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How to Prepare New Trees and Shrubs Before a Kingston Winter
Very often we see a photo of a cedar hedge someone planted the year before that has gone a dull, rusty brown on one side and the other side is still green. A tree or shrub planted this year has roots that barely reach past the edge of the original root ball, so it has very little to draw on once the ground freezes, and the first winter is the hardest one it will ever face. A few hours of work …
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Snow Removal In Kingston Ontario
Early morning in a Kingston winter you wake up to get ready for work and the end of your driveway has a mountain of heavy grey slush that's only going to build up further while you're at work. If you've ever been in this situation and thought it would be great for someone else to handle this then Marshall's is your answer. What Marshall's Snow Removal Covers Our snow removal crews work across Kingston and the surrounding area on both residential and …
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What Is Snow Mould and How to Prevent It
Snow mould usually shows up in late March, when the last grey bank of snow along the driveway finally retreats and underneath it the grass is flattened, crusty, and stuck together in circular patches roughly the size of a dinner plate. Some look like someone dusted them with flour, while others have a faint pink edge that's easy to miss unless the sun is on them. Snow mould is one of the problems where most of the work to prevent …
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How to Protect Your Lawn and Garden Beds from Road Salt
Drive down a Kingston road come spring and you'll see plenty of examples of a strip of brown, patchy grass running right along the curb while the rest of the grass remains green. That's road salt damage and its a major issue after a long Kingston winter. It shows up either from plows throwing salty slush onto the lawn edge, or melting snow carrying salt into the soil where it settles around the roots. What Road Salt Actually Does to Grass Most …
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Preparing Your Garden for Winter: Essential Fall Cleanup Tips
As the crisp autumn air nips at your nose and the trees paint the world in vibrant hues of red and gold, your garden whispers a gentle reminder: winter is coming. But fear not, fellow plant enthusiasts! This isn't a time for gardening blues, but rather an exciting opportunity to tuck your beloved plants in for their winter slumber. Let's roll up our sleeves and dive into the satisfying world of winter garden prep – it's like creating a cozy …
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