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Dive into Paradise: Navigating the Choice Between Above Ground and In-Ground Pools

Landscape Design, Pool Design, Pools / Bruce

Turning your outdoor space into a personal oasis involves a pivotal decision – choosing between an above ground and an inground pool. At Green Collar Landscaping, we recognize the importance of creating a haven right in your backyard. In this comprehensive blog, we’ll jump in further into the benefits of both pool types, aiding you […]

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Are you a proud new homeowner? Green Collar Landscaping shares 6 practical and exciting tips for budget-friendly yard upgrades.

New Homeowner? Try These 6 Budget-Friendly Yard Upgrades!

Info Articles, Landscape Design, Landscaping Trends, Lawn Maintenance / Green Collar

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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8 Steps For Creating a Landscape Design Plan

Info Articles, Landscape Design / Green Collar

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

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Starting your garden early can ensure best results in the spring!

Tips for Starting Your Garden Early

Info Articles, Landscape Design / Green Collar

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

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Are you hosting a backyard party this summer? Learn how a landscaper can help you get ready!

Hosting a Backyard Party This Summer? Call a Landscaper!

Landscape Design / Green Collar

During summer, we’re naturally inclined to host everything outdoors. From family barbecues to elaborate reunions and even wedding receptions, everything is so much better when the sun is beaming down or twilight has set in. That’s why hosting a backyard party is so popular once summer arrives. If you’re planning an outdoors extravaganza, we can

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April 7 is World Health Day! Learn more about the health benefits of spending more time outdoors.

World Health Day and 9 Health Benefits of Being Outdoors

Landscape Design / Green Collar

How will you be celebrating World Health Day on April 7? Why not spend time outside? World Health Day is an annual celebration with two purposes: to mark the anniversary of the World Health Organization and highlight a different public health concern. This year, the theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health,’ and people everywhere will

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If you have a dog, we’ve compiled a list of dog-friendly plants for your backyard, along with those you should avoid.

Dog-Friendly Plants for Your Backyard (and Those You Should Avoid!)

Landscape Design / Green Collar

You love your garden, but chances are that you love your dog even more, so you want to avoid the many common plants that are unsafe for dogs. Certain types can be toxic when ingested, resulting in life-threatening complications and a high vet bill. At Green Collar Landscaping, we have helped several clients cultivate and

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Winter Curb Appeal That Can Sell Your Home

Landscape Design, Winter / Green Collar

The weather outside is frightful- does this mean that any attempt to sell your home in the wintertime is going to be just as abysmal- or worse? Not quite. While it’s true that most Hamilton homeowners wait until spring to put their property on the market, hanging out your ‘For Sale’ sign now beside the

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The Benefits of Landscape Lighting On Your Commercial Property

Landscape Design, Landscaping Trends / Green Collar

Commercial landscaping is all about maximizing the beauty, functionality, and safety of your commercial property grounds. What you may not realize is that the right choice of outdoor lighting can be just as important as mowing the lawn, trimming the hedges, and keeping the flowers blooming during spring and summer. When positioned strategically, landscape lighting

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How Your Landscape Helps You Manage Anxiety

Landscape Design, Landscaping Trends / Green Collar

COVID-19 continues to impact all of us in many different ways. These aren’t the most relaxing times and, although we are transitioning back to normalcy, we are still not entirely sure when this will be behind us. Fortunately, support is here for us from friends, family, and one often-overlooked source—as close as your nearest front

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