Category: Green Valley Irrigation

How to Install a Lawn Irrigation System (9 Easy Steps)

Are you looking for a convenient way to irrigate your lawn's hard-to-reach areas? Simply trying to keep a large one well-watered? Installing an irrigation system can make watering your lawn a lot easier and more efficient, while a buried sprinkler network ensures that it remains hidden. But putting it in requires careful planning to make certain the entire area is properly and evenly covered. Fortunately, most lawn irrigation companies plan the system out so the property owner doesn’t have to. Here’s how they do it. Installing a Lawn Irrigation System In this post, we outline the steps from start to... Read more

8 Beautiful and Easy-to-Grow Plants (A Beginner’s Guide for New Gardeners)

Do you love plants? Ever wonder why you can’t keep them alive? Being unable to make their garden thrive is heartbreaking for plant lovers, but it’s understandable if you’re a gardening newb. The best way to begin your horticultural journey is with plants that can thrive in any type of weather and require the least maintenance. Still learning about gardening and need an easy start? Let’s examine some plants that aren’t so easy to kill! 8 Awesome Plants That Are Easy to Grow  There are lots of beautiful plants you may want to be part of your garden, but some... Read more

How to Use River Stones to Make Your Garden More Attractive

Landscaping your garden is an ongoing process and there are many ways to go about it. From large and small trees, bird baths, sculptures and stone walkways to pebble mosaics, the choices are plentiful. If you’re creative enough, you can mix and match various decorative elements to create a unique landscaped garden. One such easy element is river stones. Here, we share various ways touse river stones in your garden to enhance its appearance and make it more convenient to maneuver. They’re affordable, colourful and come in various sizes, making them suitable for use both outdoors and indoors. 5 River... Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Growing Sod

Having a lawn as lush and green as a golf course is the dream of every home gardening enthusiast. But it requires a lot of time, patience, hard work and technique. Rolls of sod are a quick way to add greenery to your garden and create soft ground to step on. Professional sodding services are available, but you can do it yourself when you know the techniques and choose the right grass. Here we share the basics of sodding, its benefits, techniques and how to grow sod properly. In this way you will become aware of how sod can be... Read more

Amazing Tips to Protect Your Lawn from Excessive Rain

Rain can be a blessing for many severe landscape issues. It contains nutrients essential for the survival of trees, plants and grass. But heavy rain can cause fungal diseases and weed growth from which it may take weeks to recover. There are, however, several ways to repair your lawn after a heavy rain and prevent future damage. This blog outlines tips and tricks to deal with such issues. Image Source - https://bit.ly/32nfZNA How to Help a Lawn Recover from Heavy Rain After a prolonged rain or storm, your lawn may appear to be underwater. Water accumulates in low-level areas that... Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Lawn Mowing – Tips to Maintain Your Yard

When it comes to lawn care, mowing is important because it impacts the whole look of your lawn. Mowing your lawn, the right way significantly boosts its health and quality. By implementing effective mowing methods, you can maintain a beautiful lawn throughout the growing season. This blog post will guide you on how to mow your lawn like a professional. Tips to Mow Your Lawn Like a Pro Lawn Mowing As Per Seasonal Trends Consider your lawn’s seasonal changes and adjust lawn care and maintenance techniques accordingly. In spring, choose the highest setting for your mower and trim grass only... Read more

4 Home Irrigation Systems You Need to Know About

Homeowners looking for irrigation systems in Toronto often have a hard time figuring out the best product for their home. A high-quality one can be used to water the plants, shrubs, grass, and trees in your garden. No landscape design can be complete without an appropriate sprinkler and avoiding them can be a costly mistake. It’s important to have a working irrigation system if you want to see your garden alive and thriving. By choosing the plants wisely and considering ones with the same water needs, you can ensure your garden is easy to manage. Here are 4 types of... Read more

How to Protect Your Garden in the Summer

In Toronto and other parts of Canada, summer can be harsh on a garden if it isn’t well protected. Do you have a plan to safeguard your garden? What method will you use? The most important step is to install an irrigation system to water the plants and create proper shading. Keep reading this blog-post and find out how to best shield your garden. Retain Moisture Install an irrigation system There are different types of irrigation systems such as traditional spray, drip and rotor. They can water the garden without issue. Each provides its own benefit. The traditional spray system... Read more

7 Different Types of Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting can instantly transform your backyard or front yard during the night. However, you should know the art of highlighting the specific plants and trees to achieve the most desired look. If you want to illuminate the entire landscape including every plants and tree, then it may not look unique and it might not give the effect that you want. Instead plan what you want to highlight in your landscape, find out the different types of lighting in our post and contact a professional to begin. What to highlight outside your home? You should consider these following things when... Read more

5 Landscaping Tips to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value

Putting effort into planning and designing your landscape can pay-off big time later on and add to the resale value of your home. Many property owners emphasize on creating a beautiful lawn and backyard which increases the chances of getting a better price for the property manifolds. An unkempt lawn can be an eyesore which may turn away prospective buyers. This post outlines five tips to help you plan and maintain a landscape that is universally appealing and can attract buyers willing to invest in your property. • Design according to your home A landscaped lawn must match the architectural... Read more