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Tailored Garden Maintenance Solutions for King George Terrace Residents

Customized Garden Maintenance for Newport Avenue Residents

Customized Garden Maintenance for Queenswood Drive Residences

Tailored Garden Maintenance for the Saanich Peninsula

Tailored Gardening Solutions for Saanich Peninsula Residents

Tailored Lawn Care Solutions for Ten Mile Point Residents

Tailored Lawn Maintenance for Beach Drive Residences

Tailored Weed Control Strategies for Island View Residents

Customized Weed Control Solutions for Lochside Drive Residents

Like the name suggests, roof rats tend to nest in roofs and attics. Roof rats are the most common rat species in Victoria due to our mild climate. Roof rats and black rats are the same species.

If tree roots grow into your perimeter drains it can be very damaging and expensive to fix. It is best to prevent tree roots from entering the perimeter drains in the first place. Have an arborist come to access your trees before it becomes a problem.

If tree roots grow into your septic field it can be very damaging and expensive to fix. It is best to prevent tree roots from entering the septic system in the first place. Have an arborist come to access your trees before it becomes a problem.

Pruning vs. Growth Regulators

Expertise in Garden Cleanups

Our Organic Herbicide: The Perfect Lawn Protector

Effective Control of Creeping Buttercup

The Importance of Removing English Ivy

The Power of Our Organic Herbicide

Permanent Spurge Laurel Removal

Why Ascent Yard Care is Victoria's Best Choice for Garden Cleanup

Expertise in Eradicating Weeds

Scotch Broom is an invasive species widespread on Vancouver Island. The Coastal Invasive Species Committee states “Over 10,000 seeds can be produced per plant. Seed capsules explode and distribute seeds up to 21 feet away from the source plant.” Scotch Broom quickly invades new areas and disrupts the natural environment.

Hassle-Free Delivery and Expert Spreading

Understanding Soil Types

Here are seven ways to get a greener lawn

Advantages of Pruning

Snowberry is an invasive species widespread on Vancouver island. Snowberry spreads through a rapidly expanding root system that sprouts new plants. A single snowberry plant will quickly grow to form a dense thicket. Snowberry bushes have a mature height of 3-6 feet and produce shiny white berries in late summer.

Understanding Sod and Seed

Specialized Apple Tree Pruning in Oak Bay, BC

Spider mites are very small spider-like pests, usually measuring about ½-1 mm in length. They infest a wide variety of plants such as fruit trees, veggies, and ornamental plants. Spider mites are most active in the summer months, when they can feed on sap, and they are typically found on the underside of leaves.

The start of spring is a good time to tackle weeds since the ground should still be somewhat soft and full of moisture. Moist soil means weeds will pull out more easily and more of the roots will come out when the weed is pulled.