Ottawa News

How To Reseed A Lawn Following Grub Damage

Friday, 24 August 2012 00:00

Are you finding grub damage in your lawn? Frustrated by how all your lawn care in Ottawa efforts are going to waste? Don't let grubs get you down! Adapt your Ottawa lawn care to fix the damage and prevent future problems.

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The Benefits Of A “Green” Lawn

Friday, 17 August 2012 00:00

Your grass may be greener. In fact, it may be the greenest lawn on your block. But is it truly "green"? Meaning, are your lawn maintenance practices environmentally friendly? There are many disconcerting statistics regarding the environmental effects of lawn care. Some are unavoidable, such as cutting your lawn with a gas mower. However, there are also plenty of eco-friendly ways to keep your lawn green and lush. While most people think of switching to chemical-free lawn care products, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Here are just a few of the benefits of having a "green" lawn.

Gearing Up For Fall Lawn Care

Friday, 10 August 2012 00:00

When people think of lawn care, they usually think of spring and summer maintenance – weeding, mowing, fertilizing and irrigation. But what happens when September hits? Don't just go through the motions of caring for your lawn this autumn, knowing that the first frost will soon halt any growth. Fall is a great time to repair summer lawn damage and set the stage for a healthy lawn come springtime. Here are a few quick tips from Nutri-Lawn's Irrigation professionals to get you started on your fall lawn care.

The Benefits Of A Push Reel Mower

Friday, 03 August 2012 00:00

These days, it's all about the gas - gas lawnmowers, gas trimmers. And once you get into winter, there are gas snow blowers. When it comes to your Ottawa turf care, gas is just so convenient. There's no cord to get tangled up in, you can buy gas virtually anywhere, and the power of a gas engine can be quite impressive. However, gas is expensive and harmful for the environment. Luckily, there's an equally mobile alternative in the modern push reel mower. It may seem a little old school, but you should consider it as a viable “green” option for your turf maintenance program.

Summer Weed Control

Wednesday, 01 August 2012 15:33

Summer Weed Control

Are persistent weeds causing you to become frustrated with your carefully executed Ottawa area lawn care regiment? Don't let crabgrass and dandelions get you down. If you've spent hours maintaining your yard and using proper lawn irrigation only to have weeds continue to steal the nutrients from your turf, don't despair. Nutri-Lawn Ottawa can help you identify the weed infestation and eliminate it with these tried and true techniques.

How To Prevent Common Lawn Damage

Wednesday, 01 August 2012 15:22

How To Prevent Common Lawn Damage

While every home and homeowner is different, they all stand united in a common goal: to have the greenest, most pristine and lush lawn on the block. They hang up pictures of golf greens as inspiration. They invest in lawn sprinkler installation to ensure their grass gets the perfect amount of moisture. They comb through their lawn for weeds. Their lawn mowing schedule and mower height are both set to perfection. Yet, despite all of the obsessing and hours spent perfecting their lawn, disaster can still strike. Something ends up eating holes in the grass blades, or brown patches begin to sprout. Wringing their hands, homeowners fret at where they went wrong. However, it doesn't matter how hard you work at your lawn, grass is still delicate and can be damaged by any number of factors. With the help of your lawn sprinkler installation experts, you can get your beautiful lawn back in no time!

Be on the Look Out For White Grubs

Friday, 15 June 2012 13:13

Be on the Look Out For White Grubs

Lawn service providers in Ottawa are all too familiar with white grubs – a common lawn pest known to emerge during early June. After continuously munching on your lawn and garden, these worm-like grubs grow into adult June beetles that can wreak havoc on your lawn long into the summer months. Taking advantage of Ottawa lawn services is the best way to prevent these nasty grubs from taking over your property.

Is It Time to Add Topsoil to Your Ottawa Lawn?

Monday, 11 June 2012 06:27

Is It Time to Add Topsoil to Your Ottawa Lawn?

Are you looking to increase lawn fertility with the help of lawn maintenance services? Sounds like you could use a healthy helping of topsoil. Adding topsoil to your turf won't just improve the look of your lawn, but it will also improve water retention and the overall benefits of your lawn maintenance in Ottawa services. Read on to find out what topsoil is and how it may be able to save your nutrient-starved lawn.