Where Should Landscape Lights Be Placed?
Toronto & GTA Landscape Lighting Guide · 2026 Where Should Landscape LightsBe Placed? Good landscape lighting placement improves safety, curb appeal, and nighttime use without making the yard feel harsh or overlit. The best locations include walkways, steps, driveways, trees, garden beds, patios, retaining walls, entrances, and key architectural features. PathsSafety First StepsTrip Hazard Areas […]
How Much Does a Boxwood or Yew Hedge Cost to Plant in Toronto?
Toronto & GTA Hedge Planting Guide · 2026 How Much Does a Boxwood or Yew HedgeCost to Plant? Boxwood vs yew hedge pricing depends on plant size, spacing, soil preparation, access, mulch, irrigation, and whether you want a low formal border or a taller evergreen privacy hedge. In Toronto, small hedge projects may start around […]
Why Are My Newly Planted Cedars Turning Brown?
Toronto & GTA Cedar Care Guide · 2026 Why Are My Newly Planted CedarsTurning Brown? New cedars turning brown usually means the plants are under stress from watering problems, transplant shock, poor soil, drainage issues, heat, wind, or uneven irrigation. This guide explains what browning means, when it may recover, and how sprinkler, drip, or […]
How Far Apart Should You Plant Cedars for Privacy?
Toronto & GTA Cedar Hedge Guide · 2026 How Far Apart Should You Plant CedarsFor Privacy? Cedar hedge spacing in Toronto depends on the cedar type, plant size, desired privacy speed, soil, drainage, and maintenance plan. For most privacy hedges, cedars are commonly spaced about 2.5 to 4 feet apart on centre, with tighter spacing […]
Do Irrigation Systems Need Backflow Preventers in Ontario?
Ontario Irrigation Plumbing Guide · 2026 Do Irrigation Systems NeedBackflow Preventers in Ontario? An irrigation backflow preventer Ontario property owners install helps protect drinking water from contamination caused by backflow. Requirements can depend on the municipality, property type, hazard level, and plumbing connection, so irrigation systems should be planned with both outdoor sprinkler performance and […]