Over the past 50 years, Qualico Communities has developed many new neighbourhoods in and around Winnipeg. Several years ago, we teamed up with Native Plant Solutions, a branch of Ducks Unlimited Canada, to raise the bar for environmental responsibility and evolve the landscaping practices in our communities, particularly regarding storm water runoff and retention, and parklands. The result has been integrated systems of native grasses, shoreline vegetation and wetlands, creating communities conducive to the cycles of nature and offering stunning natural landscapes for residents to enjoy.
The native grasses and wetlands in Oak Bluff West help create a healthier neighbourhood and offer stunning natural landscapes for residents to enjoy and offer a host of benefits:
- Require no watering or fertilizer and much less mowing
- Require little-to-no pesticide use
- Aid in reducing soil erosion due to wind or water
- Provide habitat and shelter for birds and animals
- Absorb carbon from the air and help purify the soil
- Provide texture and colour change with the seasons
- Not attractive to Canada Geese or gophers
Please note: native grasses in public areas should not be disturbed in any way.