Since we are all spending more time at home, it may be a good time to think about the air quality inside of your house. There are many reasons why the air inside may not be at its best. Pollutants that are outdoors can often be found indoors as well, where they can and will join forces with other […]
Gardening: Tips For Avoiding Waste When Watering Your Lawn
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Avoiding Waste When Watering Your Lawn If you have a lawn then you probably find yourself having to water it. The following tips will help you avoid waste when watering your lawn: Use a low-angle, pulsating sprinkler. Water sprayed high into the air produces a mist that loses much of its moisture through evaporation. Water […]
Tree Care: Selecting an arborist
June 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
I’m on the search for a great arborist this year as the harshness of this past winter left destruction throughout my garden. It seems as if everywhere I look I find something else that needs to be replaced or (at the very least) needs a lot of love to get back to a healthy state. […]
Tips For The Garden: Environmentally Friendly Gardening
May 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re putting thought into what to do to your property, you might want to start by considering the impact your yard and garden has on the environment.
Spring Cleaning: Why not try it naturally this year?
April 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the weather finally reflecting what spring is supposed to be like, it’s a great time to open up the windows and doors, air out the house and get some spring cleaning done.
Dog Friendly Gardening: A list of plants that could harm your dog
July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dog friendly gardening: if you own a dog you need to be aware that there are many plants that can harm or kill your dog. Here is a list of toxic plants.
A List of Safe Swimming Beaches In Toronto
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a list of safe swimming beaches in Toronto? Here it is!
Landscaping: Chemical Free Lawn Care Tips
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Summer is quickly approaching, and for many homeowners the lawn battle is about to begin (if it hasn’t already!). We weed it, we mow it, we water it; all in the hopes of achieving the perfect lawn.
Shopping Locally: Toronto Farmers’ Markets for the 2013 Season
April 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
We are fortunate in Toronto to have a wonderful choice of local Farmers’ Markets throughout the City. The number of Markets has grown over the past 5 years and, fortunately, they are located are located all over the place. If you are in the downtown area you have Trinity Bellwoods (which operates on Tuesday’s between […]
Earth Day 2013: Eco-Smart, Environmentally Friendly Gardening Tips
April 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
In celebration of Earth Day 2013, I thought it would be a great time to look at some eco-smart gardening tips. What better place to start (or continue!) to work towards making the world a greener place!