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How To Prepare Your Yard For Winter

Much as we wish that the crisp, golden days of autumn could stretch on indefinitely, the truth is that winter is just around the corner.  All too soon, the snow will fly in Winnipeg, and your yard will be dormant and blanketed.     The countdown may be on, but there’s still time to invest in your yard before it’s too …

What Is Top Dressing & What Are The Benefits?

Top dressing refers to the application of an even layer of compost or granulated organic materials over the garden bed just before planting begins. Because it’s organic, top dressing makes the soil much richer, giving you healthier plants while making it a great alternative to modern fertilizers. This thin layer of application will also level a yard that has depressions. …

3 Benefits of Fall Yard Clean-Up

Right before winter, plants begin to shut down on their food production. Because there isn’t much sun in winter, they shed their leaves to cut down on the energy needed to keep them alive.  During fall, your yard will be littered with branches and yellow leaves from deciduous plants. Foregoing fall yard clean-up with the thought that snow will soon …