Landscaping
Weeding Through Early Spring Yard Work
Now is the time to get a jump on your weeds. HGTV’s master gardener Paul James states “The seeds or young weed sprouts are just waiting for optimum conditions for growth.” He further suggests that the organic or synthetic herbicides that are used to control weeds, need to be used as a preventative measure. These … Read More
Fall Landscaping
Fall is not the time to neglect your landscaping or garden. In fact, the fall is the best season to undertake some major yard work in Vancouver. Some of the most frequently asked fall landscaping questions are listed below and the answers may surprise you and change your plans for next weekend! Q: Is it … Read More
Fall Clean Up
Cleaning up the yard and garden serves a larger purpose than creating a tidy aesthetic; you are helping to improve the longevity of your landscaping and reducing the chance of disease and pest problems. Removing diseased leaves, twigs and branches is the largest part of keeping your yard and garden healthy. It is best not to … Read More
Drought Resistant Landscaping
via GardenWiseOnline.ca Recent summers in this province have been particularly dry – last summer felt as if we were in southern California! Now, more than ever, gardeners want drought-tolerant plants, but in B.C., particularly on the coast, these plants must not only be able to withstand drought but also tolerate autumn and winter deluges of … Read More
Rainwater Harvest
We spend a lot of time getting water away from our homes that we often fail to see rain as a valuable asset-delivered right to us for free. Excessive amounts of rainwater diverted into storm or sewer systems can damage local creeks, cause flooding, and impair water quality. But what if you could use that … Read More
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