A new and integral part of Techo-Bloc's wood look-alike collection. Inspired by the use of railroad ties in both traditional and modern landscape design, the Borealis wall/edge's versatility extends from simple edging for flowerbeds all the way to the creation of double-sided walls and garden walls.

   Boralias garden edge is perfect for any type of outdoor gardens, 

with the verity of colors, you will get the best garden wall  for your home either patio or fronter these units are heavy enough to hold up to two ft and light enough to be moved around without heavy equipment require

  

start the new  design for your backyard,
make it that  place you enjoy each time you walk in there
combination, of stone, green space and wood  is the point you have to start with
then you can add little Nutch here and there  like additional lighting for space you have created, maybe a water future, to balance the corners with bringing the positive energy to you living place
it will help you better to call us and have a clear picture of what will happen next
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Five important tasks to do after the clock springs forward

It may not feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner, and springtime always brings at least one timely annual task. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, daylight saving time will begin and clocks across Canada will need to be set ahead by one hour.

Beyond changing your clocks, recommends performing other important seasonal home maintenance activities.  Connecting daylight saving with these tasks can help build a routine, ensuring they’re not overlooked.  
  

Here’s your “spring forward” to-do list:

• Check/change the batteries in your smoke/CO2 detectors. Using two memorable dates a year (like spring and fall daylight savings changes) can ensure the batteries in these life-saving devices are fresh.  When you make the rounds, make sure the units are working properly and are placed in optimal areas.  
• Schedule a furnace/cooling system check. Semi-annual maintenance can ensure your heating and cooling systems are operating at peak performance when you need them and help avoid breakdowns. Schedule a professional inspection now and again when daylight saving ends in the fall.
• Check your home’s foundation. Cracks in the foundation can lead to water seeping into your home and this can cause major problems down the line during spring thaw, or heavy rains. Take a stroll around your home and look for cracks. Some cracks can be filled in with a sealant, while others may need further repairs. If you’re not sure about what you see on your inspection, contact a professional to have a look and ensure problems are addressed immediately.
• Change your filters. Dirty filters can use more energy and cause dust, so check your furnace, air conditioning, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher and humidifier filters. Also take the time to clean your clothes dryer vent to prevent lint buildup which can cause a fire.
• De-clutter. Purging and organizing items in your home can help make it a safer, healthier and more relaxing place to live. Check out some of our pointers for spring cleaning.

Now all that’s left to do is to look forward to the warmer months ahead and start enjoying the longer evenings.

9 steps to maintain the healthy lawn

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   Stop fertilizing your lawn repeatedly.Lots of fertilizer encourages rapid grass growth, making the grass plants more vulnerable to disease and insects. Once in the fall is best. Details below.
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   Start mowing at the highest setting on your mower--probably 3 ¹⁄₂ to 4 inches (8.9 to 10.2 cm). Taller grass is healthier grass. It shades out weed seeds, preventing them from sprouting. It keeps the soil cooler, keeping it moist longer and encouraging the proliferation of soil microbes. (You want lots of soil microbes because they convert nutrients from the soil into a form that plants can use.) All this encourages grass to spread into bare spots. And it promotes deeper root penetration, which is the secret to drought resistance.
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   Never apply pesticides, insecticides or fungicides. Those kill living things (those good microbes plus earthworms that naturally aerate soil) that keep your soil richer. If you observe the other steps in this plan, you won't need the killer chemicals. Healthy grass (with lots of leaf area, slow growth and cooler, deeper roots) is tougher and less likely to succumb to disease or insect damage.
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   Grass does not need to be watered during long dry spells. Leaves may go brown, but the heart of the plant underground can stay alive and dormant for months. But if you want to keep the lawn green all summer long, water deeply but infrequently. Better to run the sprinkler for an hour once every week or two than for 10 minutes every day. Think of it this way: You always want to encourage roots to grow deep. If the soil is dry below the roots, they won't go down. And the deeper moisture will wick its way upward as the soil dries from the top.
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   Fertilize once a year in the fall, October in northern latitudes, November in mid latitudes. Do NOT use high-nitrogen fertilizer. Most nationally advertised lawn fertilizers have massive amounts of nitrogen that make a lawn grow very fast...and weak. Your lawn will green up fast but be all the more vulnerable to drought and disease.
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   Why fertilize in the fall when the grass is slowing its growth and about to stop for the winter? Again, it's because of the roots. When the air is cold, grass blades slow and stop growing, but the soil stays warm enough for root growth much longer. Build those roots in the fall, and they'll be there to support a healthy, green lawn next spring and summer.
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   When shopping for fertilizer, look for the three numbers that tell the percentage of the three main ingredients:nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The three are always given in that order. Thus, if the bag says 10-6-4, it means the stuff inside is 10 percent nitrogen, 6 percent phosphorus and 4 percent potassium. The highest percentage of nitrogen you should ever apply is 10 percent, especially in the fall. The other numbers are less critical since most soils already have some of each. Only nitrogen is rapidly depleted by growing plants.
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   The best fertilizers for a low-maintenance lawn are the so-called organic kind. That's because the chemicals in them are slow to break down and seep into the soil. And because they are low in chemical salts that are hard on soil microbes. Because chemical salts are cheap, they are common ingredients in the cheaper non-organic fertilizers. Resist the temptation to buy them. Probably the best well-known brand of organic lawn fertilizer is Ringer's (10-2-6), but it's fairly pricey. Almost as good is Milorganite (6-2-0), typically half the price of Ringer's. Instructions for applying these are on the bag.
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    One last thing: A light sprinkling once a year should do the job for most lawns. Any time of year is fine for liming.
    
    

What we do

We are providing the landscpeing services cross the GTA , and York region 

 We believe in achiving the quality and that is the main fucous in our work 

There many aspect to finding a good and best landscaper for your seasonal plan 

Either spring planting, changing the new design for your patio or front door, planning for your hardscpe design weather it's small or fairly big 

We are committed to work with you from start to finish providing the excellent job to bring you the satisfaction and beauty to your outdoors,

 Few points that you should consider when you look for landscaper 

- do not only consider the price , ( there are contractors who offer the lower price but will not meet your satisfaction in quality , 

Always ask for references , having the past satisfy costumers is assntial , it will give you more confident on their job 

Beautiful landscaping job is combination of planting, hardscape and design consider all three to your future work 

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any question regard to your landscaping 

How to protect the plants from freezing

How to Protect Plants from Freezing

Seasoned gardeners know their zones and are prepared with materials to protect plants from freezing. Cold weather plant protection can be as simple as a blanket. Have on hand frost barrier fabric for fruit trees in spring. A swath of burlap is also useful to cover plants in the event of a freeze. These types of winter protection for plants may be left in place for the duration of the freeze. Covers should be removed during the daytime. Covers must reach all the way to the root zone to be the most effective. Stake or tie them down but resist the urge to bind them around the plant. This can cause stem and foliar injury.