by Nicole Bent | May 31, 2022 | Bulletin, Gardening Tips, Spring & Summer
Compost is what you get when yard and garden debris, kitchen scraps and other organic materials have completely broken down into a rich, dark, crumbly material. Composting is simply the process of changing raw, organic materials, such as grass clippings, sod, leaves,...
by Nicole Bent | May 31, 2022 | Bulletin, Gardening Tips, Spring & Summer
Gardens that attract butterflies are often full of surprises because they are constantly changing. With a little bit of planning you can make your landscape irresistible to them while creating a colourful environment that is pleasing to you and your family as well....
by Nicole Bent | May 15, 2022 | Bulletin
Planting trees on your property can have several benefits. They provide shade and cooling in summer, block the wind in winter, are natural shelters for birds and small animals, and can even increase your property value. To ensure the tree you plant does well and...
by Nicole Bent | May 15, 2022 | Bulletin, Gardening Tips, Spring & Summer
With plants and flowers available in such a profusion of colours, it is easy to create a colour scheme to suit any space. There are several ways you can combine colour in a planter and which style you choose is completely up to you. Here are some suggestions:...
by Nicole Bent | May 10, 2022 | Bulletin
RAIN GARDENS A rain garden is a natural or man-made depression that has been planted with native plants that are able to gradually absorb and filter storm water. Rain water from roofs, driveways, and other hard surfaces drains into the depression and then has time to...
by Nicole Bent | May 10, 2022 | Bulletin, Container Gardening, Gardening Tips
When you think of container gardens you may think of annual flowers, but containers are a great way to grow herbs and vegetables, too! Container gardening can save space and money. Even if you have a lot of space, planting in containers gives you more control over...
by Nicole Bent | May 4, 2022 | Bulletin
MOWING TIPS AND TRICKS A soft, inviting lawn is one of our favourite parts of summer – great for kids, fun for your dog, and a perfect place to lay down a blanket and have a picnic or just read a book. Plus, a well-kept lawn really ratchets up the curb appeal of your...
by Nicole Bent | May 3, 2022 | Bulletin
OVERSEEDING YOUR LAWN For a full green lawn, you may choose to overseed. By using thorough aeration techniques and fertilizer you can be successful with this method. You can overseed in the spring or fall. The best time is fall but, if you want to repair areas...
by Nicole Bent | May 1, 2022 | Bulletin
Even in well maintained yards bare patches can occur. These are unsightly and can detract from the lawn’s overall appearance, but they are easy to fix with a few simple reseeding steps. Whatever the reason for the bare spot, always remember that the most important...
by Nicole Bent | May 1, 2022 | Bulletin
USING AND CHOOSING A LAWN FERTILIZER If you are unsure of how to properly fertilize your lawn read on to learn about the best method for you. No matter what kind of lawn products you use, their performance depends largely on the quality of the spreader that you use to...