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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…

Because you just got home from work and the kids need to get to hockey practice. Because you don’t have the time to pull out the lawn mower, mow, unload the clippings bag, continue mowing, empty the clippings, fuel up the whipper-snipper and clean the missed edges. And you definitely…

Get the best price and a chance to win 1 of 3 all-expenses-paid trips for 2 to the Caribbean Book your full season of residential snow removal on or before December 15, 2015 and we’ll enter you to win one of three trips for two to the Caribbean. The Gardener has partnered…

In addition to an international, diverse population, the community of Scarborough has a wide range of natural systems, green spaces, parks and environmental resources that deserve protection. Your approach to home landscape maintenance can make a difference in the local ecology. Here are some ideas for greener, environmentally sustainable landscaping.…

Lawn care and grass maintenance is one of the realities that comes with home ownership. Lawn mowing, fertilizing, watering and general cleanup are the type of chores some do-it-yourself types enjoy, whereas others prefer to rely on grass cutting services to do the necessary work. At least in Ontario, with long…