Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trimming Your Hedges
Introduction: Maintaining neatly trimmed hedges not only adds aesthetic appeal to your landscape but also promotes healthy growth....
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Tristan McKay
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Why It's Crucial for Your Contracted Snow Removal Company to Have Insurance
As a property owner, it's important to make sure that your contracted snow removal company has insurance to protect both their business...
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Tristan McKay
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Don't Let Ice Get the Best of You: The Benefits of Salting Your Driveway
As winter approaches, many homeowners are thinking about how to keep their driveways and walkways clear of snow and ice. One effective...
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Tristan McKay
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
The Importance of Snow Plowing in Winter Weather
As winter weather sets in, it's important to make sure that roads, sidewalks, and driveways are cleared of snow and ice. Snow plowing is...
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Tristan McKay
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PROFESSIONAL EXCAVATION COMPANY
Whether you’re building a new home or adding a new pool, you’ll need to prepare the ground first. Excavation requires the right...
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Tristan McKay
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
Overseeding
Overseeding helps rejuvenate tired lawns and thicken up healthy ones (making it even more difficult for weeds to take hold). To give...
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Tristan McKay
- Mar 28, 2019
- 3 min
Spring Lawn Maintenance
The best way to ensure you have a lush, green lawn each summer is to give it some extra care and attention each spring. Maximize your...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1 min
Mowing your new grass
New grass should only be mowed once it’s rooted. When cutting be sure to remove no more then 1/3 of the grass. The height can vary...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 23, 2018
- 1 min
Thatch
A dead layer of decomposing plant tissue is referred to as thatch. Having a thin layer of thatch on your lawn can actually have benefits....
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 22, 2018
- 1 min
Aeration
An Aerator is a tool used to punch small holes into a lawn. This allows air, moisture and nutrients to penetrate these small openings....
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 18, 2018
- 1 min
Fertilizer
Should I fertilize? The Type and amount of fertilizer used for your lawn will be based on the variety of grass. Cool and warm season...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 15, 2018
- 1 min
Sod Watering? Tip # 6
Avoid watering by hand as it can't provide consistency compared to a sprinkler. The only possible exclusion to this would be the need to...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 14, 2018
- 1 min
Sod Watering Tip # 5
Infrequent and deep watering is preferred to frequent and shallow watering. Roots will only grow as deep as their most frequent available...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 13, 2018
- 1 min
Sod Watering Tip #4
It is best practice to water your new grass early in the morning. The reason for this is to take advantage of the natural daily growing...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 12, 2018
- 1 min
Sod Watering Tip #3
Water Runoff can occur on solid or sloped areas before the water is completely absorbed into the soil. To conserve water and maintain...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 11, 2018
- 1 min
Sod Watering Tip # 2
Make sure the whole lawn is receiving water. Edges and corners of the grass can be vulnerable to drying out and is often missed by most...
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Tristan McKay
- Oct 9, 2018
- 1 min
Sod Watering Tip #1
It is very important to begin watering sod within half an hour of being positioned onto soil. You must to apply at least 2.5cm (1 inch)...
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