Are you disheartened every time you look out at your lawn during this watering ban in Vancouver? You’re not alone. For many of us, our lawns are more than just patches of grass; they’re a testament to our dedication, a source of neighbourhood pride, and a space of solace and play. Seeing them turn brown and parched can be genuinely distressing, especially when we’ve invested so much time and care into them. But here’s the good news: a watering ban doesn’t mean the end of a healthy lawn. With the right strategies and a bit of adaptability, we can navigate these restrictions and still maintain a ..read more

Winterizing gardens in Vancouver is an important part of fall maintenance.  There are many tasks to organize gardens to protect them from the winter.  It is also important that this work gets done before the bad weathersets in.  With freezing temperatures, some plants can be vulnerable to frost damage and physically breaking from snow loads. As you are going through your garden cleaning up leaves and cutting things back for the season, it is an excellent time to look for pests and diseases that may have turned up over the year.  If any of these are identified you can l ..read more

Fall lawn care is important to make sure lawns are healthy and vital come sprint. In the autumn, lawns do not grow as aggressively so the mowing slows down but it is still important to make sure the grass is taken care of and remains healthy through the season. Every fall it is important to Aerate your turf areas with a heavy duty commercial aeration machine. This process extracts cores from the turf to allow better drainage, oxygen into the root zone, and creates less compacted soil so grass can develop a thicker root system.  For best results, rake up all to the plugs that the aerator p ..read more

It’s paramount to consider garden safety now that Winter is Coming!  Are you prepared?  Winter months are busy times that force people to contend with shorter days, cold and freezing temperatures, and unpredictable driving conditions.  The last thing you want to worry about is being stuck in your house because snow and ice has blocked your access in and out.  This is where you can rely on West Coast Lawns and Gardens and our Slip and Fall Prevention program. In the spirit of garden safety, we have set up to attend your home and clear snow from your sidewalks and pathways to ..read more

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Hedge Trimming – It’s the Best Season To Do It Now Before Winter   The middle of summer has many projects that can be scheduled for the coming months.  One of the big tasks of every season is maintenance trimming on hedges and trees around your property.  Now is a great time to schedule a hedge trim as we have cooler weather coming up and the plants will have enough time to harden off cut wounds and prepare for winter.  Call West Coast Lawns and Gardens to set up a hedge trim today.   Vancouver Hedge Trimming Experts – Lawn and Garden Care   Late summer and fall i ..read more

West Coast Lawns and Gardens has been named one of North Vancouver’s top three lawn and garden companies. We feel very honoured to be included in this elite group, especially considering the amount of options available to consumers in the Greater Vancouver area.  We strive to be the best each day and it is great to be recognized for our efforts because it means we are making our customers happy.   Why West Coast Lawns and Gardens Named Vancouver’s Best Top 3 Lawn and Garden Company   There are several simple things we do that make us stand out from the competition.  First ..read more

It is now reaching the peak of summer and we are all heading outside to enjoy the nice weather.   It is several months into the growing season your lawn and garden should be baring the fruits of all the time and effort you have put in to this point.  If it is not looking the way you want it right now, it is perhaps time to in enlist some professional consultation in the steps that need to be taken.  West Coast Lawns and Gardens has the knowledge and manpower to get you where you need to be. Vancouver Strata Garden Maintenance Service Company July and August is also a great ..read more

Summer has arrived and things are now starting to grow like crazy!  This is a great time of year to be out in the garden as the temperatures are coming up now and there is still lots of moisture in the soil which makes for ideal growing conditions.  It also makes for tons of work to keep up with everything! Here is a few tips to help you prioritize and if you need any help staying on top of it call us at West Coast Lawns and Gardens and we can set you up to relax in the nice weather. Your lawn should be growing like crazy at this point. The best thing you can do for it is mow the he ..read more

So you have installed a brand new sod lawn?!  Congratulations you are now happier!!  To keep this feeling going you must take care of this new lawn to make sure it thrives in its new location.  There are a few things to remember when keeping up a brand new lawn.  Follow these guidelines for best results.   1. Watering Watering is your first concern.  A new lawn is going to need a good soaking when first installed to make sure there is no stress on the new turf.  Weather and outdoor temperature will be a big influence on how to water.  The hotter the weat ..read more