Fruit trees are a rewarding addition to any garden, but their success starts beneath the surface. Healthy soil provides the foundation for productive and thriving fruit trees and understanding the ideal soil composition and structure can make a significant difference in your trees’ health and fruit production. Here’s what fruit trees need to grow their best. Fruit Tree Soil Needs …
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant These 5 Fruit Trees in Southern Ontario
Fall is the perfect time to plant certain fruit trees in Southern Ontario. The cool temperatures and increased rainfall create ideal conditions for establishing strong root systems. This helps ensure your fruit trees are ready to thrive in the spring and then produce by next fall. In this blog, we’ll highlight the best fruit trees to plant during the autumn …
How to Get Rust Stains Off Your Driveway
Concrete driveways are meant to be relatively maintenance-free and long-lasting. However, it just takes unsightly rust stains to make them appear old and interfere with your home’s curb appeal. Here we explain how to get rust stains off your driveway to bring it back to its original colour. 1. Using Natural Rust Stain Removers If you have pets or want …
5 Ways to Prevent & Repair Driveway Cracks
Driveway cracks aren’t just unappealing—they can also be dangerous. Cracks in concrete or asphalt can become tripping hazards or promote flooding when left unrepaired. In this article, we discuss five things you can do to both prevent and repair driveway cracks. 1. Clean Your Driveway Although there are many cracked driveway repair options, cleaning is always a critical step you …
Your Go-To Spring & Summer Lawn Maintenance Checklist
Spring and summer usher in the season of growth. Ideally, it is characterized by well-manicured lawns with lush, green grass and blossoming flowers. However, the grass and weeds will grow out of control if you don’t take proper care of your lawn, giving your home a shabby curb appeal. Here is a brief lawn maintenance checklist to ensure that your …
4 Tips for Taking Care of Your New Lawn
Investing in a new lawn can provide the beautifully manicured finishing touch for your home’s curb appeal. Unfortunately, once your new lawn is laid, you could soon find what you dreamed of having and the reality are two different things. It all stems from the proper care in the first few weeks to help establish your lawn. What you do …