Before summer ends, you’d like to update your patio or driveway. That way, it’ll be perfect when the warm weather in 2018 hits. But you aren’t sure if you should replace your interlocking stone pavers or go with something new, like poured concrete or asphalt. At Van Beek’s Garden Supplies, were partial to the beauty …
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Summer Interlock Cleaning Tips
Will your backyard patio be busy with barbeques and parties this summer? If so, you’ll want to keep those interlocking stone pavers looking sharp, clean and weed-free all season long. Maintaining a good looking patio goes beyond pulling out the power washer every couple of weeks (even though that does help). With just a little …
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Read More4 Characteristics of Good Quality Sod
Sod is sod, right? It looks the same It unrolls the same It grows the same If you don’t know what to look for, then yes, you could say there’s no difference between one piece of sod over another. Upon closer inspection, though, there are 4 characteristics which tell you if you’re looking at high-quality …
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Read MoreEasiest Summer Veggies to Grow in Canada
You’ve set aside space for your personal backyard vegetable garden. You have your supply of high-quality, nutrient-rich triple mix soil from Van Beek’s Garden Supplies ready to go. All you need now are some vegetable seeds to plant. In order to have a successful summer harvest, you need veggies which are: Fast-growing Easy to care …
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Read More4 Reasons to Plan Your Spring Landscaping Right Now (Infographic)
It might still feel a bit chilly out there right now. And you may not be thinking about your spring landscaping project. Unfortunately, Van Beek’s Garden Supplies can’t help with the cold. But we can help you get ready to start landscaping once the warm weather arrives. In fact, we highly encourage you to plan …
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Read MoreYes You Can! End-of-Summer Yard Care Tips
Welcome to Van Beek’s Garden Supplies “Yes You Can!” series. Just as the name implies, the “Yes You Can!” series is going to feature easy and effective landscaping and gardening tips and techniques you can do. There’s nothing that delivers the feeling of pride of doing it yourself. It’s a powerful sense of accomplishment and …
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Read MoreCan My Topsoil Get Too Hot?
It’s the summer. It’s hot. You’re sweating (so you take a drink of water). Your grass is baking (so you water it). Your plants are frying (so you water them). And your triple mix soil that you’ve mixed up in your garden is… That’s the question: as the sun beats down, is it possible that …
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