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Comprehensive Weed Treatment

Tailored Weed Control Solutions

Our Lawn Weed Eradication Process

Professional Lawn Cutting Solutions for Saanich Peninsula Residents

Tailor-Made Weed Control for Deep Cove Lawns

Customized Weed Control Solutions for The Uplands Residents

Create a low maintenance garden with these plants

Expertise in Shaping and Trimming Hedges

Comprehensive Tree Pruning Services

Mint is an ornamental and edible plant that has invasive properties. Mint forms dense thickets that rapidly expand in size. Mint patches grow an extensive root system that spreads rapidly and creates new plants that spread outward.

Morning glory or “bindweed” is a widespread invasive species on Vancouver island. Morning glory thrives in lawns and gardens. In one year a morning glory plant can start from seed and grow a root system that is five feet deep and ten feet wide. Morning glory root systems expand every year and sprout new plants as they grow.

Mulching is one of the most effective ways to give your garden and plants a healthy dose of nutrients while improving its appearance at the same time. Other benefits of mulching include aiding in water retention, blocking weed growth, and protecting plants from adverse weather. Additionally, Sidney BC often experiences very cold winters with more frost than other areas of greater Victoria, and a good layer of quality mulch can help protect your garden against frost damage.

Mulching your garden is a wonderful way to promote plant health. Mulching helps retain moisture, block weeds, protect plants from harsh weather, and it adds nutrients. Winters in Victoria BC can cause frost and snow damage to your plants, and mulching can help protect against these threats. Mulch can also add curb appeal to your gardens.

Vibrant and lush with minimal water usage

Myrtle spurge also known as "blue spurge" is an invasive species widespread on Vancouver Island. Myrtle spurge is a poisonous plant that produces toxic sap that causes skin rashes, nausea, swelling of the tongue and in rare cases coma and death when ingested. It can cause skin to blister and can cause blindness if the sap comes in contact with people eyes. It grows in sun or shade.

Complete Holly Eradication

The Mint Menace

Perennials live for three or more years. Annuals live for only one year. Perennials are typically more robust than annuals. They usually have a shorter blooming period however they will continue blooming year after year without needing to be replanted. They will not re-bloom forever, but if properly taken care of they can continue blooming for several years. Perennials are a good choice if you want lower maintenance flowers or if you want the same flowers blossoming in your garden for several years.

Periwinkle also known as "Vinca" is an ornamental and invasive plant widespread on Vancouver island. Periwinkle forms dense mats that rapidly expand in size. Periwinkle has an extensive root system that spreads rapidly and sprouts new plants as far as 20 feet away. Periwinkle thrives in forests where it creates thick mats that choke out native species.

Removing English Ivy

The Dangers of Spurge Laurel

Effective Himalayan Blackberry Vine Removal in Victoria, BC

What do to in your garden in March and April