(NC)—From Health Canada, take a look at this snapshot from its website fact sheet “Healthy Lawn Tips”: 1. Although it may look untidy, leave grass clippings on your lawn when you mow it to provide nutrient recycling. 2. Aerate compacted soil in the fall to help oxygen, water and nutrients reach roots. 3. Over-seed patchy [...]

(NC)—Gardening and landscaping experts agree that Canadians who own lawns with approximately 1 hectare (almost 2.5 acres) of grass can expect to spend 8-10 hours per month mowing and trimming edges. And if that lawn includes hills, multiple trees, large rocks or other obstacles, tack on at least an additional 4 hours per month. Over [...]

(NC)—The timing of your fertilizer application will differ between varieties, so get acquainted with your lawn and identify your grass. All grasses have the ability to go dormant in periods when their water intake is reduced; in the driest parts of the summer and while the ground is frozen throughout the winter. Grass turns brown [...]

(ARA) – Grass is an extraordinary plant, the unsung hero of backyards everywhere. With proper care and feeding, grass can help clean the air, cool the ground, reduce erosion and provide one of the softest outdoor play surfaces. With all of these amazing benefits, it pays to start the spring season off right by giving [...]

(NC)—As our springtime lawn goes from soggy lifelessness to vibrant green, many homeowners are inspired to try their hand at improving the health and appearance of their turf. Re-seeding (or overseeding) is an easy way to revive a lawn but can deliver mixed results, so applying a little expertise will ensure the effort isn’t wasted. [...]

(NC)—If a weed-free lawn is important for your family enjoyment throughout the summer, you may be looking for some serious help now that most Canadian municipalities uphold pesticide bans. Indeed if you’ve already been looking for help but the weed infested areas are just getting worse, it looks like a highly effective ‘broadcast’ product is [...]

(NC)—Your lawn is a living carpet and a beautiful part of your landscape, not just filler between your gardens and sidewalk. If you would like to grow a lush and environmentally responsible lawn, follow these tips from Home Hardware’s gardening expert, Mark Cullen. First thing in the spring, rake your lawn lightly. It will remove [...]

(ARA) – When you look outside, do the large piles of snow leave you dreaming of spring? Since winter isn’t going anywhere any time soon, you might as well make the most of the snowy outdoors. When you need to remove snow from your driveway and walkways, some simple tips will make the task easier. [...]

(ARA) – With only a few weeks until the official start of winter, now is the perfect time to choose a snow thrower before the blizzards hit. With so many options on the market, which one is right for you? “When choosing a snow thrower, you really need to take into account the size and [...]

(ARA) – Who could forget the challenges of last winter? The 2010/2011 winter season went down in the record books as one of the coldest and snowiest for many parts of the United States. Snowstorms shattered such major cities as New York City in December and January to create the snowiest January ever recorded and, [...]