While the beautiful colours of fallen leaves are attractive, it does not mean you can skip the lawn maintenance during this season! Be sure to rake frequently and patch up any brown spots in the grass. Once your lawn is taken care of, spice it up with a bit of colour. As your summer [Continue]
Plant seeds like poppies, cosmos and delphiniums in the fall. They will sprout and grow in the spring! (Make sure the varieties you chose are suitable for fall sowing and can grow in your area). Plant your flowering bulbs in the fall and you’ll thank yourself in the Spring! Check your local nursery for the [Continue]
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could have a nice looking yard without having to do the manual labor or having to pay an arm and a leg? Unfortunately, that’s not possible… Here’s 10 winter landscaping preparation mistakes every homeowner should avoid this season. Not mowing in a regular basis. When manicuring the lawn, it [Continue]
Here’s three reasons why you should get your Fall Landscaping done now! The Weather The fall weather is only around for so long before winter strikes and the ground freezes up. Get it done now! Fall is the optimum time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials because they are just heading into dormancy and [Continue]
Cleaning up flower beds can be done all season, but it’s a good idea to do a final cleanup in the fall. Some perennial plants look great during the winter, for example rudbeckia seed heads are decorative when topped with snow or ice. If the plants look OK, you can leave them intact. Other [Continue]
There are several shrubs which have beautiful foliage in the fall and are the right size for home gardens or yards. We’re sharing our five favorites with you here. Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) This shrub is named for it’s bright red leaves in the fall. It’s easy to grow and does well in most [Continue]
We enjoy seeing beautiful birds in the yard and they are helpful too because insect-eating birds reduce the population of insect pests. Now is the time to prepare bird feeders and bird baths for the winter months ahead. It’s important to keep bird feeders clean so they are free of bacteria. To clean a [Continue]
Fall maintenance is key to having a beautiful lawn, here are eight tips that will keep your lawn looking great. Rake and remove Leaves and Moss If you have a small lawn, you can do this with a hand rake. Alternatively use a lawn mower with a bagger or mulcher. Removing the leaves allows [Continue]
This Wednesday was the first day of Fall. If you’re anything like me, you’re super excited for cool weather, sweaters, autumn leaves and campfires. To celebrate the season, we have found a list of specific jobs to do during the fall. 1. Plant bulbs This is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs like tulips, [Continue]
