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The 4-1-1 on Ottawa Lawn Fertilizer

Friday, 24 May 2013 19:06

Every great lawn is technically man-made. We don’t mean "man-made" as in plastic or artificial, but in the sense that it takes a lot of man-hours to grow and maintain. The thick carpet of weed-free grass that most proud homeowners crave doesn't happen by itself. Achieving the ultimate curb-appeal of a great lawn requires some T.L.C. to reach its full potential. Keeping the root system well-fed with a regular supply of the right nutrients is one of the most important of Nutri-Lawn's Ottawa lawn care services, and having some knowledge of what, when and how much fertilizer to apply will keep your lawn healthy year-round.

Don’t Let Grubs Get the Best of Your Lawn

Friday, 24 May 2013 19:02

Grubs are proving to be a major hassle this year for Ottawa homeowners. The summer has brought thousands of dollars in damage, and hours of stressful Ottawa lawn maintenance attempts to get their dead, dry lawns back to that desired emerald green. If this is you, stress no more. These tips, and Nutri-Lawn's trusted services can help you get your property back to its healthy gleam.

Dandelions and Your Ottawa Lawn Care

Monday, 13 May 2013 16:25

Dandelion eradication can often feel like a losing battle. Dandelions have it pretty good: their seeds just ride around in the wind, dropping right into your lawn. Once they find their home, their roots can be several inches long, which makes pulling them problematic. As you very well know, dandelions can pose a serious challenge for your Ottawa lawn care. What can you do to stop them from decorating your lawn?

Advice from Your Lawn Care Services in Ottawa: Liming Your Lawn

Monday, 13 May 2013 16:20

One of the most misunderstood lawn care services in Ottawa is lime. Some people don’t even know what it is. Others are woefully misinformed and believe that it’s something they “should” apply every year without knowing why. Very few people know the ins and outs of lime and how it can make a difference in some lawns. The keyword there is “some.” Not all lawns will benefit from a lime application. To inform the masses about lime and the benefits of it, we have decided to educate our customers.

The Greatness of Grass

Friday, 22 March 2013 13:37

From residential lawns to municipal parks, from farmland to forests, there's so much grass around that most of us don't give it a lot of thought unless we're deep into our Ottawa lawn care activities. Did you know that a grass lawn of roughly 230 square metres adds enough oxygen to the environment to sustain an average household? According to NASA, a person typically requires approximately 0.84 kg of oxygen per 24-hour period, so that means that your lawn is producing almost three and a half kilograms of oxygen per day.

Sell Your Home Fast with Expert Ottawa Spring Lawn Care

Friday, 22 March 2013 13:33

With spring just around the corner, many Ottawa homeowners are waiting for the day that they can get outside and begin the process of rejuvenating their lawn and garden after a long, cold winter. With the arrival of warmer weather, this time of year is also when the real estate market really heats up. If you're planning to list your home for sale, you've probably been busy making a number of interior improvements on the advice of your real estate agent. Most homeowners who want a quick sale at or above their asking price will focus on traditional upgrades, such as fresh paint, new kitchen countertops and backsplashes, or bathroom touch-ups in order to achieve a decent return on their investment.

Soil Types and How They Affect Ottawa Lawn Maintenance

Friday, 15 February 2013 19:53

Whether you're planning to establish a lawn on a new property or simply want to encourage healthier growth of your current grass, the first thing to understand for proper lawn maintenance is the type of soil that makes up the seed bed. Different soils have varying levels of natural acidity, hardness and drainage capacity, and this range will affect how you concentrate your Ottawa lawn maintenance efforts.

Soil compositions in the Ottawa area

Basic soil compositions vary widely across the Ottawa-Carleton region depending on a neighbourhood's proximity to the downtown core, to forested areas, to natural bodies of water and its unique geological makeup.

Re-Imagining Your Lawn for 2013

Friday, 15 February 2013 19:48

Ottawa winter lawn maintenance can make some homeowners absolutely despise their yard in the end. It may be time to freshen up your approach. A new look can bring the spark right back into winter lawn maintenance, and maintenance year round.

There are many reasons to try and improve your lawn.