COMPOSTING

COMPOSTING

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,...
HOW TO PLANT A TREE OR SHRUB

HOW TO PLANT A TREE OR SHRUB

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...
RAIN GARDENS

RAIN GARDENS

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...
MOWING TIPS AND TRICKS

MOWING TIPS AND TRICKS

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...
OVERSEEDING YOUR LAWN

OVERSEEDING YOUR LAWN

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...

REPAIRING AND RESEEDING PATCHES

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...
CHOOSING A LAWN FERTILIZER

CHOOSING A LAWN FERTILIZER

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...