet Clarifier (UVC) can take a break until spring. Pressure filter: remove, drain, clean per manufacturer instructions & store in a dry warm place. Gravity filter : Can be left in full filtration mode. If your pond doesn't have any anti-freezing features, consider alternatives such as an aerator or a combination of aerator & de-icer to prevent pond from freezing. If ice forms on the pond - remove any snow that accumulates on the surface of the pond, to provide sunlight into the pond. Following a good seasonal maintenance routine is the way to a happy, healthy pond ecosystem. "The Pond Pixie" and her team are happy to help you really love your pond all year long. Contact The Pond Pixie for a Free Estimate Contact The Pond Pixie Into the Garden Inc. Landscaping Services Call or Text Into the Garden Inc. (250) 466-9339 Contact Us/Request Proposal

See examples of our work with these "before" and "after" photos. Our work reflects our quality, skills and passion... To see the difference Into the Garden Inc. of landscaping services and pond services... click on the image to view Before Before Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, of Into the Garden applied his expertise & skills to this client's front yard. After Into the Garden Inc. After Michael, Landscape Horticulturist RSE, Into the Garden Before Before Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, of Into the Garden applied his expertise & skills to this client's front yard. 1/2 landscaping services pond maintenance Before Trees before Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, of Into the Garden After Trees after Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, Into the Garden Before Trees before Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, of Into the Garden 1/2 Before Heather before Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, Into the Garden ... After Heather after Michael, Landscape Horticulturist RSE, Into the Garden Before Heather before Michael, Landscape Horticulturist, RSE, Into the Garden ... 1/2

We do weeding, mulching, seeding, leaf removal, gutter and downspout cleaning and much more. Other Services Power washing of hardscapes and walls Patio and container gardening design, and installation Pond & Water Feature LED Lighting Installation landscaping services pond services Client Testimonial "Michael was absolute perfection at our home. I had a lot of trees and shrubs to prune. Also had a rose bush we absolutely massacred, and he brought it back to life. He is a master at his trade. Thank you , Michael." - L.M. - Maple Bay landscaping services

We offer seasonal landscape maintenance contracts, softscape installation services, pond maintenance services, and pond revitalization services. Plants & Ponds Our Passions Michael & Lynn ... Our Business, Our Life We love living in Canada's ultimate garden paradise: Vancouver Island! After years of living in Vancouver, we decided to transplant ourselves to Vancouver Island and put our roots down in the beautiful Cowichan Valley where we could fulfill our dream of growing a landscaping services business and share our passion for plants & ponds while cultivating a close connection to nature with our neighbours in and around the Cowichan Valley. We really love what we do and dig that we get to help others really love their gardens and ponds on Canada’s most beautiful island. Our commitment: To work to create beautiful, healthy gardens & ponds from Cobble Hill to Nanaimo. Our vision: Make Into the Garden Cowichan Valley’s most loved, most trusted, owner-operated and detail-oriented landscape and pond services company. We create & maintain a close connection to nature through color, texture and form; we strive to help our customers really love their yards/gardens/ponds. We are rooted in: Integrity Honesty Trust Pride Excellence Teamwork Collaboration Efficiency Safety Contact Into the Garden Inc. Today! Landscaping Services Contact Michael Michael, Own er & Operator Red Seal Endorsed Landscape Horticulturist Hi, I'm Michael! My love for plants began early, watching in awe as my mother’s dahlias grew from tiny tubers into towering shrubs bursting with color. As a teenager in suburban Montreal, I planted my first radishes, carrots, and lettuce—an experience that sparked a lifelong passion for growing things. For 17 seasons, I worked in the silviculture industry, planting over a million trees across Canada. Scrambling through the bush, searching for the perfect spot for each seedling, and working in awe-inspiring landscapes cemented my love for plants, the outdoors, and hard, rewarding work. Landscaping became the natural next step. By 2009, I transitioned into the industry, working my way from gardener to field supervisor while gaining hands-on experience with the plants that thrive in the Pacific Coast climate. Wanting to deepen my expertise, I enrolled in the four-year Canadian Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program, completing my apprenticeship and earning my certification in 2016. My wife, Lynn, and I spent nearly a decade in Vancouver, turning our small balcony into a lush garden before making the move to Ladysmith. In 2019, we founded Into the Garden Landscaping Services, where I now share my expertise and enthusiasm with the Cowichan Valley community—helping clients Really Love Their Yard . Contact Michael Landscaping Services Call or Text (250) 466-9339 Our CFO (Chief of Feline Operations) Really Love Your Pond ! "The Pond Pixie" Spreading the magic of beautifying ponds in the Cowichan Valley one pond at a time.... Lynn, " The Pond Pixie" Pond Services Contact "The Pond Pixie" Contact Lynn "The Pond Pixie" Pond Services Hi, I'm Lynn! I have always had an affinity for water, plants and fish. Goldfish had my attention from a very young age. So much so that "goldfish" was one of the first words after mom & dad. I grew up in Hawaii and California surrounded by the magic of all of the beautiful flora and fauna. Nature captured my imagination early on and cultivated my interest in what germinated into a lifelong passion: the creation of beautiful, colorful and unique gardens inspired by nature. As The Pond Pixie of Into the Garden, I have the pleasure of spreading the magic of beautifying ponds one pond at time in the Cowichan Valley. I am Into the Pond and Into the Garden ! Really Love Your Pond Our Mission We are passionate about plants and ponds and are immersed in maintaining and creating beautiful, healthy gardens and ponds throughout the Cowichan Valley. Our services are provided using up-to-date, sustainable horticultural and pond care principles. We create and maintain a close connection to nature through color, texture, and form and strive to help our customers really love their yards, gardens, and ponds. Our relationships with clients, employees, and community partners are founded on integrity, excellence, and trust. Contact Into the Garden Inc. Cowichan takes its name from “Quw’utsun,” the name given to the valley by its original inhabitants, the Quw’utsun people. It is rooted in the Hul’q’umi’num word “shquw’utsun” which directly translated means “to warm one’s back in the sun,” and is why our valley is, and always has been known as The Warm Land."- Tourism Cowichan

Privacy Policy ​ Intothegarden.ca (the “Site”) is owned by Into the Garden Inc. (“Into the Garden”) who places a high priority on protecting your privacy. Privacy Policy Intothegarden.ca (the “Site”) is owned by Into the Garden Inc. (“Into the Garden”) who places a high priority on protecting your privacy. Purpose The purpose of this privacy policy ( the “Privacy Policy”) is to demonstrate Into the Garden’s firm commitment to the privacy of our clients and Site visitors and to inform Site visitors of the following: The personal data we will collect; Use of collected data; Who has access to the data collected; The rights of Site users; and The Site’s cookie policy Data Collected Automatically When you visit and use our Site, we automatically collect and store the following information: First and last name; Email address; Phone number; and Address. We collect the above information from Contact Us Forms completed by Site visitors. We also automatically collect the following information when you visit and use our Site: Your IP Address Name of the browser you use to access the Site The Site pages that you visited The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes: To evaluate effectiveness of the Site; To determine location of Site visitors; To determine which web browsers are used by Site visitors; To help diagnose problems with our server; To administer the Site; and For statistical metrics used to track Site visitor traffic. Who We Share Personal Data With We share personal data only with our owners and employees. We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Third Parties We may share user data with Google for the purpose of providing Site analytics. Google will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose. How Your Information May Be Used We use your personal information to provide you with personalized service; to send e-mail alerts to you; to answer your requests; etc. You may choose to opt out at any time, which will cease all communications from us. We may also use your information to track visitors of the Site. This lets us see which of our features are the most popular so we can better serve our users' needs. It also enables us to generate aggregate data about our traffic (not identifying you personally, but showing how many visitors used which features, for example) to outside parties which track and analyze website traffic for us. Cookies The Site uses "cookie" messages to automatically help provide better services. You are given the option on the Home Page of accepting or not accepting cookies. Cookies remind us of who you are and your preferences for our website based on what you've done and told us before. The cookie is placed in your computer and is read when you come back to our website. Cookies let us take you to the information and features you're particularly interested in. They also let us track your usage of the Site, so we know which parts of our sites are most popular. How Long We Store Personal Data User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved. You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period. How We Protect Your Personal Data To protect your security, we use the strongest available browser encryption and store all of our data on servers in secure facilities. All data is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in an employee’s termination. While we take all reasonable precautions to secure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore, we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical. Children We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a chile under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data, their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer. How to Access, Modify, Delete or Challenge Data Collected If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your data, if we have disclosed your personal data, and to whom we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here: Lynn Nelson Email: privacy@intothegarden.ca Address: PO BOX 115, Station Main Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A1 Other Disclosures We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases: The law requires it; It is required for a legal proceeding; To prove or protect our legal rights; and To buyers or potential buyers of this company if we seek to sell the company. Email Privacy Into the Garden does not provide, sell, or rent email addresses to anyone outside the company. External Links The Site may include links to external websites. These links do not fall under the Site domain, and Into the Garden is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites. Your use of any linked website is solely at your own risk. Modifications We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically. We maintain the option to modify this Privacy Policy at any time by electronic notice posted on our website. Your continued use of our website after the date that such notices are posted will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms. February 2, 2023

We are passionate about plants and ponds & are immersed in maintaining & creating beautiful, healthy gardens & ponds. Our softscape landscape maintenance, installation & design services are provided using up-to-date, sustainable horticultural principles. Over 14 years Professional Landscaping Experience Red Seal Endorsed Landscape Horticulturist. Family-owned & operated. Caring for & beautifying gardens & ponds in The Cowichan Valley from Cobble Hill - Nanaimo since 2019. Really Love Your Yard! Button

We were looking for someone with a passion for plants and at least some landscape experience to join our team. Current Opportunities Landscape Assistant About us: Into the Garden Inc., founded by Michael, owner, and Canadian Red Seal Endorsed Landscape Horticulturist, in 2019 as Into the Garden Landscaping Services. Each day we share our passion for plants & and gardening while cultivating a connection to nature through our work and sharing our enthusiasm and knowledge with our Cowichan Valley community to help make our gardens more vibrant, healthy, and beautiful for all to enjoy. Into the Garden continues to grow with each season thanks to all of our valued clients and partners. We really love what we do and dig that we get to help others really love their gardens and ponds on Canada’s most beautiful island. Quite simply: We are Into the Garden! Our commitment: To work to create beautiful, healthy gardens & ponds throughout the Cowichan Valley. Our vision: Make Into the Garden Cowichan Valley’s most loved, most trusted, owner-operated and detail-oriented landscape company. We are rooted in: Integrity Honesty Trust Pride Excellence Teamwork Collaboration Efficiency Safety You are: Someone who enjoys being outdoors and working in the elements of nature: rain, sun, wind, cold. Helping people care for and really love their gardens and ponds makes you happy. Passionate about doing it right & and practicing safety first and always. Dedicated to client satisfaction. Someone who has a desire and willingness to grow your knowledge and experience of landscape horticulture practices, plant identification, care and maintenance of plants, and pond care including care of aquatic plants, goldfish, and koi. Honest & and reliable- you keep your word & and commitments. A Team player - Believe teamwork makes the dream work. Eager to learn. As a Landscape Assistant you will: Be responsible for assisting with garden cleanups, lawn and garden maintenance services, and softscape installation projects. Perform manual duties to help meet, or exceed, client satisfaction and goals of the company. Assist in the preparation of the work site Assist with garden cleanups/garden & and lawn maintenance including hand weeding/planting Assist with the installation of gardens, lawns, and landscape materials (soil, compost, mulch aggregates) Work with hand tools and other small gas-powered equipment and follow all safety procedures. Work outdoors in a variety of conditions including heat, rain, dust, noise, and cold Ensure the work site is left in a clean and safe condition. Periodically assist the pond services team with cleaning, maintenance, and restoration of ponds and water features.. Perform all duties and responsibilities as instructed and maintain the high standards of the company and client. Y our Responsibilities & Duties: Maintain Into the Garden's high standards of work quality, and safety at all times. Maintain complete and accurate timekeeping records. Report all problems executing a job, issues with clients, and accidents to the management team immediately. Be courteous and respectful in all your interactions with others at all times. Follow all safety protocols at all times, including mandates for COVID-19 per the Province of British Columbia. You will Report To: Michael owner/ operator and Red Seal Endorsed Landscape Horticulturist. Your Education: You have a secondary school diploma. Currently enrolled in the Canadian Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist program ? ~ You are encouraged to apply to be considered for hire as a paid apprentice with sponsorship. Red Seal Endorsed Landscape Horticulturists are encouraged to apply. Your Experience: A minimum of one year of landscape maintenance experience is required. Familiarity and /or knowledge of plant identification, care, and maintenance is highly desired. Experience using gas-powered: lawn mower, line trimmer, blower, and small landscaping hand tools required. Previous work experience in one or more of the following: landscape maintenance, plant nursery /garden center, and softscape installation. Previous work experience with ponds, aquatic plants, and fish is highly desired- not required. Previous experience in softscape installation services is highly desired. Effective communication skills in English. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Willing and able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions of Southeastern Central Vancouver Island between the months of February - November. Physically able to perform landscape maintenance work in the Vancouver Island environment: Manual dexterity Able to lift at least 60 pounds. Bending, kneeling, crouching Attention to detail Own Tools/ Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Appropriate outerwear for variable weather conditions License Requirements: Current British Columbia driver’s license and clean BC driver's abstract. Must have access to a reliable, insured vehicle to travel to client job sites for each day work is scheduled. Submit Your Resume