Fall Checklist for your Lawn
How can we prepare our lawn this fall to have a healthy lawn come back in the spring? This is a common lawn care question that is often asked by home owners as the cooler weather approaches. Below is a…
Category Lawn Maintenance
Why Mower Sharpening Is the Secret to a Healthy Lawn
We talk a lot about watering, fertilizing, and weed control when it comes to healthy lawn maintenance—but here’s something homeowners often overlook: the condition of your lawn mower blade. You could be doing everything else right, but if your mower…
What Is Thatch in Lawns? (And Why You Should Care)
You’ve probably heard the term “thatch” tossed around in lawn care conversations. Maybe from your neighbour who just dethatched his entire yard and now won’t stop talking about it. Or maybe you’ve noticed your lawn feeling a little spongy underfoot…
When Can I Cut My Lawn After a Service?
“When can I cut my lawn?” is one of the most common questions we get after one of our clients receives an application. The Short Answer: It is always best to cut your lawn the following day to allow for…
When to Start Watering Your Lawn in Spring
Spring has finally sprung, and after a long Canadian winter, your lawn is ready to wake up and get growing. But before you drag out the hose or fire up the sprinklers, let’s talk timing. Knowing when to start watering…
Brampton Lawns Help the Planet Too!
As summer temps keep climbing, your grass becomes an unexpected MVP. Healthy lawns can be significantly cooler than pavement or even bare soil—up to 30 degrees cooler than asphalt, to be exact. In densely built areas of Brampton, every patch…
Why Weeds Thrive in Brampton Lawns
With our warm summers and humid days, it makes it a perfect spot for weeds to thrive in Brampton Many lawns in the area have compacted soil or poor drainage, which only helps weeds crowd out healthy grass. Unlike your…
Why Healthy Lawns Matter
Let’s talk lawns. You mow them, water them, weed them… maybe even talk to them if no one’s looking. But did you know that healthy lawns are actually working hard behind the scenes to support the environment? At Dr. Green,…
Milton Weed Control: Stop Them in Their Tracks
If you’ve ever looked out at your Milton lawn and felt personally attacked by a patch of dandelions, you’re not alone. These yellow invaders—and their countless weedy companions—can turn a lush green yard into a battlefield. The good news? You…
Fiesta Weed Control
Introduction Fiesta weed control is the only product available to use in Ontario. It is a natural, iron-based product that specially designed to suppress existing weeds with minimal effect on the surrounding grass. Prior to 2009, when the provincial legislation…
