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A Guide to Your Boxwood Health

A Guide to Your Boxwood Health Boxwood is a classic and elegant plant beloved for its ability to provide structure and definition in gardens, often replacing hardscape elements. However, since 2020…

Landscape Trends: A Comprehensive Guide to Landscape Ideas That Last

In 2025, gardening focuses on sustainability, climate resilience, mental wellness, and personal creativity. Homeowners and designers are increasingly embracing eco-friendly practices such as replac…

Toronto's Green roof Bylaw and Incentive programs/grants

The City of Toronto’s Net-Zero Existing Buildings Strategy has set the stage for all existing buildings in Toronto to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero by 2050

Winter Garden Preparation Tips for Ontario (Zone 5)

As winter nears, gardens in Toronto and the GTA need protection to ensure healthy regrowth in spring. Hardy plants like holly and dogwood can withstand the cold, but others—such as boxwood, young c…

How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Toronto?

Get real 2026 price ranges for patios, walkways, decks, and outdoor living spaces, plus a checklist for talking to any contractor.

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Stay updated with the latest landscaping insights, trends, and innovations.

Why Does My Maintenance Company Use Enhanced Ice Melt Instead of Plain Rock Salt?

Why Landcare uses ClearLane enhanced de-icer for Toronto winter maintenance: better cold-weather performance, less scatter, and more efficient application.

Xeriscape Gardening: Drought-Tolerant Gardens for a Changing Climate

Ontario's climate is becoming increasingly unpredictable, and as water grows scarcer, more homeowners are turning to drought-tolerant planting. Xeriscaping—from the Greek "xeros," meaning dry—is a…

Water Features That Enhance Your Backyard Landscape

A backyard fountain can recreate the peaceful sights and sounds of nature while enhancing your landscape and creating a habitat for plants and wildlife. With a few basic materials and some creativi…

The Advantages of Springtime Lawn Aeration

Making your lawn look the best in the neighborhood

Popular Landscape Design Trends to Refresh and Rejuvenate Your Backyard

Landscape trends of 2026

Different Ways to Keep Your Property Looking Its Best Year Round

A quick guide on the different ways a homeowner can take care of their property in the different seasons that occur in the city of Toronto.

A Beginners Guide to Constructing a Vegetable Garden

With the growing season ending and fresh local produce harder to come by, now is the ideal time for homeowners to start planning their own vegetable gardens for next spring. Beyond the cost savings…

Add Value to Your Home with Landscape Lighting

Installing custom landscape lighting is a smart way for homeowners to enhance curb appeal, increase property value, and enjoy their outdoor spaces well beyond daylight hours. Professionally designe…

Case Study: Intense Rooftop Installation

Landcare was hired by a luxury condo’s property management in uptown Toronto to help a retired architect unit owner realize his rooftop oasis vision within a tight budget. The design process balanc…

Conglomerate or Homegrown Company, Who’s Mowing Your Lawn?

When hiring a landscaping or property management company, many homeowners and managers don’t realize the difference between locally rooted businesses and large corporate chains. While big companies…

Hired a 5 Star Company and Got a 3 Star Job

Finding a truly reputable landscaping or property maintenance company can be challenging, especially as the common 5-star rating system has become less reliable. Many companies invest heavily in SE…

How to Maintain and Create the Best Urns and Annuals

Landcare offers urn and annual planting services for commercial and residential clients. These services, including seasonal urn arrangements and long-blooming annuals, enhance outdoor spaces with c…

Storm Water Runoff: Design Solutions for a Changing Planet

Since 1992, Landcare has prioritized environmentally responsible landscaping, originally focusing on pesticide-free property care. Today, with the increasing impacts of climate change, the company…

The Big Sneeze – Toronto’s Tree Pollen Problem

Every spring, my allergies flare up from oak and maple pollen—pollen produced in overwhelming amounts by the all-male trees commonly planted in cities. This practice started in the 1950s when arbor…

Tips on Caring for Interlocking Driveways and Walkways in the Winter

Canadian winters are tough—not just on roads, but also on your property’s interlocking driveways, walkways, and stone features. Road salt, freeze-thaw cycles, and snow removal can lead to lifting,…

Why Do Critters Dig up your Lawn and What you can do about it

Many homeowners call us after their lawns have been damaged by raccoons, skunks, or invasive weeds. While the visible damage can happen overnight, the underlying causes develop over time. Weak, unh…

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