Here are a number of reasons why I believe planting in the fall is a great decision for gardeners and us landscapers. Please excuse my language,… I am a plant geek and I tend to anthropomorphize plants making them seem sentient…
Garden design is really our sweet spot. If you even need any help or just have questions, please reach out to us.
One of our pet-peeves is the low barrier to entry for landscaping companies. You can see evidence of this at many traffic lights – signs advertising interlock installation for an unbelievable price. They usually are not installed correctly and will fail after one or two freeze/thaw cycles. Please don’t get me wrong. There are many … Read more
Topdressing and Over-seeding Lawns in Ontario What a great way to make a tired lawn lush again. And a lot less expensive than sodding. Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn in Ontario, requires understanding the region’s climate, soil conditions, and seasonal changes. Two critical practices for lawn care in this area are topdressing and over-seeding. These … Read more
We love designing and planting spring gardens for our clients. Spring flowering bulbs are a delightful addition to any garden, bringing vibrant colors and life after the dormancy of winter. Popular varieties include tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses, each offering unique hues and forms. These bulbs typically planted in the fall, allowing them to establish … Read more
Why Weed Barriers Do Not Work: Why I despise them! Weed barriers, also known as weed mats or landscape fabric, are (unfortunately) commonly used in gardening and landscaping theoretically to prevent weed growth. These barriers are designed to block sunlight and limit the availability of nutrients to weeds (and your garden plants), thereby reducing their … Read more
Fall is an important time for lawns and gardens. In general, fall is a great time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees. The later in the season we get, the greater the chance of “frost heave” with newly planted items. If you fall plant in October onward, please, please, please put a thick layer … Read more
One of our favourite things to do is revitalize gardens. Here is a garden in Mississauga we worked on this summer. We built a front landing, steps and a glass railing a few years ago. They had us back for this one! Refurbishing a garden is fairly straightforward. The design is important but knowing how … Read more
I have to say we are at the end of the time to complete this garden task BUT complete it we must. What I am about to share with you is a pruning technique called candling. This process needs to be completed before the growth starts to harden off. This is a photo of some … Read more
Weed Barrier and why it is BAD – and doesn’t work… AKA – Landscape Fabric, Geotextile. And what you should do instead…. As a landscaper, I always dread each time a client asks us to install weed barrier. Landscaping brings a lot of challenges and weeds in gardens are among the greatest. Too many … Read more
