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Our Organic Herbicide: The Key to a Bindweed-Free Garden

An evergreen is a tree or plant that doesn't shed its leaves in the winter

Customized Lawn Care Solutions for Cordova Bay Residents

Lawn maintenance services in Victoria, BC

Customized Tree Pruning for Optimal Health

Tailored Weed Control Solutions for Dean Park Residents

Customized Weed Control for Marina Way Lawns

Fall cleanups are great for many reasons. It’s a time of seasonal change that can leave your garden in a mess. Fall cleanups are generally more work than regular maintenance throughout the year, which is why it can be a good service to hire professionals to do. After a good fall cleanup, your garden will be in the ideal condition to make it through winter with minimal damage, and you can be left with the more enjoyable aspects of gardening once spring rolls around.

In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in forest fires across BC. Forest fires can be incredibly destructive and sometimes there is little you can do to protect your property. Many parts of an outdoor space could be a fire hazard, especially during dry months. However, there are some things that can be done to decrease the flammability of your outdoor space.

There are many benefits that come from pruning your fruit trees in Sidney BC. Pruning keeps your fruit trees healthy and producing quality fruit. Proper pruning is crucial for fruit trees as they tend to have a very long lifespan. Consistent pruning will help maintain a safe and healthy tree. It will also help keep the tree to your desired shape and size.

Many fruit tree varieties grow in Victoria BC, including apple, pear, cherry, fig, plum, and more. The benefits of pruning your fruit trees include keeping them healthy and able to produce delicious fruit. Your fruit tree may need light pruning, hard pruning, restorative pruning, or annual pruning. Fruit trees typically have long lives, so taking care of them with proper pruning methods is critical to keeping their health intact.

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Cut it down to ground level with a string trimmer or hand pruners. Cutting alone will not eliminate morning glory as it will regrow from its roots but this is an important first step.

Complete Snowberry Eradication

Complete Eradication, Including the Roots

Gorse is an invasive plant widespread on Vancouver island. Mature gorse is a dense bush with sharp spines. The British Columbia ministry of forests states that “a typical gorse shrub produces about 8000 seeds annually”. Gorse seed pods burst open and eject seeds as far as 20 feet away. Gorse can establish itself quickly and will often create a carpet of individual plants that completely takes over a large area.

* Greenhouses provide a stable and consistent environment * It can protect your plants from wind, rain, frost, etc. * You can grow and harvest fruits & veggies all year round * Creates an environment that makes it easier to grow from seed * You can grow a wider range of fruits and veggies that otherwise might not survive in our climate

Victoria's Top Choice for Hedge Removal Services

Expertise in Shaping and Trimming Hedges

Many residents choose to grow hedges on their properties in beautiful Oak Bay BC for a number of reasons. They can act as a privacy screen, provide shade, or are simply a stunning addition to any landscape.

Hedges are wonderful features on many properties in Sidney BC. With the right maintenance, sharp looking hedges can add value to your property by working as a privacy object while providing a beautiful and natural look. Hedge trimming requires an eye for detail and careful attention. Hedges should be trimmed 1-2 times a year, sometimes more or less depending on its variety and health.

Hedges are very popular here in Victoria BC. When properly maintained, they are wonderful features to many properties. Our team is highly skilled in hedge trimming. Proper hedge trimming requires care and attention to detail, and our crew takes the time to make sure that your hedge is trimmed the right way, at the right time.

Himalayan Blackberry Removal

Holly is an ornamental and invasive plant widespread on Vancouver island. Holly grows into a bush or tree and creates clusters of berries that contain thousands of seeds. Holly thrives in both the urban environment and in forests where it creates thick infestations that shade out native species.

Dormant oil use for optimal results in Victoria's climate

How to use for the best outcomes

Here’s how to safeguard your garden during the cooler months

Trees near your house can be a hazard, especially if they are not properly maintained. Generally, the end of a branch should be no closer to your house than 6 feet. Additionally, it is not a good idea to have tree branches hanging over your roof at any distance.