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Wild Parsnip
August 28, 2018

There has been a lot of news reports about people being injured while handling this plant. What you need to know is that the sap that is produced inside the thick stem is extremely toxic.


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A Note About Ticks and Lyme Disease Prevention
June 29, 2018

There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about Lyme disease, which of course means avoiding contact with ticks. It is somewhat frustrating for outdoor enthusiasts who wait all winter to enjoy their summer pursuits only to be told to cover up, put chemicals on your body but go outside and get healthy!


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Japanese Knotweed – Pretty But Invasive
June 18, 2018

I have noticed since moving out to the country almost 6 years ago, a pretty flowering plant growing along the sides of the roads.  I wondered what it was and almost considered finding some I could plant on my property. Thankfully I never did this because I have recently discovered it is the very invasive, and damaging species, Japanese Knotweed.


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2017 The Summer Of Rain
August 1, 2017

Although the rain has settled down slightly, according to Environment Canada, 2017 it will go down as one of the rainiest years in our recorded history. Here are a few tips for you to help ensure your lawns can deal with another summer like 2017!   Try and keep your lawn well aerated. Ideally twice…

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EEEEEK! A mouse!!
November 1, 2016

Just as we like to cozy up in the fall when the temperatures drop so do the critters outside. Protecting your home from becoming a winter vacation property to rodents like mice and squirrels is very important.


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Booo! Are you ready for Halloween?
October 25, 2016

I can’t believe it is almost Halloween again! Where do the months go? It seems like we are just gearing up for summer and poof! it is Halloween. I was writing an email to our property managers with some tips for keeping their properties safe on Halloween night and decide that the tips were good…

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Bulbs in the Fall for Spring Colour
September 5, 2016

Living in the Ottawa area we are treated every spring to an amazing show of tulips all over the capital region showcased during the Tulip Festival.


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Lawn Care During Drought Conditions
August 9, 2016

Keeping up with a regular turf care program will in the long run mean a more drought tolerant lawn.


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Selling Your Home? Think Curb Appeal
June 29, 2016

We all want to drive up to our home a feel good about what we see, but if you are selling it goes way beyond our feelings.


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“A hedge between keeps friendships green”
June 22, 2016

If you have a hedge, cedar or not, regular maintenance is required to keep it healthy, green and importantly the size you want.


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Mother Nature We’re Ready
December 17, 2015

November was a busy month preparing for snow clearing.


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We are hiring!
June 10, 2015

Lindsay Landscape Inc. is seeking an intelligent, organized, efficient and hardworking individual with diverse landscape construction skills and experience to join our growing team.


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Planning for a change
June 5, 2015

Now that the warmer weather has arrived, that project you put off last fall seems important again. We have been busy fielding calls lately from clients with lots of questions about how to move forward with their landscaping ideas.


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Notes from Heidi’s Garden
May 6, 2015

I can hardly wait to get out to the garden come spring. The cool spring temperatures mean spending time weeding and tidying up the garden is much more enjoyable. Peeking for green shoots, tender buds on the shrubbery and of course monitoring those daffodil and tulip bulbs that were planted last fall, are all what…

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Ready, Set, Go… Construction Begins
April 29, 2015

When we start fresh each year, we have a vision


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Spring is just around the corner!
March 5, 2015

February 2015 will go in to the record books for the coldest in Ottawa’s history. We also broke the record for continuous days of skating on the Rideau Canal. This may or may not be a good thing depending on how you feel about winter. Of course winter is part of the reason Lindsay Landscape…

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Safe Shoveling
December 3, 2014

Snow shoveling can be a risky job. Every winter many people are injured while shoveling snow.


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Mother Nature, We’re Ready for Snow
November 27, 2014

November has been a busy month preparing for snow clearing.


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Green Bins…Love ’em or hate ’em?
November 12, 2014

Love them or hate them we have been forced in to using the Green Bin Program in Ottawa with the reduction of garbage pick up to biweekly. Admittedly, using the green bin is a bit of a pain, but in our house we have adjusted and jam it full every week. In the news this…

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Considering a Hot Tub?
November 5, 2014

At Lindsay Landscape we are often asked about building a deck or base for a hot tub. Many clients also inquire about what to look for when buying a hot tub. I decided to invite Laura from Chinook Hot Tubs and Saunas to write a guest blog to answer all your questions! Choosing a hot…

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What is with all these Ladybugs?!
October 22, 2014

Our office has been invaded with many ladybugs over the last couple of weeks.


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Happy Thanksgiving
October 8, 2014

Thanksgiving has officially been a holiday in Canada since 1957. For most of us it is a time for family get togethers and good food.


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Ready or Not, Winter is Coming!
September 24, 2014

Snow. The four letter word no one wants to hear on a beautiful September day. At Lindsay Landscape we have been talking snow for weeks.


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Toxicodendron radicans. Scary Sounding Name for a Plant!
September 17, 2014

“Leaves of three, leave them be” is a rhyme we all hear growing up but poison ivy is a tricky plant to identify.


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Hiring a Landscape Designer
September 10, 2014

Your landscape construction job is important to us and we take pride in making your vision come to life.


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Harvest
September 3, 2014

Not everyone has a vegetable garden but almost everyone can appreciate the beauty of a well kept garden and a bountiful harvest.


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The Dreaded Grub
August 20, 2014

“Arrrrgggghhh my lawn is being eaten by raccoons and crows!!” A sure sign you have an infestation of grubs. Many clients ask us about what to do about grubs eating their lawns.


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Welcome to Our New Blog!
August 14, 2014

Lindsay Landscape Inc. (LL) is a professional landscape solutions company that was started in 1991 by Phil Lindsay. It began as a one man operation providing lawn cutting to local residents. Throughout the years, we’ve remained dedicated to providing courteous, timely, personal service to each and every client.


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