You know that using a fertilizer can promote a healthy lawn or greenspace, but do you know how best to apply it? You’ll get the best bang for your buck if you take some simple steps to make sure your fertilizer is able to be used by the grass and is not lost to waterways, sidewalks or otherwise. Follow the 4Rs of responsible fertilizer use: Right source: Buy the right fertilizer for your lawn. Review your options at your local home and garden centre by reading the bag or... [read more]

The green space around your home does more than add curb appeal. For starters. experts estimate that landscaping can add anywhere from 15 to 25 per cent to the value of your home, depending on where you live. But your lawn also provides some more surprising health and environmental benefits, as well as a soft, safe place for kids and pets to play. Water filtration. Healthy turf acts as a water filtration system, purifying the water as it filters through the root zone and down... [read more]

You may not love it, but raking the leaves needs to be done —at least in your front yard, where the neighbours can see! Brushing up on your technique can make it easier on your body as well as your mind. “If you're smart about how you do it, it really does make raking much easier,” offers John Ladds, operations manager at Weed Man Canada. Ladds suggests a few easy tips to ameliorate an otherwise sore chore: 1. Pick your time wisely. Save raking for a day when the... [read more]