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“Do something every day that you
don’t want to do; this is the golden
rule for acquiring the habit of doing
your duty without pain.”
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– Mark Twain
and debris that have accumulated against the foundation.
This will help keep ants and insects away from your home.
Prune any plants that are touching or rubbing against your
foundation – over time they will grow into the mortar on the
brick siding if not pruned.
Once the leaves and debris are removed, continue to rake
under shrubs and hedges by cleaning out dead leaves and
branches, followed by raking out the thatch out of the lawn
(Thatch is referred to as the dead grass and clippings from
the previous year).
Next, focus on digging new edging for your garden beds.
Spring is the easiest time to do this because the ground is
much softer than during warmer summer months. If you
are unsure of how to dig a smooth edge, lay a garden hose in
the shape that you’d like to follow and then dig the edge 4 to
8 inches deep by following the shape you designed with the
hose. The edge will help retain water for the garden plants.
Fertilizer is “food” – Just as our body needs fuel for energy,
all plants and lawns need nutrition at certain times of year.
The lawn needs to breathe, so every two years aerate it in
order to help it “breathe” and allow water to penetrate right
down to the roots.
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GELDERLANDS INC.
Landscape Design <-> Property Maintenance
The best times for pruning are during the months of January,
June and July. Remember to always prune the 3 D’s: Dead,
Damaged and Diseased branches. Soil should also be added
to any tree roots that have grown up above the lawn’s surface.
Additionally and after your gardens are fully prepared for
the coming warm weather, add a good nutrient such as mulch,
which should be 3 to 4 inches thick.
Does it sound like a lot of work? It may seem overwhelming
at first but if you are organized and are able to tackle one
task at a time, you will soon reap the rewards of a beautiful
garden. If it does become too much, help is always available
just don’t be afraid to ask for it! •
Landscape
Our team of professionals Problem Solvers
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gelderlands.ca
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Mulch, pebble & soils
Brandon Gelderman is a landscape designer for
Gelderlands Inc., Burlington.
905-637-1509 www.gelderlands.ca
Enhancement & restoration
“Brandon you continue to amaze
us with your outstanding
customer service” – Don Crossley
“You do a fantastic job, it looks very
professional, and you go beyond the
call of duty” – Steve Sibley
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