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Take Action Against Weeds: What You Can do to Reduce Weeds – Before & After Photos
TL;DR Weed control methods are limited in Ontario—no quick chemical fixes, so consistent action is essential. Keep your lawn healthy: mow and water properly to prevent weeds from gaining a foothold. Remove flowers before seeds form: cut off weed blooms…
How to Get Rid of Crabgrass
TL;DR Crabgrass is a fast-spreading annual weed that thrives in summer and produces thousands of seeds. Seeds can stay dormant for 15 years and germinate in warm soil (12.8 °C+). Control it by: pulling early, mowing often, watering deeply, and keeping…
Sir, step away from the fertilizer NOW! Astounding do-it-yourself lawn care results!
TL;DR DIY Lawn Care Pitfalls: Homeowners often make mistakes like uneven fertilizer application, leading to patchy or burned lawns. Improper Herbicide Use: Applying non-selective herbicides on lawns can harm both weeds and grass, resulting in widespread damage. Over-Fertilization: Applying excessive…
How Short Should I Cut My Grass Before Winter?
TL;DR Cutting your lawn very short before winter is a myth that can harm the grass. The ideal mowing height is around 2.75 inches year-round. Cutting too short stresses the grass, reduces photosynthesis, and damages the plant’s crown. Instead of…
BEST Toronto Fall Lawn Care Near You – Head Start Healthy Lawn Program
Get a head start on a healthy fall lawn care schedule this fall! LawnSavers’ Fall Lawn Care Head Start Program is carefully designed to help you get your lawn back, and on the right track during the best growing season…
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…
Black Medic Weed on Lawns
What is Black Medic Weed? We received an email the other day asking what is the best way to control the weed Black Medic weed on home lawns. Black Medic (Medicago lupulina) is a difficult-to-control weed due to its small…
How to control your weeds in 7 Steps – Lawn Care 101
Every year, homeowners wake up to the reality that their lawns and gardens are a living collection of biological organisms that start to grow again each spring with or without our effort and input. But the difference is, what you…
How to stop Crabgrass from spreading
Jump To: Tip For How To Remove Crabgrass Effectively, How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass Video, Contact Us, Other Lawn Care Tips Steps On How To Stop Crabgrass From Spreading In Your Yard The most important thing to do right…
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…
