Smart Ways to Use Less Water on Your Lawn this Summer

It’s August, which can mean scorching temperatures, blazing sun and dry, drought-like days on end. And depending on where you live, the summer also brings about lawn watering bans. As a homeowner, you’ve worked hard to build a nice, lush and green lawn with things like: Organic topsoil from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies High-quality grass seed products Nutrient rich fertilizer So here’s your dilemma: On one hand, you want to keep your lawn as healthy and beautiful as possible. On the other hand, watering bans in cities like Mississauga, Oakville, Milton, Burlington and Brampton keep you from hydrating your grass on … Continue reading Smart Ways to Use Less Water on Your Lawn this Summer

Important Jobs to Finish Before Leaving for Summer Vacation

Your summer vacation is just around the corner. When you get back, though, the last thing you want to do is tackle the small landscaping jobs you (like many homeowners) have been putting off. After all, once you return, you’ll be busy with things like: Catching up for work Getting the kids ready for school Planning your big fall landscape projects You simply won’t have the time to handle smaller (but still very much important) tasks. But you’ve got the time now. So make sure you finish these little jobs before you head out on holidays. One last thing: Have … Continue reading Important Jobs to Finish Before Leaving for Summer Vacation

Have You Downloaded Your FREE Copy of Turn Your Backyard Into the Ultimate Entertainment Hub?

It’s summer. This year, you’ve decided to transform your backyard from boring to beautiful. You want to do some serious entertaining and make it the place to be all summer long. Not sure where to start, though?   Get some inspiring ideas inside your FREE copy of Turn Your Backyard Into the Ultimate Entertainment Hub. This FREE guide is courtesy of Lane’s Landscaping Supplies.     What you’ll find inside Turn Your Backyard Into the Ultimate Entertainment Hub gives you step-by-step instructions on two projects designed to instantly transform your outdoor living space: PROJECT 1: Building a Brick BBQ. For … Continue reading Have You Downloaded Your FREE Copy of Turn Your Backyard Into the Ultimate Entertainment Hub?

Topsoil is NOT Dirt. Know the Difference.

Summer’s around the corner; meaning it’s the perfect time to spread fresh topsoil  from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies in your garden beds or on your lawn. Sometimes, homeowners come to our Mississauga location and say “topsoil is just dirt, right?” Wrong. Even though they look the same, topsoil and dirt are quite different. Topsoil is carefully composed, screened and enriched with nutrients to help your plants or grass grow. Dirt, on the other hand, is the common stuff you find on the ground anywhere. Here’s another way to look it at: Topsoil is alive Dirt is dead What is topsoil, exactly? According … Continue reading Topsoil is NOT Dirt. Know the Difference.

CONTEST CLOSED. THANKS TO THOSE WHO ENTERED. May Giveaway! Enter to Win a $500 Voucher for Lane’s Landscaping Supplies

You’re probably setting your landscaping budget for your summer project. What if you could knock off $500 and still get all the materials and products you need? For the entire month of May you can enter to win a $500 Lane’s Landscaping Supplies voucher, good towards anything we carry: Interlock pavers Natural stone Landscape lighting Topsoil If we carry it, you can use your $500 voucher for it. Enter now and good luck  Don’t leave this page without entering the May Giveaway first. The whole process takes less than 10 seconds and can result in a $500 voucher; good for anything … Continue reading CONTEST CLOSED. THANKS TO THOSE WHO ENTERED. May Giveaway! Enter to Win a $500 Voucher for Lane’s Landscaping Supplies

5 Weekend Landscaping Jobs That Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

Got some tired or worn-out looking areas around your landscaping? Freshen them up with these small jobs which shouldn’t take longer than a weekend to finish. Fill the “potholes” in your gravel driveways and pathways Over time, gravel aggregates can wash away, blow away or become compacted from things like: Daily, regular usage Turning or pivoting of wheels (especially from heavy vehicles) When a car or truck is parked on it for an extended period Shoveling snow or raking leaves (obviously in the winter and fall, respectively) As a result, your gravel driveway or walkways can look uneven or wavy. … Continue reading 5 Weekend Landscaping Jobs That Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

Tips on Opening Your Backyard Pond

Now that spring is in full effect here at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, it’s time to bring your private backyard pond back to life. Of course, after being dormant for the winter, you can’t just fill it with water and turn on the pumps. You’ll need to give it some TLC before you start enjoying the soothing and relaxing sounds of water again. Here are some easy-to-follow tips to quickly and easily get your pond back into service. Tip 1: Inspection Winter weather, wind, snow and ice may have compromised some interior features of your pond, including: The liner wall. Water … Continue reading Tips on Opening Your Backyard Pond

Why You Should Mulch in March

Although we’re technically still in winter (the first day of spring is Monday, March 20), now is the perfect time to update your garden or tree beds with fresh mulch from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies. Here’s why. Your garden is pretty much weed-free at the moment Right now, those pesky weeds you want to destroy every year aren’t pushing their way through the topsoil. That’s good. That also means a few things. Such as: There’s less work for you to do (you don’t need to pull out weeds) Plants are beginning to grow (and aren’t losing valuable moisture and minerals to … Continue reading Why You Should Mulch in March

What’s Happening To Your Interlock Right Now?

Before winter arrived, you took steps to prepare your outdoor landscaping: You brought certain plants indoors You wrapped up trees and bushes in warm burlap sacks You spread one last layer of topsoil You put down fresh mulch to keep your garden warm When it comes to your interlock pavers, you may have sealed them with Techniseal products (available at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, by the way) in preparation for the cold weather. But they’re still outside and exposed to the elements, whether they be snow, ice pellets, sleet, wind or just plain cold temperatures. While you’re warm and cozy indoors, … Continue reading What’s Happening To Your Interlock Right Now?

The Smart Way to Set a Landscaping Budget

Although it’s February, spring weather and warm temperatures will soon be here. For many homeowners like you, now’s a good time to start planning your landscaping projects for the season. Deciding what you want to do is one thing. But budgeting and planning for it is everything. After all, what good is sketching out your perfect dream backyard if there’s no way to pay for it? Getting the most out of each dollar you spend is a big part of the Lane’s Landscaping Supplies experience. With that in mind, here are some easy-to-follow budgeting tips. What makes a good budget? … Continue reading The Smart Way to Set a Landscaping Budget