Don’t cut your grass any shorter than three inches. Don’t prune unless it is absolutely necessary. Restrict trimming to removing a few stray shoots. Don’t apply nitrogen fertilizer (manure, straw, or sawdust) to shrubs. Don’t forget to remove dead foliage as it will keep the plants blooming until frost! Don’t forget to check your hemlock [Continue]
There is nothing more spectacular than a freshly cut lawn with clean, straight tire lines. It is mowing season, and with the grass growing faster than I can keep it cut, I thought it would be a great idea to share some tips on how to Mow like a Pro! Step One: Be sure to [Continue]
As June arrives, so does the warmer weather! This usually marks the end of the planting season, but it also marks the beginning of some pretty great clearance sales! Be sure to check out your local gardening stores. If you purchase new plants, be sure to add organic matter to your soil so they have [Continue]
Ornamental grass can be used for many different things when it comes to landscaping. Today we are going to touch on the top 14 uses! Add Privacy: Tall grasses bunched together can create a perfect solution for screening! For the best effects, chose tall species such as big bluestem, moor grass, or ravennagrass. Keep [Continue]
Whether you are completely new to landscaping, or you have some knowledge and are looking to refresh an outdoor area, here are seven useful tips to help you get started! 1. It can seem overwhelming if you’ve never tackled a landscaping project before, but the first step is to make a list of your needs [Continue]
Adding Sta-Rite Edging to any outdoor project can create very defining lines and define an area. It is easy to install and can be ordered directly from yardproduct.com for free shipping and delivery to your home anywhere in North America! The idea of installing it yourself may seem like a daunting task, but this DIY [Continue]
Every landscape needs a “Wow Factor”. (Click to Tweet). What says more, “Wow” than water? A backyard pond can turn any bland back or front yard into a yard others would envy. If done right, it can also be very little maintenance. In order for it to be so, you need to do things right the [Continue]
Perhaps, the home of your dreams is perfect on the inside but the outside could definitely use some work. You can’t wait to start chopping, building and planting to show all your neighbours that what’s on the outside is mirrored on the inside. Why not turn ordinary into extraordinary the right way, the first time. [Continue]
Despite the massive amounts of snow we have received within the last week, today we will be talking about some gardening tips for the month of February. It is never too late to start preparing for spring and lightening your to do list for the warmer weather! (Click to Tweet) Prepare Yourself Do inventory and [Continue]
It might be hard to think about gardening when the wind is blistering and the snow is blowing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t! The cold weather is the perfect time for planning for the spring! If your anything like I used to be, you’re probably thinking you can just grab a few packs of [Continue]
