Posts by Wright Landscape
Why Prevent Mosquitos?
Before we examine how to prevent mosquito breeding, it is important to understand why preventing their breeding is important in the first place. Although small, mosquitoes can be dangerous. Mosquitoes often carry diseases and are able to spread them to humans when they bite. The most common one we hear a lot about in North…
Read MoreTick Prevention Through Lawn Maintenance
Wondering how to keep ticks out of your yard this summer? Here are some handy tips to help keep them at bay. Tick Prevention: What are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids that are related to spiders but, unlike most spiders, ticks are dangerous as they can pass along diseases when they bite. So, how do you…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the First Grass Cut of the Year
Are you ready for your first grass cut of the year? Learn how to prepare your mower, when to start mowing and more lawn care advice from Wright Landscaping. How to Prepare for the First Grass Cut of the Year Your first grass cut of the year involves much more preparation than any other. You…
Read MoreWright Landscape Services sells lawn care division
Wright Landscape Services sells lawn care division, keeps business in Waterloo Region with sale to Apex Lawn Services (Waterloo, April 17, 2019) – Wright Landscape Services Inc. of Bloomingdale, Ontario announces the sale of its lawn care division effective immediately. Founded in 1967, the company’s lawn care division was the focus of the business. As…
Read MoreThe Best Way to Fix Brown Spots on Your Lawn
Everyone who appreciates landscaping should know the best way to fix brown spots on their lawn. After all, the grass is the glue of your landscaping. It pulls it all together and reflects the overall health of your yard. Dead grass, yellow spots, and brown spots are the last things you want to see on…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Landscape Survive the Canadian Winter
Canadian winters require a lot from your landscaping, especially at the end. As snow and ice melt, you need landscape drainage solutions to help your plants handle the cold water. Plus, severe cold can damage sensitive foliage and roots. Thankfully, you can help your landscaping survive the winter and bounce back in the spring. Here’s…
Read MoreHow the Winter Salt Shortage Affects You
Snow and ice removal services are important and necessary, but in the world of landscaping, it’s becoming more and more difficult with the growing shortage of de-icing salt. Salt is one of the most important materials necessary for snow and ice management. As such, it’s in high demand. It’s also not as readily available as…
Read MoreHow Wright Landscape Services Responsibly Uses Ice Melt on Your Property
Although it’s October, winter will be here before you know it. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac: • The coldest periods (will be) in mid-November, early and late December, early January, and early and mid-February. Precipitation and snowfall will be above normal with the snowiest periods in late November, mid- and late December, and early…
Read MoreNot Using a Licensed Weed and Pest Spray Technician? Here’s What You’re Risking
You want to hire someone to implement a weed control and fertilizer program for your home. You’ve got two options available to you: Hire a licensed, experienced company that’s up-to-date with training and government regulations. Get a guy with a tank and a nozzle. While that sounds extreme, there are individuals who claim to have…
Read MoreHow to Save Water on Your Lawn this Summer
Now that it’s July at Wright Landscape Services, here’s what you can expect: Roasting hot temperatures. Endless days without rain. Dry, almost drought-like conditions. Something else you can expect are watering restrictions. It’s the ultimate catch-22. On one hand, you want to be responsible with your water usage. On the other hand, you don’t want…
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