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NEW!!

 

More information on naturescaping and grass alternatives:

 

Testimonials, photos and advice from residents in your neighbourhood who have "made the change" and replaced their grass lawns with beautiful, low maintenance alternatives!

 

  


PESTICIDE DISPOSAL INFORMATION:

 

Did you know that your unused pesticide products are considered hazardous waste? Residents of the Region of Waterloo can drop off unused pesticides to be disposed of safely, and free of charge, during any household hazardous waste collection day. Information on locations, dates and times for drop off can be found on the Region of Waterloo's Waste Services website or by calling 519-883-5100. 

 

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO WASTE SERVICES SITE


 

Information on the Province of Ontario's Cosmetic Pesticides Ban:

 

In June of 2008, the Ontario legislature passed the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act. This act lays out the framework for a ban on the sale and use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. It will apply to herbicides, fungicides and insecticides used for cosmetic purposes but will make exemptions for uses related to health and safety. The act will apply to all of Ontario and replace any municipal by laws currently in place. More details regarding product bans and possible exemptions is expected near the end of 2008. For more information and a list of proposed products to be banned visit the Ministry of the Environment's website.

 

 CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO WEBSITE

 

For useful suggestions on how to move towards a healthy, pesticide free lawn click here.

 


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Introducing the Grow It Green e-newsletter. Sign up to receive important lawn care tips and reminders to keep your lawn healthy all year long!

  Link to workshop information.

 

  


 

WEED IDENTIFICATION PAGE 

Check out the new weed identification page for help identifying common lawn weeds. Find out how to treat them naturally and learn about the best ways to prevent them from taking over your lawn!

 

 

  


GRUBS, LEATHERJACKETS, CHINCH BUGS AND MORE....

Want to know more about grubs, chinch bugs, leatherjackets, and fertilizer?  Get all the details from our new fact sheets.

 

 

I began to reduce pesticide use in order to cut down on pollutants in the soil on our property and to prevent pesticides from leaching into the stream at the bottom of our garden.  Also because we didn't want our Lab walking and playing on lawns covered in pesticides....   

 

Barry, Conestogo link to testimonial

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