The GreenScape Journal
Field notes.
Advice from the GreenScape crew for homes in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville: what to do, when to do it, and what to leave alone.
The fall lawn checklist: 7 jobs to do before the first frost
Fall work decides how your lawn looks in May. Here is what to do, and in what order. GreenScape team · Read article →
Native plants that handle a GTA winter, and help pollinators too
Tough, low-fuss Ontario natives for sun and shade, and how to give them a good first year.
Interlock and patio care before winter
A day of fall care keeps interlock level and tidy through frost, salt and shovels.
Aerate and overseed: when to do it and why it works
Aeration opens the soil and seed fills the gaps. Early September to mid-October is the window.
How much mulch you need, and when to spread it
Five to seven centimetres, kept off the trunks, spread when the soil has warmed. The maths takes a minute.
Spring cleanup: what to do first, and what to leave alone
Wait for the soil, rake gently, cut back late and edge before you mulch. The order matters more than the tools.Seasonal reminders
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