If you recently bought a house, you probably can’t wait for spring to come. You’ve already personalized the home itself- when the snow and ice disappear for another season, you can start planting flowers and adding some landscaping touches that make the place even more ‘yours.’ Like many new homeowners, you may be on a …
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The deep freeze has been holding off so far, so you’re spending more time outside. All that extra fresh air has you thinking about spring, and how amazing your backyard would look if it had a makeover. The solution? Create a landscape design plan now so that you can spring (pun intended) into action when …
We’re well into January, although you’d never guess it with the above-average temperatures we’re currently experiencing in Southwestern Ontario! While the cold and snow will likely return soon enough, this respite has many of us fantasizing about spring pursuits like gardening. Although most of your gardening work has to wait for warmer weather, there are …
The first snow of the season has come and gone, but it’s still inspired a lot of us to take out our holiday lights at last. Not only does this decision jump-start the holiday spirit, but there’s something really magical about seeing their warm glow light up the night once they’re in place. While some …
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Chances are that you’ve visited someone in the hospital at some point and brought flowers. They’re beautiful, colourful, and add a touch of nature to an otherwise cold and clinical setting. The latter aspect- the way they represent nature- is a big part of what makes them so healing for the recipient. Working with plants …
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For a while, a pool brush was doing a pretty good job of keeping your backyard pool clean, but a summer of nonstop use has left it looking pretty grungy. Looks like it’s time to ramp up your efforts and deep clean your swimming pool! In this blog, we explain how to tell when it’s …
When the temperatures drop and the leaves change colour, the scope of your yard work also changes. You’ll soon be exchanging your lawnmower for a rake and taking steps to get your yard ready for the season. To get you started, the experts at Green Collar Landscaping share some tips for getting your fall yard …
As winter fast approaches, you may suddenly come up with an idea to decorate the drab snow-covered yard and driveway after excess snow has been cleared. Since you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, it’s best to seek help from an artistic landscaper who does snow removal in Hamilton. An article on …
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Winter planters may look like any ordinary potted plant, but they excel at one thing: the pots used aren’t your usual terracotta. Clay is a type of expansive soil, swelling and shrinking depending on water content. Clay pots are one of the most affordable containers around, their porosity allowing them to breathe and provide air …
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For lawn-loving Canadians who don’t mind the challenges of regular lawn maintenance in Hamilton and elsewhere, fall is the best time to grow a lawn. However, cultivating your lawn from the ground up requires tedious work. Popular Mechanics contributor Joseph Truini shares a few tips to homeowners:
