With the summer season now behind us, be sure not to get caught making these common lawn care mistakes this fall. Overwatering  It’s easy to get in the habit of regularly watering your lawn during the summer season, but as fall rolls in, it’s important to slow down.  We tend to see rainfall more frequently in the cooler months, so manual watering is not required as often. The sweet spot for a healthy lawn is approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water per week. Any more than this can cause water logging and put your lawn at risk for developing disease.  Be sure to keep an eye on the ..read more

After the scorcher of a summer we’ve had, now’s the perfect time to guard your yard with our fall add-on services. Our fall services are specifically designed to promote regrowth in order to prepare your lawn for the upcoming harsh Canadian winter while also ensuring that it bounces back when spring rolls around. Hometurf currently offers 3 fall services including Dethatching, Dethatching and Overseeding, as well as our newest service Deep Root Fertilization for Trees and Shrubs. Let’s take a closer look at our services and how they can help transition your lawn from summer scorcher to frigid ..read more

So far this year, we’ve discussed what’s important when caring for your lawn and how Hometurf Lawncare professionals can help. As summer gives way to fall, it’s time to start thinking about what we can do to support our heartier vegetation. Compared to the sensitive nature of grass, the trees and shrubs in your yard might seem like they can fend for themselves; but the truth is, they could use a little (okay, a lot!) of TLC too!    Did you know that the surrounding environment contributes to a big difference between the trees and shrubs in your yard compared to those found in th ..read more

While we’re still very much enjoying the summer heat, we’ve hit the point in the season where we’re starting to see fall clothing and back to school ads, which only means one thing; fall is around the corner. It’s not too late to take advantage of Hometurf’s summer services, and it’s also not too early to start thinking ahead for fall. Read on for more information about Hometurf’s seasonal add-on services! Summer Add-ons  Hometurf’s summer add-on services are designed to keep pests and weeds away to help your lawn stay healthy all season long.  Grubs Be Gone!  If your lawn ..read more

The first official day of summer is just around the corner, and the weather is already well on its way to warming up! ☀️ In addition to dealing with the sun, drought, heat, and weeds, our lawns are subject to an increase in foot traffic as we walk, run, and play all over them. It’s important to maintain a strong, healthy lawn so that it can be enjoyed all summer long! Here are our tips for mowing, watering, and weeding to help your lawn beat the heat.   Mowing Tips  Start the summer right by getting your lawn mower blades sharpened before the season begins. Dull blades will shr ..read more