Introduction You may ask yourself, what is the crown of the grass and how can I make sure I protect it? Without getting too technical, grass has many different components. The main three are as follows: The Blade: the part…
Crabgrass is a nuisance type of grass that can be found throughout most of Southern Ontario. It is very distinct in home lawns because it is thicker and can be taller than Kentucky bluegrass. Crabgrass also grows in clumps so…
Introduction Tree Canopies are lovely to have surrounding your property. however, you may ask the question, why is my lawn thin and sparse? One common reason for this is due to large trees being on the property. This creates a…
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a responsible approach to determining what actions to take when pest problems occur. With time and training the focus of IPM has become the “go to” method to maintain home lawns for professionals and homeowners alike.…
Lawn edging is a term you might have heard of, but you might not know quite what it is. Well, now more than ever, it’s time for you to find out. With spring imminent, it’s time to make your lawn…
What is Fertilizer you may ask? Well, A traditional fertilizer is food for the grass. There are three primary components on the label; Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in this order. For example, 25-0-5 fertilizers contain 25% nitrogen, 0% phosphorus and…
A beautiful lawn means efficient, high-quality lawn pest control. However, many supposed methods of lawn pest control simply don’t work or don’t get the job done sufficiently. Just like with anything else, there’s a range of methodology and some work…
Trees don’t just have to be an aesthetic or environmental choice, they can also be a practical one. When summer rolls around and you want to make the most of it by spending as much time as you can in…
An often overlooked aspect of lawn upkeep is dealing with the accumulation of organic material (namely, thatch) on your grass. Thatch and moss buildup can do a great deal of harm to a lawn if left untouched. However, that’s where…
When perfecting the look of your lawn, there are many aspects of landscaping that come into play, one considerably overlooked aspect is grass edging. Edging is creating a clear delineation line between the grass in your lawn and the flowerbeds…
