by Jessica Salvador | Jan 30, 2014 | Gardening Vancouver, Vegetable Garden
2014 is the year to end Nature Deficiency Disorder. Get out there, get dirty and get the kids and grandkids involved. Make mistakes and watch the garden recover. Grow some food and keep your neighbourhood gorgeous. Nature Deficiency Nature Deficiency Disorder is the...
by Jessica Salvador | Oct 16, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver
October Gardening Weeks 1, 2, 3 & 4 Garden Beds: ▪ Continue to keep all garden beds weed-free. ▪ Water plants as required. This is necessary if the fall is dry, and will help plants overwinter. ▪ Adjust automatic watering systems: reduce watering frequency,...
by Jessica Salvador | Sep 17, 2013 | Hedge Trimming
Cutting established hedges A properly maintained hedge should have a relatively light amount of growth to be trimmed in fall. This is easily done with a pair of well-sharpened powered hedge clippers. Powered hedging shears are very effective when used to cut large...
by Jessica Salvador | Sep 13, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver, Landscaping Vancouver
September Gardening Weeks 1 & 2 Garden Beds: Check plants, shrubs and trees for pests and spray as required. Using an insecticidal soap such as Safer’s is an effective and environmentally safe way to get rid of unwanted pests. Maintain your weeding program...
by Jessica Salvador | Sep 11, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver
October to January – Unlimited Leaf Collection for Vancouver residents. From the City of Vancouver Collection Calendar May 2013 – February 2014: Please Remember: Collect the leaves that fall onto your property, boulevard and sidewalk. Do not rake or blow...