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What do you most enjoying doing outside in your yard? Would you rather spend your time raking leaves or eating dinner outside on the patio? Pruning shrubs and trees or enjoying a drink with friends while gathered around a fire pit? If you prefer leisure activities to landscaping chores, you…

Deciding on the best products and materials for home landscaping can be a tough challenge. With environmental issues prominent in the news, many homeowners are buying more organic foods and vegetables. Do-it-yourself gardeners want to know if they should use organic fertilizer for their garden. The short answer is yes,…

Given the diverse natural resources in and around Peterborough, most residents in this city strive to be as ecologically responsible as they can. Even the methods we use for something as basic as snow removal have an impact on the local environment. While clearing snow from walks and drives is a…

With an average of almost six feet of snow every year, living anywhere in or around Ottawa means a lot of snow removal activity to keep your walks and driveway safe. Many people prefer to do all of their own snow removal, but it is worth considering other options. Though…

Residential snow clearing can involve any or all of the following: driveway plowing removal of snow on front and/or back walkways removal of snow on sidewalks removal of snow on steps Beware that different companies will provide various levels of service. When comparing quotes, always make clear the scope of…

Winter is coming, so we are saving you the hassle of finding a reliable seasonal maintenance company by giving you easy access to quotes and information on snow clearing and other winter services. You’re no expert, so how do you really know you’re getting a good deal from your snow clearing…

When you weigh the cost-to-return value of an annual lawn aeration service, it’s one of the best lawn care investments you can make. An average residential property will cost around $60-$85 for a complete aeration service. For that small investment, you get: Save Space in Your April-June Budget We recommend…

Two pests, more than any others, wreak havoc on thick, green lawns: Chinch bugs and grubs. Want to know if your brown spots are due to chinch bugs? Does the damage generally begin in late June/July? Does the damage appear as irregular shapes of frail grass before turning brown? Does…

Lawn care can be hard work, especially in Canada. The harsh winters and dry summers take a toll on your delicate yard. It’s difficult for homeowners to know when to mow your lawn, how to rid yourself of those dandelions and other weeds that keep resurfacing and how often you…

During the long winter months, lawns take a beating from freezing temperatures & lack of sunlight and then this is followed up by the spring runoff. This season has been particularly extreme, and property maintenance companies will be busy come spring because of this. Your lawn needs help during spring to prepare…