Lawn & Snow
Straight Talk.
Professional property care tips, seasonal how-tos, and the reasoning behind every decision we make on your lawn. Written by Drew.
Basic, Standard or Premium: Picking the Right Snow Removal Plan for Your Home
We have three residential snow plans and people ask me all the time which one they should get. Here is what each one covers, who it suits, and the questions to ask yourself before you pick.
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5 cm Snow Removal Trigger Explained for Grande Prairie
A 5 cm trigger decides when your snow contractor shows up. Here is how triggers work in Grande Prairie, what happens with drifts and light snow, and what to ask.
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Gutter Cleaning Before Winter: How Plugged Eavestroughs Lead to Ice Dams
Leaves and needles in your eavestroughs do not just sit there all winter. Add a few freeze and thaw days and they help build ice dams along the edge of your roof. Here is why fall is the time to clean them out.
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Sidewalk Snow Clearing Rules in Grande Prairie: What Homeowners Need to Know
The sidewalk in front of your house is your job to clear in Grande Prairie, and the City gives you 24 hours after it stops snowing. Here is what that means in real life and how to keep up with it all winter.
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Fall Aeration and Overseeding in Grande Prairie
Fall can be a good time to aerate and overseed, as long as you beat the freeze. Here is how to decide between fall and spring for your lawn.
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Sand vs Ice Melt on Grande Prairie Driveways and Walks
Sand gives you grip, ice melt gets rid of ice. Here is how each one works in a Grande Prairie winter and what each costs your concrete, lawn and pets.
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Fall Leaf Cleanup in Grande Prairie: Why It Matters for Spring
Leaves left under the snow all winter can leave you with matted grass, snow mold and dead patches. Here is how to clean up properly in fall.
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Snow Stakes in Grande Prairie: Put Them In Before Freeze Up
Snow stakes are a small fall job that saves a lot of spring repair. Here is when to put them in, where they go and which markers to buy.
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Last Mow of the Season in Grande Prairie: When and How Short
The last mow of the season sets your lawn up for spring. Here is when to do it, how short to cut, and what to skip.
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