(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)—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) – Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and other elements of winter are not far off. You’ve enjoyed your backyard all summer long, but now it’s time to get everything prepped to handle the upcoming cold weather. Preparing your lawn, shrubbery and gardens for the winter months can help ensure you’ll be able to enjoy your [...]

(ARA) – What do those guys on the landscaping shows have that you don’t have? (Besides their own TV show, that is.) They have all the right tools to make their job easier, whether they’re building a deck, clearing brush to make way for a new patio or digging a hole for a backyard pond. [...]

(ARA) – The approach of fall means different things in different parts of the country. While leaves begin turning from emerald to crimson in Maine, gardeners in Arizona may be just plotting out the vegetable garden. For nearly everywhere in the United States, however, the cooler temperatures and increased precipitation make for an ideal climate [...]

(NC)—Spring forward and fall back are routines that Canadians are quite familiar with. So too is the routine to get out when the forsythia is in bloom and give your lawn it’s kick start spring feeding. Follow that up with a fall feeding when the leaves start to drop and old man winter is peaking [...]