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How to stop Crabgrass from spreading
TL;DR Prevent crabgrass from spreading by removing seed heads before they drop; pulling roots isn’t necessary. Bag and trash seed tillers instead of composting to avoid spreading seeds elsewhere. Reseed bare areas in fall to promote healthy grass that blocks…
How to Mow and Fertilize New Sod in Ontario | LawnSavers
How to Mow After Fresh New Sodding (GTA Homeowners Guide) So, you’ve just invested in a brand-new lawn and can’t wait to see it lush, Green, Thick and Healthy. But when it comes to mowing new sod, timing and technique…
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 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…
Earth Day prelude- Learn Professional lawn care tips at St.James Park in Toronto
MEDIA RELEASE April 17, 2012 Volunteers return to St. James Park Event will demonstrate turf maintenance is simple and fun TORONTO, Ont. — Last December, over 150 green industry professionals volunteered and donated new sod, soil, mulch and labour valued…
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…
Frequent mowing is critical right now
The wet wet weather we are having is making greenery grow extremely well in the GTA right now. This is a two-sided coin though, because lawns can get overgrown and dandelions and other weeds are growing well too. The simple…
