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What do I do with all these spruce needles?
TL;DR Spruce needles decompose slowly and can smother grass and acidify soil. Rake them regularly and add organic matter to improve soil health. Lime the soil if it’s too acidic, and avoid acidic fertilizers. Grass struggles under mature spruce trees—mulch…
Do Cedars Attract Mosquitoes? The Truth Behind this Itchy Myth
You’ve probably heard it from a neighbour—or maybe even said it yourself:“I swear, ever since I planted those cedars, the mosquitoes got worse.” It’s one of the most common myths we hear in lawn and tree care: that cedar trees…
How to Save Your Lawn & Trees From Heat and Drought Stress
Many homeowners like you want to know how you can help your lawn and garden make it through intense heat when it is sweltering hot and humid out. Lawns in Ontario are comprised of ‘Cool-season’ grass species like Kentucky Bluegrass…
Spruce Tree Losing Needles – Sawfly Emergency
If something is eating the needles on your Spruce tree, you may have a Sawfly problem. Yellow-headed sawfly can attack spruce trees usually from early June to July. These voracious eaters strip needles from spruce, and those needles will NEVER…
Magnolia Trees & Sap-Sucking Scales
Looking for help with your Magnolia tree care? If you live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), please contact us. Magnolias are always recognized as the harbinger of spring. Their flowers are grandiose and magnificent. Magnolia Scale threatens these trees…
Back to School means Back to work on the lawn
Just because the kids are going back to school soon, doesn’t mean the summer is over, at least not for your lawn and trees. In fact, we are just embarking on the best growing weather you can ask for when it…