How to Backyard Compost: A Beginner’s Guide to Turning Food Scraps into Nutrient-Rich Soil
As has been mentioned in the previous article on Sustainability, a simple and effective way to take action is to […]
Sustainability
Sustainability
Climate Change Explained: What It Is, How It Impacts Us, and What We Can Do About It
I remember watching “An Inconvenient Truth”for the first time at home with my family when it first came out. I
Sustainability
What is Sustainability? And how can it help you save money and the Earth?
What is sustainability? Sustainability, as defined by the United Nations in 1987, is “meeting the needs of the present without
Common Yard Problems, Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Best Low-Maintenance Alternatives to Grass in Shaded Areas in Ontario
Trying to maintain healthy grass in a shaded backyard can become an endless cycle of reseeding, watering, and disappointment. If
Common Yard Problems, Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Why Grass Won’t Grow in Shady Backyards (Ontario Homeowner Guide)
If you’ve tried reseeding your backyard year after year only to end up with thin grass, muddy patches, and moss,
Landscape Design Basics
Cedar Hedge Spacing Guide (Ontario) – How Far Apart to Plant for Full Privacy
If you get cedar spacing wrong, everything else falls apart. Plant them too far apart and you’ll be staring at
Landscape Design Basics
Best Privacy Hedges Ontario (Fast-Growing + Winter Hardy)
If you’re looking for the best privacy hedges in Ontario, the plant you choose will determine how quickly you actually
Common Yard Problems
When to Reseed vs. Repair Existing Grass in Southern Ontario
After a long Southern Ontario winter, it’s easy to look at your lawn and wonder: Do I need to reseed
Common Yard Problems
How to Fix Your Patchy Lawn After Winter in Southern Ontario
If you live in Southern Ontario, you know the feeling: the snow finally melts, you step outside… and your lawn