Gardening and Landscaping

We are located in Mississauga and are in the process of planning to build (DIY Project) a deck in our backyard and we have a few questions that we're really hoping to have answered before we proceed...

1 April 10, 2011

As spring approaches I'm looking for advice on how I can prepare my lawn to produce healthy grass without patches. Should I fertilize? If so, with what product(s) and at what time of the yea...

4 September 13, 2012

Hi, I looking at building a patio in the back yard. One problem is a rather large maple tree about two feet from the edge of one side and I get a lot of flack when I mention cutting it down. So I'm k...

3 March 9, 2011

I need both my front and back porches redone. The previous owner did some DIY, and now both are slanting quite a bit. I called one company who I really like but need some suggestions so that I can compare...

2 March 10, 2011

I have a large front lawn which is bogey. Will truch loads of dirt do the trick or is there a cheaper way?...

6 August 12, 2015

Can you please tell me the definition of a custom homes? Seem to me every home builder use this word. Do they really know what is a custom homes? We live in a multi cultural city but most houses are al...

2 July 18, 2009

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A GOOD AND REASONABLY PRICED LANDSCAPER? I HAVE A 30,000 FT. LOT THAT NEEDS GRASS, DECK, SOME CEMENT WORK I THINK...DRIVEWAY, ETC......

1 March 26, 2009

Anyone need some?...

2 March 23, 2009

I moved to a home where the previous owner tried to put in a large garden pond. The pond leaked b/c the proper materials were not used. I purchased a hard mold pond kit that is about 1/4 the size of the...

3 August 8, 2015

Certain elements are strong associated with formal gardens: materials such as worked stone and raked gravel, ornaments such as traditional urns fountains and birdbaths and plants such as box, coni...

0 August 7, 2008

To make a small garden appear larger than it is, plant pale, soft colors furthest away from the house or main viewing area of the garden, for example, the patio or front door and use hot viivd c...

0 August 7, 2008

I have a three year old who wants to have her own flower garden this year. While the thought thrills me, I know my daughter and I know that she loves to water plants. Does anyone know of any good sturdy flo...

2 February 18, 2011

Would those be a good idea? And how high off the ground do they have to be? Is there any way to decorate it so that it doesn't look like a seniors' home? (sorry!) I really love h...

1 May 27, 2008

I heard this one would affect the garden plants a lot. anyone know how to test it and whats the best score for it? more how do i ensure the acidity is the one i need?...

1 August 9, 2008

Well we all know fertilizers can found in artificial and organic. i'm planning to use mix, anyone knows the ratio for them to make your plants grow well? ...

2 August 8, 2008

Well i think most of you face the same problem as me sometime - pests. they are killing my plants but i don't wanna use pesticides or poisons to deal with them. anyone have a good suggestions? ...

4 February 18, 2011

I'm planning to plant some fruit trees for my garden since i have enough space for some. Anyone can give me list of fruit trees that just need average care and easy to grow?...

4 August 22, 2009

This maybe could have gone into 'Interior Decorating' as well but I thought it fit here too. I'm looking for recommendations for good, hearty indoor plants that I could pick up for my new apartm...

3 April 26, 2008

My lawn is absolutely covered in weeds. Should I spray it with weedkiller or re-sow? I have a dog who sometimes eats the grassso I don't rreally want to use weedkiller! If you could tell me ho...

4 April 22, 2008

Hi - We are thinking about a project to dig up, level and re-plant our yard. The space is 1700 sq. feet, what sort of price difference should I expect for laying sod versus seeding the space...

2 April 26, 2008