Summer

Our environment is changing. We’ve had five heatwaves this summer. We’ve experienced drought and then floods all within a few short weeks of each other. The pests that plague lawns, trees, and [...]

If you like a hot summer, you must be pleased with the weather we’ve been getting! I love the heat, so I am not complaining but it may be a bit too hot — even for me. Because of the sunshine and [...]

It’s pretty amazing how our society has changed. It’s also pretty amazing how much can be accomplished from home. Thank you for helping stop the spread of COVID-19. We are all doing our part to [...]

This spring and summer season will be unlike any we’ve ever experienced. Spending time with your family has always been important and, this year, making memories at home will be something we will [...]

I love July gardens, when perennials and annuals burst with vibrant colour, nodding their graceful and beautiful heads, bursting at their stems — but now it’s August. It’s time to tidy up. The [...]

Upgrading your landscaping means different things to different people. We know that it means going above and beyond your garden’s current state. At Green Thumb Landscaping, we want to take the [...]

We hear about it almost every day: the bees and butterflies are in trouble. Our very important pollinators are dying and we need to do something to protect these species so we can continue to [...]

Be honest: who do you know that hasn’t made a landscaping mistake? We bet you have. I bet someone in your family has. I bet your neighbour has. It’s only natural. It seems like it should be [...]

Does your garden offer a sense of enjoyment for all your senses? As the President of Green Thumb Landscaping, when I have some down time, there is nothing I like to do more than sit in my [...]

Summer is here and our event calendars are filling up quickly. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy weekends at the cottage, family BBQ’s, weddings, and your backyard. Be sure to take some “you [...]