An Interview with the Dad of Dr. Green
With Fathers day just around the corner, I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some thoughts from the founder of Dr. Green and my Dad, Lou Van Haastrecht. Since I was a young kid I have always…
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#ChoosetoChallenge
My name is Raunie Ratcliffe and I am the owner/operator of Dr. Green in Ontario, one of the branches apart of my family’s lawn care company. This year’s International Women’s Day theme really resonated with me, because #ChooseToChallenge has been…
What is Fertilizer?
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…
Curious About Crane Flies?
What are Craneflies? Crane flies are a large mosquito like insect that fly around in bunches near home lawns. They look like a cross between a large mosquito and a flying daddy long legs and due to their heavy reproductive…
How to Deal with Powdery Mildew in Alberta
So far this summer, much of Alberta has seen cool and wet weather. This has helped our lawns stave off drought conditions typically seen in July and August, but it will likely also create an issue for those interested in…
DIY Lawn and Garden Supply Must Have’s
A good DIY enthusiast tends to build up a wide variety of tools as they move from project to project. Your lawn and garden is no exception! Please read through to find the DIY essentials for keeping your outside the…
Why Is My Lawn Brown?
WHY ARE LAWNS BROWN? During the mid-summer months (July & August) many lawns will become brown and dried out. This, of course, is due to the weather but also the lack of regular watering’s by the homeowner. The question of…
When And How To Seed Your Lawn
Knowing why, when, and how to seed your lawn will avoid many adverse conditions and will improve the overall look and health of your lawn. Bare or thin patches within a lawn are an open invitation to weed and pest…
MOSQUITO CONTROL
Mosquito control is a new upcoming necessity within the cities and rural areas of our habitats. BENEFITS OF THE BITING MOSQUITO Mosquitoes seem to serve no actual purpose or benefit within our environment other than to annoy us. The only…
26 Misconceptions About Lawns in the Springtime
After a long, grey, wet winter everyone is ready for a healthy green lawn. Follow this simple advice and you will have the green healthy lawn you desire. Fertilize the grass as soon as the snow melts with a slow…
