Lawn aeration is one of the most commonly misunderstood maintenance practices in the landscape industry. At Verdant Landscape and Design Inc., we regularly see lawns being aerated out of habit rather than need—and often at the worst possible time of year. The truth is simple: aeration is a secondary maintenance technique, not a routine annual … 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
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
The best time to aerate, topdress and overseed a lawn is mid-August through mid-September.
I just saw my first ad on Facebook referencing lawn fertilizer. It is far too early to fertilize your lawn. If one of the big box stores has fertilizer on sale, great, buy it and wait until late May to apply. Better yet go to a local garden centre and support a small business. They … Read more
