Category: Information Catalogue

The European Chafer Beetle

May, 13th, 2018 Lawn Care

The European Chafer Beetle is not native to, and has been introduced into Canada. Below is a detailed brochure on the European chafer beetle, from […]

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WHEN TO WATER VEGETABLES

May, 4th, 2018 Veggies / Herbs / Fruits

Ross Penhallegon, is a horticulturalist with Oregon State University, outlines how/when to water vegetables: It is recommended that vegetables be watered during the early morning […]

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TECHNIQUES FOR FERTILIZING

May, 4th, 2018 Uncategorised

John Hart is a scientist at Oregon State University Extension Service. Below are is explanations of different fertilizing methods BAND: Make a trench that is […]

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CLIMATE ZONES

May, 4th, 2018 Garden FAQs

Climate zones, are geographical areas, with particular climates. The climates in these zones determine what types of plants/agriculture, these zones can sustain. Below is a […]

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CHOOSING A FERTILIZER FOR YOUR LAWN

May, 4th, 2018 Lawn Care

IF STARTING A NEW LAWN A new lawn fertilizer will be high in phosphorous (the middle number) Phosphorous promotes root development, which allows lawns to […]

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THE TEXTURE OF SOIL INDICATES HOW OFTEN TO WATER

May, 4th, 2018 Garden FAQs

MYTH: LAWNS AND GARDENS COMPOSED OF SANDY SOIL REQUIRE MORE WATERING, THAN GARDENS AND LAWNS MADE UP OF OTHER SOIL Soils that have a fine […]

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REASONS FOR TREES AND SHRUBS TO DIE

May, 4th, 2018 Garden FAQs

If a locality has had a harsh winter, heavy snowfall, and ice, these factors can damage or even break plant limbs Sudden and frequent changes […]

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Transplanting Vegetables

May, 3rd, 2018 Garden FAQs

****Garlic and hardy spring bulbs grow best if they are planted in the fall. Garlic should be planted before the soil freezes, usually inmate September […]

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MUSHROOMS GROWING IN THE GARDEN

May, 3rd, 2018 Garden FAQs

Sometimes people find mushrooms growing in their gardens/lawns. Surprising, they do not necessarily mean any harm According to Dunham, they are the reproductive parts of […]

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