24 Apr 2020
6 Ways to Clean Up Your Yard After a Long Winter

6 Ways to Clean Up Your Yard After a Long Winter

Cleaning away the dirt and grime leftover from the winter season not only livens up your home and makes it looks a whole lot better, but it also helps your exterior areas last longer. To spruce up your backyard before the hot weather arrives, here are our top 6 ways to clean up your yard after a long winter to help guide you through your clean up.

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16 Apr 2020
5 Easy to Grow Plants for Your Garden

5 Easy to Grow Plants for Your Garden

Want an attractive garden but without all the work involved? We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 easy to grow plants for your garden that are hardy, beautiful, and require minimal effort to maintain. Check them out below.

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21 Mar 2020
Spring Is Around the Corner! Is Your Lawn Ready?

Spring Is Around the Corner! Is Your Lawn Ready?

As the evenings get a little brighter and the growing presence of spring emerges, it’s time to start planning out your lawn and garden for the warmer months that are just ahead. If you want to have a picture-perfect lawn this year, the secret is all in the prep work. By planning ahead of time, you can give those battered roots exactly what they need to grow strong and vibrant after enduring the long, grueling winter season. Here are some tips to keep in mind to get your lawn ready for the spring.

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11 Oct 2019
7 Ways to Prepare Your Outdoor Space for the Fall

7 Ways to Prepare Your Outdoor Space for the Fall

We experience a lot of unpredictable weather here in Canada – it can be mild and sunny one day and then bone-chilling the next. Don’t get caught off guard by the sudden switch in temperature. Get your home situation properly for the winter weather with these 7 key ways to prepare your outdoor space for the fall.

Clean Up Dead Plants

Withered, dead plants not only look unattractive from the curb, but they can also encourage pests, fungi, and disease to grow throughout the soil. To prevent that from happening, remove any old vegetation or bury it deep under the soil so it can contribute to the organic matter by adding nutrients within it.

Cover Young Trees

If you’ve had young trees planted this year, cover them with burlap to shield them from the intense winter winds and frost. This will help to minimize any damage. 

Add Thick Layers of Mulch

Mulching can benefit your garden beds in both the summer and winter. Aside from suppressing weed growth and preventing water loss, mulch also protects the roots from colder temperatures, including the freeze and thaw process. Replenishing mulch will help to maintain consistent temperatures and moisture levels in the soil to buffer the roots against the harsh winter.

Prune Perennials

Fall is also a good time to do some pruning. Before you start, make sure you’re targeting the right plants that respond favorably to pruning during this season. Certain species can fair better with some trimming in the springtime, so always follow the instructions or ask your local greenhouse experts for their professional opinion.

Clear Walkways

Before the first snowfall arrives, store any garden equipment in the garage or shed so they can be in good shape when you need them next summer. Leaving them out and exposed to the snow and ice can cause moisture damage and rust to develop quickly, which could impact how they perform – if at all – next year.

Turn Off Irrigation Systems

If you have an automatic sprinkler system installed, remember to shut it off for the winter. Switch it off from the main water valve and drain any sprinkler heads to prevent plumbing networks from freezing and bursting.

Hire Someone to Do It for You

When you’re busy trying to organize life and family, why not let someone else take over these maintenance tasks for you? You can hire a contractor to take care of it all so you can relax or focus on what’s more important.

Prepare your outdoor space for the fall by adding these tasks to your to-do list or hiring our handy crew to do it all for you. At Grow Green, we specialize in landscaping and interlock. Whether residential or commercial, we can repair, maintain or install. Get in touch with us today to learn more or to get started!

12 Jul 2019
5 Things You Should Have in Your Backyard Shed

5 Things You Should Have in Your Backyard Shed

Even though the moody weather may have us feeling doubtful, summer is officially here. And for many homeowners, that means dedicating more time to household maintenance and yard work. Whether you’ve recently moved into your first home or are just gearing up for the season, having a well-stocked shed can make all the difference when you can grab what you need for those DIY projects. Not sure how to stock it properly? To make your lawn and housework easier, here are some handy things you should have in your backyard shed.

Shovel & Spade

Shovels and spades are always essential staples to have for landscape and garden care. And though you may be wondering, “aren’t they the same thing?” they’re actually quite different. Shovels are handy from digging and scooping out dirt. They’re ideal when you need to dig out trees, loosen soil or remove it. A spade, on the other hand, is the tool you’ll want when you need to slice through hard, compact turf and soil. With a straight edge, it will make those tough jobs effortless.

Pruning Sheers

With the combination of heat, humidity, and moisture, the garden scape can grow rapidly during the summer months. And once those hedges and plants start to take off, you’ll have to keep on top of them to maintain their shape and keep your exterior looking prim and proper. There’s a variety of different sheers and pruners to choose from. Some are useful for cutting through thicker branches while others are ideal for those that are thin and more delicate. Be sure to know what you need before purchasing, or ask your local garden expert what they recommend for your type of vegetation.

Blade Sharpener

One important thing that you should have in your backyard shed that many people forget about is a blade sharpener. Cutting the lawn with a dull, rusted blade can do more harm than good to it. It can leave the grass looking ragged and rough, which can eventually turn it brown. Cutting with a sharp blade will promote healthy roots, prevent disease and keep it growing strong.

Safety Glasses

Whether you’re weed whacking the lawn’s edge or chainsawing some branches, safety glasses are always an essential item to have on hand when you’re tackling any projects that could impact your eyes. It doesn’t matter how small the job may seem, if there’s a potential for debris to land in your eyes, it worth throwing them on to safeguard your vision. Safety should always come first, even when you’re working at home.

Mulch

Don’t forget to stock up on some mulch! During the heat waves and windy summer storms that can whip up out of nowhere, your plants will need some extra protection. Mulch can help to retain moisture, protect the roots, stifle weed growth, and it can make your landscape look clean and sharp. So it’s always a good idea to stock up on some extra bags of mulch to toss it on whenever it grows thin around your vegetation.

Prefer to keep your weekends reserved for leisure instead of yard maintenance? Give us a call at Grow Green to take care of it all instead. You can kick back and relax while our team handles whatever you need to be done around the exterior. From paving and interlock to commercial and residential landscaping – we are your go-to landscaping and interlock experts that you can count on. Get in touch today to get started!

29 Mar 2019
5 Key Design Elements of a High-Quality Pool Patio

5 Key Design Elements of a High-Quality Pool Patio

Today, more homeowners are eager to make better use of their outdoor space to enjoy stay-cations with family and spend time hosting get-togethers with friends.  If you’re a pool owner with a patio that’s in need of a facelift and some TLC, we’re here to help. Here are a few key design elements of a high-quality pool patio to know about before getting started.

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30 Jan 2019
Daydreaming About Your Future Landscaping Project?

Daydreaming About Your Future Landscaping Project?

Looking forward to giving your landscaping a fresh new look this spring? If you’ve been daydreaming about your future landscaping project, look no further than Grow Green. Our team can help you plan your design and choose the right features to turn your dream landscaping project into a reality. From stone waterfalls to custom decking, lantern-lit pathways, and eye-catching fountain features, we can help you visualize, design, and implement every element to create a beautiful design you can enjoy for years. Here are a few of the many services that we can offer you.

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