Winter Lawn Care. Preparing Your Lawn for Winter.

Written by | on November 6, 2018 | Posted under Do It Yourself

The first day of winter is quickly approaching, and according to all forecast reports, it’s expected to be a doozy. In order for your grass to come back strong in the spring, you need some proactive winter lawn care in the fall. With that in mind, here are some easy-to-follow tips on preparing your lawn for winter from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies. Winter lawn care tip 1: The last grass cut before winter Chances are November will be last month in the year you cut your grass (even if a very light snow has fallen). Right up until you can’t fire … Continue reading Winter Lawn Care. Preparing Your Lawn for Winter. →

How to Ensure Your Landscaping Project Will be a Success

Written by | on October 5, 2018 | Posted under Do It Yourself

There’s no better way to get more from your outdoor living space and boost the overall value of your home than with a landscaping project. Do it right…and you’ll want to invite family and friends over to spend as much time outside as possible. Do it wrong…and you risk having a landscape that’s not to your liking; that’s built incorrectly, or both. If you’re wishing of new interlocking patio stones, custom landscape lighting, gorgeous natural steps, and more, learn how to make your dream come true instead of becoming a nightmare. 1. Set a realistic budget At Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, … Continue reading How to Ensure Your Landscaping Project Will be a Success →

Fall Lawn Care Jobs You Might Forget to Take Care Of

Written by | on September 5, 2018 | Posted under Do It Yourself

Although it’s been a terrific summer here at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, the first day of autumn (Saturday, September 28) is quickly approaching. That means less sunlight, shorter days, and colder temperatures. And before you it, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s will soon be here. So if you’ve got the following fall lawn care jobs on your list, now’s the best time to tackle them. Give your topsoil a bit of extra water Because summer’s been very hot and dry, you hydrated your topsoil every so often to ensure it doesn’t turn into plain old dirt. However, you’ll need to … Continue reading Fall Lawn Care Jobs You Might Forget to Take Care Of →

The Importance of the Best Polymeric Sand for Pavers

Written by | on August 21, 2018 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

An oft-forgotten – but very important product here at Lane’s Landscape Supplies – is best-level polymeric sand for pavers. When the last of your interlock pavers or interlocking patio stones get installed, the gaps between each individual stone need to be filled with something. That something is polymeric sand which is the best sand to use for pavers. And the reason for it lies in its composition: Fine quartz particles. Silica sand. Water-activated polymer to prevent the sand from blowing or washing away. Colour. Polymeric sand should be applied dry. After it gets wet, the drying process hardens the sand. … Continue reading The Importance of the Best Polymeric Sand for Pavers →

Dead Grass? Here’s How to Make Grass Green Again

Written by | on August 1, 2018 | Posted under Do It Yourself

Enjoying the August weather? We certainly are here at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies. While the sunshine and heat may be great for you, it can be downright murderous for your grass. And that goes double when there’s a lack of rain. As a result, your lawn may be covered with: Thinning patches. Brown spots. Dead grass colour or bald spots. Other things which can negatively impact your lawn’s health and appearance are animals, disease, and poor topsoil. Although it’s upsetting and unsightly, it’s not too late to bring it back to life. Here’s how to make grass green again. Aerate your … Continue reading Dead Grass? Here’s How to Make Grass Green Again →

Why Summer is the Best Time to Seal Your Driveway and Repair It Too

Written by | on July 3, 2018 | Posted under Do It Yourself

Your interlocking paver, concrete, or asphalt driveway is beginning to show its age with things like: Stains. Cracks. Chips. Uneven interlock paver stones. It’s inevitable: You need to repair your driveway. With that in mind, right now (summer) is the perfect time to visit Lane’s Landscaping Supplies, pick up the products you need, and get it done. Here’s why. Summer is the best time for sealing your driveway In spring, fall, or winter, there may be too much precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) to properly seal your driveway. In summer, the hot temperatures allow any cleaners and sealers you use to … Continue reading Why Summer is the Best Time to Seal Your Driveway and Repair It Too →

Pesky Weeds You’ll See this Summer (& How to Kill ‘Em) (Infographic)

Written by | on June 6, 2018 | Posted under Do It Yourself

No homeowner likes having weeds in their yard. Even worse, no homeowner likes spending time pulling weeds from the yard, either. Still, ugly and annoying weeds can overrun and ruin the lush, green lawn or colourful garden bed you worked hard to create. So consider this blog a public service announcement from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies as you learn what weeds you’ll encounter and how to eliminate them once and for all. Let Lane’s help you destroy ugly weeds this year This summer, you should spend more time enjoying your lawn than you should weeding it. And we want to help. … Continue reading Pesky Weeds You’ll See this Summer (& How to Kill ‘Em) (Infographic) →

Is It Possible for Topsoil to Overheat in the Summer?

Written by | on May 31, 2018 | Posted under Landscape Supplies

Summer’s in full effect here at Lane’s Landscaping Supplies. And no doubt about it, the hot weather is doing a number on your grass, plants, and topsoil. Speaking of which, as the sun beats down on your topsoil, the nutrients and moisture that’s so vital to garden growth naturally dries out. However, can it get too hot; to the point that healthy topsoil becomes dead dirt? Yes, it can. And this is how you can tell. Inspect the colour of your topsoil Good, strong topsoil should be: A sure sign that your topsoil is drying out and losing all the … Continue reading Is It Possible for Topsoil to Overheat in the Summer? →

Working with Contractors? 5 Things You Need to Know.

Written by | on April 25, 2018 | Posted under Spring

When it comes to your landscaping project, you have a vision, budget, and timeline in mind. You’ve decided on things like: The products from Lane’s Landscaping Supplies you want to use Where things should go The overall look and feel you want to create So, how can you take that vision from your imagination into reality? Easy: By selecting the right contractor, of course. What’s not so easy: Researching, making a decision, and (if you don’t have experience) working with contractors. Here’s what you need to know about how to hire a contractor. 1. Ask to see their work Before … Continue reading Working with Contractors? 5 Things You Need to Know. →

5 Spring Yard Clean-Up Tips Homeowners Tend To Overlook

Written by | on April 15, 2018 | Posted under Spring

With spring in full effect, you probably have a patio maintenance checklist or a collection of landscaping mistakes you want to avoid as you work outside. In other words, you have a lot on the go. However, there are some small (but still very important) spring yard clean-up tips homeowners tend to overlook as they move from one task to another. And while they seem minor and insignificant, they can have a big impact on the health and appearance of your outdoor landscaping. What are these tips? What happens if you don’t follow them this spring? Grab your gloves, pull … Continue reading 5 Spring Yard Clean-Up Tips Homeowners Tend To Overlook →