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  • 2021
    • September
      • Stone or Mulch - Which is More Cost Effective?
    • August
      • Use Property Maintenance to Enhance Your Rental Property Value
    • July
      • How to Edge Your Landscaping Using Stone
      • How to Preserve Your Landscaping During Drier Months
      • How to Choose and Set Up an Irrigation System for Your Commercial Properties
      • Low-Maintenance Vegetables to Grow for Canadian Gardens
    • June
      • Landscape Design Principles to Increase Curb Appeal
    • May
      • Is There a Best Organic Fertilizer for Your Vegetable Garden Based on Canadian Region?
      • How Adding a Garden to Your Commercial Property Affects Your Bottom Line
    • April
      • Commercial Landscaping – How to Lure Potential Tenants
    • March
      • Yard Work List for Each Season in Canada
      • Best Time to Fertilize Lawn in Canada
  • 2020
    • December
      • How to Plow Snow Like a Plow Truck Driver
      • How to Winterize a Sprinkler System to Prevent Disaster
    • October
      • How to Protect Trees from Deer
      • How to Wrap a Shrub for Winter
    • September
      • Do I Have to Rake My Leaves in the Yard?
      • How to Use a Leaf Blower Safely and Efficiently
    • August
      • When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
      • How to Clean up Your Garden in the Fall
    • July
      • How to Prune Hydrangeas
      • How to Landscape a Yard Without Grass
    • June
      • How to Landscape with Rock
      • How to Revive Dead Grass
    • May
      • How to Kill Weeds in Flower Beds
      • What Is Gabion and How Can I Use It in My Yard?
    • April
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      • How to Arrange Flowers in a Flower Bed
      • How to Attract Hummingbirds
    • March
      • Backyard Activities for Restless Kids
      • Garden Edging Ideas for a Tidy Garden
      • How to Edge a Flower Bed
      • Best Trees for Front Yard
    • February
      • How to Remove Sod
      • What Should I Put Under My Raised Garden Beds?
    • January
      • Fast-Growing Ground Cover
      • How to Care for Indoor Plants
  • 2019
    • December
      • Pruning Trees in the Winter
      • How to Prevent Frost Damage to Plants
    • November
      • Best Way to Hang Christmas Lights on Trees
      • How to Winterize a Lawn Mower
    • October
      • How to Transplant Shrubs
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      • How to Get Rid of Lawn Grubs
    • September
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    • August
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      • Is Artificial Turf Right for Your Yard?
    • July
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      • What Causes Dead Patches in Lawn?
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      • Different Types of Lawn Grasses
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      • Ornamental Grasses & What You Need to Know
    • March
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      • Spring Lawn Maintenance
    • February
      • Frost Heave: How to Prevent Frost Heave
      • What Does Mulch Do?
      • Landscaping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
    • January
      • Tips and Tricks for Starting Seeds Indoors
  • 2018
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      • All You Need to Know About Poinsettias
      • How to Build a Custom Wire Frame for Holiday Lights
    • November
      • Which Fruit Bearing Trees to Plant in the North
      • The Grounds Guys’ Best Practices for Easy Leaf Composting
      • Be Prepared for Leaves
    • October
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      • How to Care for a Venus Fly Trap
    • September
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      • When to Stop Watering Your Lawn in the Fall
      • Why you Need Eavestroughs Installed this Fall
    • June
      • Consider These 10 Things Before Installing a Pool
      • How to Pave a Walkway if You Aren't a Contractor
      • The Pros and Cons of Installing a Yard Irrigation System
    • May
      • Is a Sprinkler System Worth the Monthly Water Bill?
      • How to Build Your Own Backyard Pond
    • April
      • The Pros and Cons of Sod
      • It's Time to Buy a Riding Lawn Mower
    • March
      • Checklist for New Homeowners Emphasizes Exterior Home Inspection
      • The Ideal Watering Schedule for Your Home
      • The Benefits of Adding Compost to Your Lawn
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      • Inconsistent Weed Growth Can Lead to Angry Neighbours
    • February
      • How to Prune Dormant Trees
    • January
      • Snow Blower or Plow: What's Better?
  • 2017
    • October
      • Boost Your Curb Appeal and Resale Value
    • September
      • All About Succulents and Succulent Care
    • August
      • Is a Brown Lawn a Dead Lawn?
    • July
      • July is “Smart Irrigation Month”
    • June
      • Top 10 Colorful Plant Choices
      • Time Well Spent – Outdoors
    • May
      • Pressure Washing Makes Important Visual Impact
      • Build a Backyard Paradise
    • April
      • Avoid Dead Spots on Your Grass
      • Where You Need Mulch and Why
    • March
      • Spring Spruce-Up
    • February
      • Treat Your Lawn to Prevent Weeds This Spring
      • Make Your Yard Championship Quality
    • January
      • Tree of the Month: Pine
      • The Grounds Guys' Guide to Winter Plant Care
      • New Year's Resolutions For Your Lawn
  • 2016
    • December
      • Tree of the Month: Spruce
      • Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive Longer This Year
      • Clear a Way for Santa!
    • October
      • Declutter Your Gutters
      • Fall Foliage Destinations
      • Trim Trees to Get Them Ready for Next Year
      • Four Ways to Make the Front Yard Fun
    • September
      • Planning Your Landscape Lighting
      • Tree of the Month: Elm
      • Landscape Your Life for Self-Improvement Month
    • August
      • Summer is the Perfect Time for Indoor Plants
    • July
      • Summer Staining: Wood and Concrete
      • Power Washing Your Outdoor Surfaces
      • Tree of the Month: Apple Tree
      • Improving Your Outdoor Space
      • Which Kinds of Grasses Survive the Heat Best?
    • June
      • The Benefits of a Sprinkler System
      • Plants That Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
      • Irrigation Repair to Prepare for Summer
      • Tree of the Month: Crepe Myrtles
      • Smaller Farm Animals You Can Keep in Your Yard
      • Become a Gardener and Find Your Zen
      • Keeping Things Green This Summer
      • Lawn Mowing Tricks No One Ever Told You
    • May
      • Try the Trend: Succulents
      • Tree of the Month: Crabapple
      • Rainwater Harvesting
      • Creating a Beautiful Spring Lawn & Garden
      • Wedding Flowers That Make a Statement
      • 10 Most Amazing Backyard Ponds
    • April
      • What You Need to Know Before You Install a Koi Pond
      • Recipe Pairings with Your Herb Garden
      • Ultimate Spring Clean Up Guide
      • Back to the Roots: Everything You Needs To Know About Composting
      • Spring Trends
    • March
      • Weeds: A Love-Hate Relationship
      • Landscaping to Increase Your Home’s Value
      • Start Spring Landscaping Off Right
      • Tree of the Month: Maple Trees
      • Mulch Madness
    • February
      • Is Melting Ice Dangerous?
      • Plan Your Spring Landscape
      • The Dangers of Postponing Snow Removal
      • Save Money on Energy Efficient Outdoor Lights
      • Benefits of Bark Mulch
      • Preparing for Spring: Planting Annuals & Splitting and Replanting Perennials
    • January
      • Winter Pet Safety: Keeping Pets Warm This Winter
      • Snow Falls: Proper Snow & Ice Removal
      • New Year, New Beginnings
      • Winter Storm Survival Guide: Stay Safe!
  • 2015
    • November
      • Holiday Spectacular: Syncing Lights and Tunes
    • September
      • The Power of Power Washing
      • 7 Tips for Choosing Aquatic Flowers & Plants
    • August
      • 6 Most Common Types of Grasses
      • Populating Your Pond with Fish
      • Enjoy the Health Benefits of Outdoor Water Features
      • Examine the Pros and Cons of Saltwater Pools
    • July
      • Irrigation: Different Techniques and Benefits
    • June
      • The Ins and Outs of Building a Retaining Wall
      • Seed vs. Sod: Which One to Choose?
    • May
      • Soil Analysis: Testing Soil for Optimal Growth
      • Conserve Water with Xeriscaping Techniques
    • April
      • Understanding Types of Trees
      • Spring Gardens: A Canvas of Colour
    • March
      • Be Creative with Flower Bed Design
    • January
      • Giving Your Indoor Plants a Little TLC
  • 2014
    • March
      • The Grounds Guys To Be Featured On W Networks Be The Boss Canada
    • February
      • Congratulations To Kevin Hill For Representing Canada At Sochi Winter Olympics
  • 2013
    • November
      • Robb Botticella, Team Member Of The Grounds Guys Recognized For His Work At The Historic Drummond Cemetery
    • July
      • The Grounds Guys Award New Franchise Location in Regina, Saskatchewan
    • April
      • The Grounds Guys LLC Expands With The Addition Of 20 New Locations In The USA
    • March
      • March Training Week
    • February
      • The Grounds Guys Award New Franchise Location In Moncton, New Brunswick
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