How to maintain a Healthy Lawn in 7 Simple Steps
Since Herbicides came off the market in Ontario in 2009, many homeowners puzzle over the right strategy to keep their lawns healthy. Fear not! All the turf management tools you are listed for you below. Proper lawn care techniques, done at the correct time, can make your lawn greener than it has ever been. Step […]
When to plant Tomato Seeds
A Guide to Starting Indoor Seeds – Glen Echo Nurseries
Spring is the time to apply Dormant Oils
If you have fruit trees or roses – you need dormant oil. Fruit Trees and Roses are among the most beautiful and easy to care for plants – if you give them a great start! Glen Echo Nurseries can guide even beginners to great success this season! Fruit Trees and Roses are among the most […]
FIREWOOD
Glen Echo Nurseries stocks seasoned Ash Firewood which is considered the best overall Firewood. Ash is readily available and it is a very dense wood but easily split. It has a long lasting burn rate while producing low smoke levels. You may be wondering what ‘seasoned’ firewood is. Basically, it means sufficiently ‘dried’. It is […]
Wild Bird Food
Designed With The Right Birds In Mind Armstrong prides itself on our expertise about North American Wild Birds. They know the right birds that are common at backyard bird feeders. And they know the right foods they enjoy eating the most! When it comes to general backyard birds, it’s fine to offer these supplements. During […]
Monarch Butterflies – Endangered!
A bit about Monarch Butterflies Monarch butterflies are one of the most recognized butterflies native to North America. A very beautiful species of butterfly, known for their large, colourful wings of orange and black. We know that pollinators are responsible for 1 out of every 3 bites of food we consume making Monarch Butterflies a […]
Outdoor Living – Rooms without Walls
A bit about Holland Imports – For nearly 50 years, Holland Imports has helped Canadians complete thousands of projects on the job site and in the home through its wide selection of quality tools, hardware, seasonal products, and accessories. Their longevity has earned the trust and respect of our customers and manufacturers alike. They have […]
Poisonous Houseplants and Safe Alternatives for Cats
Some info provided is courtesy of www.catboutique.net
What are Grubs and how to control them
What are Grubs and How Does Scotts® Grub B Gon Max® Grub Killer Work? What is a grub? A grub is the larvae of a beetle species, such as the masked chafer, European chafer, or Japanese beetle. Typical lawn grubs are white, C-shaped with soft bodies, legs near the head and are about […]
All about Garden Pro Liquids with Kelp Extract
Used for thousands of years by seaside dwellers for food, agriculture and more recently for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, kelp packs a powerful punch in providing a storehouse of health and nutritional benefits. Although the kelp family embodies over 30 genera, the most widely researched species is a type of brown algae, Ascophyllum nodosum (Norwegian […]