Are there hidden dangers lurking on your commercial property? It is never a bad decision to spend a little bit of time re-evaluating your commercial property with an eye to identify any potential hazards that could lead to serious health & safety or liability issues down the road. In today’s business climate, making simple repairs […]
Read MoreThe Yellow Garden Spider Have you seen one of these around your garden recently? -Say hello to the Yellow Garden Spider! This female (pictured above) gave our employees a bit of a scare at our site this week. The spider species Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the yellow garden spider, black and yellow garden spider, golden garden spider, writing spider, corn spider, […]
Read MoreLawn & Order: The Usual Suspects for a Green Lawn When we take a look at our lawns, what are we actually looking at? There are many varieties of grasses out there, but only some are suited for our environment and variable weather. Which Grass is Greener? Typically, in our region, Kentucky Bluegrass is the […]
Read MoreHello Hydrangeas! Hydrangeas are hardy perennials, most commonly recognized for their lush and abundant flowerheads. The fluffy flowerheads of hydrangeas consist of numerous star-shaped flowers that are packed closely together, giving them their unique and exuberant appearance. The Hydrangea genus contains 70-75 different species, the most popular being Hydrangea Macrophylla. Although most species of hydrangeas produce […]
Read MoreWhy are succulents so trendy? Succulents are one of the trendiest accent pieces for your home, garden or planter. These ornamental plants have been showcased by interior designers and stylists, in dozens of Home & Garden magazines recently, making them of the hippest plants to own. Succulents have been around forever; so why are they […]
Read MoreSUMMER 2017 LAWN CARE Lawn care in the spring is all about getting your lawn healthy and green, and this year, it has been great to actually have experienced the first “real” spring we’ve had in quite a few years. The prolonged wet weather and cooler temperatures have done their bit in creating healthy turf, […]
Read MoreTHE BACKYARD BIRDCAM I recently came across an innovative product that seems perfect for a fun, interesting and educational project for the yard; quite literally, a photo booth for birds! The various “birdcam” feeders are affordable ($60 – $180), can be set up quickly & easily, and will take professional quality images of the birds […]
Read MoreTHE CONTINUED DEVASTATION OF THE EMERALD ASH BORER Introduction The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a highly destructive insect (originally from Asia) that feeds on ash trees, usually killing them within 2-3 years. The EAB was first discovered in the GTA around 2005 and has continued to devastate the ash tree population ever since. […]
Read MoreWhile the beloved robin used to represent the first sign of Spring, now, unfortunately, it is the pesky and prodigious dandelions that ushers in the season… For those who love a well-manicured, lush, green lawn, there is nothing worse than seeing the towering, yellow weeds slowly (then rapidly) taking over every available green space and […]
Read MoreThe Victoria Day weekend usually coincides with the planting of annual flowers, but after the cold & wet spring that we’ve received in southern Ontario- when is the right time to plant? Annual flowers are the perfect way to add eye-catching colour and foliage to your garden or planters. Annuals have one long growing/flowering season, […]
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