The name “wildfire” instantly conjures images of the destructive power of fire. Every year they destroy acres of forest and burn homes to the ground. Their impact can be devastating and combatting them typically requires massive, coordinated efforts. Surprisingly, one ally against their destructive power can be found right under our feet: green, healthy grass.
When thinking about your dream home, one of the things that comes immediately to mind for many homeowners is a lush, healthy, green lawn. Even in your existing home, transforming your lawn into a green paradise can have a stunning effect, rejuvenating your property.
Even if you don’t know much about gardening and lawn care, you have most likely heard of topsoil and seen bags of it in stores and garden centres. It plays a vital role in lawn care, allowing your grass to flourish, but what is it and why does it matter? Keep reading to learn why […]
When you are striving to create the perfect lawn, you want it to look lush and green. But having dead, brown patches can be frustrating, especially when you are not sure what is causing them or the best way to deal with and prevent them. Worse than the appearance of these patches, however, […]
If you’re looking for an easy and effective way to improve the health and appearance of your lawn, overseeding may be the solution you need. Overseeding involves spreading grass seed over an existing lawn to promote thicker, more vibrant growth. Here’s what you need to know to get started:
Overseeding can provide a […]
When you lay new sod, you do so with the expectation of having a beautiful, lush, healthy new lawn. There are several steps that you’ll take to provide the best possible start but one that you shouldn’t overlook is adding the best combination of fertilizer for new sod.
Every lawn is dependent on receiving the […]
If you are a homeowner trying to establish an attractive, healthy lawn, you have likely had moments of frustration trying to eliminate weeds or at least control them. Removing weeds manually only to have them reappear sometimes feels like an exercise in futility, but perhaps you have been […]
Your Lawn benefits the environment in many ways. There is a trend these days among homeowners to ditch their lush green lawns in favour of rock landscapes, or other alternatives. For some, it may be a desire for a low- or no-maintenance yard. Others may be frustrated watching their lawn turn brown during periods of […]
For many homeowners in British Columbia, maintaining a lush, green lawn is a point of pride, but it can also prove challenging. Over the course of the year, you will likely deal with one or more issues such as weeds, pests, heavy rain, pet damage, heavy foot traffic, and drought. But are there drought resistant […]
The flooding in Abbotsford was unprecedented.
Every now and then, the Earth reminds us of who is really in charge. This past year has seen a series of reminders, with windstorms in January and summer wildfires totalling $289 million in insured damage. The flooding across B.C. is just one more grim reminder of the power of […]
