Designing unique, low maintenance, and sustainable
landscape solutions to fit your lifestyle.
About
My name is Matthew Dressing, landscape designer, Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician, and owner of Natural Affinity Designs. Natural Affinity is a landscape deisgn and horticultural consultation firm operating in Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area.
Over the last 20 years I have worked in many sectors of the horticulture and landscaping industry including: landscape construction, landscape design, floral design, and lawn & garden maintenance. I have grown to understand the need to design and develop low maintenance, sustainable garden experiences which compliment your lifestyle. Every project is a work of heart.
What I can help you with:
- Create a beautiful, low maintenance landscape design to fit your lifestyle.
- Identify and understand the unique conditions in your landscape.
- Identify oppurtunities to revitalize your existing landscape.
- Develop a comprehensive landscape maintenance plan to help you do it yourself.
- Lay out and plant annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs.
- Identify health, pest and disease issues with your plants and gardens.
- Create lush, unique, colourful planters for any season.
Services
Landscape Design
garden Maintenance
Speaking Engagements
Custom Planter Arrangements
Happy Clients
“If you need top notch, expert advice on what to do with your landscape and garden design, then Matthew Dressing is the perfect choice for you. Matthew provided me with detailed drawings of my garden suggesting plants that would work the best according to soil and light conditions. He really listens to you and works within your budget to achieve an end result that is truly beautiful. I feel very confident in recommending Natural Affinity Garden Design. You won’t be disappointed!”
– Kat L.
“Matthew designed the landscaping for my house, and I love it. He listened to what I wanted to do and knew my abilities as a gardener. I cannot say enough good things about this charming, funny, and wonderful landscape designer.” – Laurie B.
Blog
Creating an indoor fall arrangement.
Fall is a time of plenty providing many natural, free, and colourful materials for us to create unique, vibrant and inspiring displays. Arranging these on their own, or around a piece of fall decor, is a fun and simple way to create an indoor fall arrangement.
Lawn Care: Success with Nematodes
Creating a lush, emerald green lawn is a labour of love. Follow our Lawn Care blog series where we’ll discuss lawn specific topics to help you grow your own emerald oasis!
Podcast
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I have listened to several episodes. Not only is the information of high quality, but the hosts have a genuine and natural engagement with listeners and are fun to listen to.
Scott_Ottawa via Apple Podcast