For master landscapers, knowing how to improve soil quality is a top-tier skill. Treating your soil is the single most important thing you can do to improve your landscaping success and fall is the best season of the year to do it. Better soil allows your garden to thrive. Keep in mind that soil that
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Grass Seed: What You Need To Know
If you want to plant a brand new lawn or you’re looking to fix dry patches, grass seed is a great way to improve the quality and growth of your lawn. Whether you’re an amateur gardener or an experienced lawn care specialist, grass seed is your companion when it comes to growing a lawn that
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons You Should Get Soil Delivery
Garden season is upon us once again! It’s time to get out our gloves, seeds and tools ready, but what about soil? Nobody wants to make multiple trips to the garden centre to lug around heavy bags of soil. Well, that’s where Van Beek’s soil delivery comes into play. Here are five reasons why you should
Read MoreGarden Tips 101: Topsoil, Triple Mix & Mulch
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to get our green thumbs ready for some gardening. Whether you’re a novice or experienced gardener, it’s important to know how to get the best out of your gardens, plants and flowers. Using the right materials for the job is a great way to start. With that
Read MoreWe Have a New eBook. Download Your FREE Copy of The Advantages of Sodding and Seeding
Early fall is a good time to rejuvenate your lawn. A question we get asked often at Van Beek’s Garden Supplies is whether sod or grass seed is best. The short answer is that both can be effective in growing lush, thick and very green grass around your home. It just depends on what you
Read MoreTopsoil Tasks to Tackle this Long Weekend
Finally, the first long weekend of the spring is just around the corner. (Before we forget, we’d like to wish a very Happy Victoria Day to you and your family). The weather’s expected to be perfect; meaning you’ll be able to spend plenty of time outside to work on your garden or landscaping. The most
Read MoreWhat’s Happening To Your Topsoil Right Now?
It’s bitterly cold out right now. Thankfully, you’re indoors. All warm and cozy. And before winter truly hit in December, you took the time to prepare your backyard for winter by wrapping trees in burlap sacks and bringing fragile plants indoors. Unfortunately, though, your triple mix topsoil from Van Beek’s Garden Supplies needs to stay
Read MoreGrass Seed FAQs
Until very recently, we’ve had a mild winter. And that run of unusually warm weather has brought many people to both Van Beek’s Garden Supplies locations asking about grass seed. So we’ve collected all of the common questions we’ve heard over the past few weeks and put them together here for you. Enjoy! Q: I’ve
Read MoreYes You Can! Plant a Back-to-School Garden with the Kids
The next installment in our “Yes You Can” series focuses on something the whole family can do. With back-to-school just around the corner, your kids may be exposed to some general science activities (like planting seeds and watching them grow). Plus, the whole family will be busier, with less time for errands like grocery shopping.
Read MoreSoil Terms You May Hear Us Use
If you’re new to gardening, you may have come across terms or phrases associated with soil and have wondered “what does that mean, exactly?” Well, wonder no more. We’ve put together a list of some common soil terms you might hear us use when you come and visit us. Check it out – or better yet,
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