Category: Guide

How to Identify and Remove Common Lawn Weeds: Part-II

In our previous blog post, we discussed how to identify and remove some common lawn weeds. In today’s post, we’ll continue the discussion by explaining how to identify and remove 4 more weeds that are commonly found in lawns. Oxalis Oxalis is also known as ‘wood sorrels’ due to its acidic taste like sorrel (Rumex acetosa). It has characteristic cup-shaped yellow flowers and clover-shaped light green leaves. It is a perennial weed that grows mostly in dry and open spots. It spreads rapidly in warmer regions. This creeper weed grows to a height of around 20 inches and spreads by... Read more

How to Identify and Remove Common Lawn Weeds: Part-I

Weeds are the last thing anyone wants in their lawns. They are difficult to handle and hard to remove entirely. They are so invasive that sometimes, it becomes hard to differentiate between shrubs and weeds. Many gardeners fail to identify common lawn weeds and keep on nurturing them like a shrub. To deal with this problem, here’s a guide to identify and remove common lawn weeds. Crabgrass Crabgrass is an annual weed that is 18” tall and 20” wide. It spreads in the form of a tight, crab-like circle (hence the name). This weed is generally falls into two types,... Read more

6 Useful Tips for Sustainable Landscaping

Sustainable gardening involves creating a landscape that is environmentally sound. It’s all about designing, constructing and maintaining your garden in an eco-friendly manner without wasting resources and your money. Some gardeners think that adding more fertilizers, pesticides and latest irrigation system is the key to achieving a lush landscape. But, a luxuriant and self-sustaining landscape can also be built with the right knowhow and minimal additional resources. If you want to create a sustainable garden, then follow these 6 useful tips. 1) Reduce the Area The larger the garden, the more resources are required to maintain it. Maintaining a large,... Read more

4 Pet-Friendly Weed Preventers for Your Lawn

It’s dangerous to apply chemical-based weed preventers to your garden if you have pets at your home. The weed killers are very effective at killing weeds, but their toxic ingredients can also be harmful to pets. According to a study published by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information in 2013, 19 out of 25 samples of dog urine were found to contain dangerous chemicals after pesticides were applied to the lawn. Some experts are of the opinion that the threat is not limited to the application of pesticides, as herbicides and fertilizer are also equally dangerous. Over time, these chemicals... Read more

FAQ: Lawn Care and Maintenance

Spring is a sensitive time for your lawn. During this time of the year, the weather is unpredictable, the soil becomes spongy and the plants are prone to damage. Therefore, special attention needs to be given to your landscape for it to stay green. But, lawn care and maintenance is not everyone’s cup of tea. Not everyone knows what’s the best time to start seeding, when to water the yard, how to aerate the soil, etc. This means that many lawns will suffer. So, to help homeowners maintain their lawns, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions about lawn... Read more

How to Help Your Landscape Recover from Heavy Rainfall

Canada springs are known for their sudden downpours. The season brings a beautiful view, but also a lot of moisture. For you, the season is all about great weather, but for your garden it’s a different scenario. Light rainfall gives provides enough water to your lawn but a heavy rainfall causes problems. Too much rainfall at frequent intervals make the lawn or garden prone to weeds and fungal diseases. Excessive soaking after the showers can also damage the plant roots and affect their growth. Thankfully, there are several ways to deal with this issue. Turn Off Your Sprinkler System After... Read more

What’s the Difference between Compost and Mulch?

Healthy soil is essential for a healthy landscape or garden. For good soil health, soil conditioning is important. Keeping this in mind allows for proper water management and enhances the quality of the soil itself. Soil conditioners such as compost and mulch play a pivotal role in making your lawn lush green. They both provide protection and nutrition to the soil but they are not the same thing. Both have different characteristics, uses and benefits. Let’s find out how they differ. Compost Compost is made by decomposing and recycling organic matter in a specific ratio under a controlled environment. •... Read more

5 Common Misconceptions about Watering Your Lawn

When it comes to gardening, everyone has a different opinion. Your neighbour to the left will tell you something different from your neighbour to the right. How will you know who is right and who is wrong?  Myths and misconceptions about how to water the lawn are common, especially when they are passed down from different sources. People can be misled about proper landscape management, largely due to passed down misconceptions. In some cases people are confused about how many times to water the lawn, and others about which is the best irrigation system to use. There are many myths... Read more

Green Landscaping – Preparing for a Better Tomorrow

Green landscaping, commonly known as eco-landscaping or sustainable landscaping is the latest method of designing, maintaining and creating better gardens and lawns. It emphasizes water conservation, selection of the right kind of plants and usage of fewer resources. Fewer Resources One of the simplest ways of turning your lawn lush green is planting native grasses. These seeds will sustain better, even without pesticides and fertilizers due to it being adapted for the environment it’s in. Doing this will grant you an eco-friendly lawn with the minimum amount of resources. If in doubt you can always refer to a map by... Read more

6 Ways to Give Your Sprinklers a Boost before Spring

With the coming of Spring, you may find yourself more happy and hopeful. The temperature warms up, and birds start to sing, but there’s something missing…Your lawn--it’s not getting any greener. [caption id="attachment_402" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit - Pinterest.com[/caption] Most of us would turn on the irrigation and not think about it, but if there’s a problem with your irrigation system then your lawn will suffer. Fear not. There’s six things you can do to get your sprinklers working properly again, and get your lawn season appropriate! 1) Check Your Soil The first thing you should do is make sure you... Read more