ROCK VS. MULCH IN PLANTING BEDS RONSTICK/ PIXELLS IMAGES RONSTICK/ PIXELLS IMAGES Mulch is one of the most helpful additions to your planting beds that you can make. Mulch improves the health of your plants by controlling weeds, preventing soil erosion, retaining moisture and nutrients, and beautifying your garden overall. This simple component may also […]
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“Organic” is a popular buzzword used to signal healthier and more natural options. However, this isn’t always the case. Let’s look at what the word “organic” really means, the different contexts it can be used in, and if you should really be buying organic products or not. What Does “Organic” Mean? The word “organic” comes
We understand how valuable privacy is and how important it is to be able to go about one’s daily activities without the prying eyes of neighbours or curious passersby. To secure the privacy of your home or office space, consider erecting a natural barrier — with trees. Privacy trees can grow up to 60 feet
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An orchard is an intentional plantation of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit- or nut-producing trees which are generally grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive purpose. Orchards in Canada In Canada, apple
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Thuja Hedge There are two main reasons for which people choose to plant cedar hedges. It’s worth noting that cedar hedges are extremely beautiful. So, cedar trees will greatly contribute to your exterior design and landscaping. On the other hand, cedar trees can be used for creating hedges and privacy. One way or another, you
Are you thinking about starting a business? Did you already start a business and you can’t figure out how to take it to the next level? From my experience, there are 3 things that are absolutely essential to any business: a product or service, good marketing, and a meaningful mission. Products and Services The main
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Tree diseases are part of tree ownership. If you don’t have your trees checked and treated, the tree can make the rest of your yard get sick. To know when something is wrong, you have to know what everything looks right. There are a few different things homeowners can do to check their trees, but
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It not only feels good to grow some of your food but there’s the quality: the taste of a homegrown sun-ripened tomato just knocks your socks off; broccoli cooked within minutes of picking is sweet, entirely different from store-bought; fresh eggs cause you to think, “So this is what eggs are like”. Want to know
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Turn this… into this! How to Fix an Ugly Lawn in One Day (the Easy Way) Your lawn is boring and ugly. There are bare patches everywhere, weeds popping up faster than you can kill them, and you can’t stand all the constant work that goes into keeping it presentable. I get it. My lawn
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If you draw an imaginary line from Grand Bend on Lake Huron to Toronto, the area south of that line to Lake Erie is called Carolinian Canada. An amazing variety of trees are found here and nowhere else in Canada!
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