Are you looking for a reliable place to put your money? Consider investing in real estate! When done correctly, real estate investment can be highly profitable and lead to a future of financial freedom. There are several reasons why real estate is such a stable investment, so read on to learn more.
Read MoreGrowing your own vegetables is an excellent way to practice social distancing while getting some much needed fresh air. Plus, connecting with nature is hugely beneficial for our mental health. And the good news? It’s easier than you think! Read on to learn exactly how to grow your own backyard vegetable garden.
Read MoreWe can hardly believe 2019 is already over! This year was filled with planning our communities, dealing with after-sales services, and our favourite part, working with first-time and experienced homebuyers to their utmost satisfaction. As a way to wish 2019 farewell and usher in a new year, we’re recapping the best parts of our business with Falconcrest’s year in review!
Read MoreAs the temperature drops, your heating bills tend to go up. In fact, about 60% of your annual hydro bill goes toward heating your home. Fortunately, we have six tips that will keep your house warm without turning up the heat.
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Did you know fall is the perfect time for lawn care? Not only does it prepare your lawn for next spring, but by following these fall lawn care tips, your yard will be a beautiful place to retreat to and relax until the first snowfall!
Read MoreHalloween is a fun and exciting holiday where children can get creative and imaginative with their costumes. But the fun doesn’t have to end there. Extend that creativity to your house with these Halloween decor tips that are sure to make your home the most ghoulish on the block. It’s fun for the whole family!
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Are you looking for that perfect spot where you can meet up with a friend, grab a delectable cappuccino, or bring your favourite book along? When you’re an OH! Towns resident in Oshawa, there’s no need to travel long distances to find a cozy cafe. Each of the Oshawa cafes listed below are less than twenty minutes away and offers a great mix of the perfect atmosphere with all the fresh food and coffee you could want.
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If you’re looking for a home you know firsthand how many elements factor into the decision to buy. Before you start your search, consider how you’d answer some of these big questions.
Read MoreMain Street Village residents are lucky to be surrounded by a wide array of fantastic Milton restaurants. You’ll have no trouble at all finding great spots close to home where you can eat out with your family. Each of the establishments listed welcomes kids with open arms and is super family-friendly, with menu offerings diners of every age will love.
Read MoreWith cooler seasons rapidly approaching, you’re probably not spending much time thinking about your lawn. However, autumn is the ideal time to prepare your lawn for next spring! In fact, your lawn needs more care during this time of year because the grass is busily absorbing energy, moisture, and nutrients in preparation for a long, dormant winter. Follow these quick tips to make sure your yard is fall ready.
Make sure you continue to water and mow your lawn, as needed, throughout the fall. As the season starts giving way to winter, drop the mower’s blade to its lowest setting for the last two cuttings of the year. Doing this will allow more sunlight to reach the crown of the grass and means there will be less leaf to turn brown during the winter. As a note: when you’re lowering the blade, try no to trim off more than one-third of the grass blades at any one time. To help avoid this, you can gradually lower the cutting height until the time of the final two cuttings.
Fall is the ideal time to aerate your lawn so that oxygen, water, and fertilizer can easily reach the grass’s roots. A walk-behind lawn aerator is self-propelled and will quickly punch holes into the soil and extract plugs of dirt. Of course, if you’ve got a very large yard and don’t feel like aerating it yourself, look into local landscaping contractors to get the job done easily.
Try to stay on top of fallen leaves and remove them from your lawn as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait until they’ve all fallen to the ground to start raking, otherwise, the leaves will become wet from rain and morning dew. This causes them to stick together and form an impenetrable mat that, if left unmoved, will suffocate the grass and breed fungal diseases. If you absolutely can’t stand raking, use a lawnmower fitted with a collection bag or vacuum system.
If you fertilize your lawn only once a year, be sure to do it in the fall. Grass leaves grow much more slowly as the weather turns cool, but their roots continue to grow quickly. A fall application of fertilizer will deliver essential nutrients for the grass to grow deep roots and will help to keep nutrients on reserve for a healthy start next spring. Wait until mid-to-late fall, then apply a dry lawn fertilizer to all grassy areas using a walk-behind drop spreader. It may take a little longer, but a drop spreader provides the best way to apply an even, consistent layer of fertilizer.
If weeds like dandelions have taken over your lawn, now’s the time to fight back! Like most plants, weeds are in the energy-absorbing mode during the fall. This means that they’re drinking in everything that comes their way, including weed killers. If you apply an herbicide now, those weeds won’t return in the spring.
There you have it! With these 5 tips, you’ll have your lawn all set for a great fall season. The wonderful thing about starting in the fall is if you give your lawn a little attention now, you’ll be rewarded with a lush, healthy lawn in the spring! Be sure to follow Falconcrest Homes’ blog series for more helpful tips and tricks like these.
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