How to Protect Your Trees This Summer
Trees are a perfect addition to any garden or backyard as they provide beneficial shade and privacy to your yard. And just like you tend to the garden, trees need to be nurtured in order to thrive, especially if you own fruit trees! Here are four tips on how to keep your trees in the […]
Remedies For Typical Bug Bites
The weather is really heating up and so is the bug activity in Alberta! Bugs that love to nibble on us are rampant during the hot summer months, but just because the wasps, horseflies and mosquitoes are out doesn’t mean we should hide away from the sunshine! Would you believe us if we told you […]
How to Protect Your Trees from Pests!
Though they tower over us and provide the comfort of shade from the hot summer sun, trees are actually just sensitive giants that are susceptible to a number of dangers. From pests to disease, help to defend the trees in your yard this summer by following a few simple tips from us at One Man […]
Attracting the Good Bugs to Your Garden
It might seem counterproductive to be attracting bugs into your garden instead of trying to steer them away, but we’re not talking about pesky bugs like aphids, wasps or other insidious creepy crawlies. We’re talking bees, butterflies, garden spiders and ladybugs! These insects are the ones you want around to help your garden in more […]
More Spring Tree Care!
When the weather warms up, the majority of Albertans will flock to the outdoors to soak up that sunshine to make up for the lost time over the winter. But we’re not the only ones soaking up those rays! That’s right, the trees are loving it too! We covered spring tree care in our article […]
Benefiting the Bees
With spring beginning to show its face through our strange Albertan weather, new plant growth is going to start budding soon. And with new plant life, especially spring flowers, we know the bee is soon to follow! It is so important to help out our little friend, the bee. Even if you live in an […]
Spring Tree Care
We Albertans know that the weather is unpredictable and can be snowing one day and plus fifteen degrees the next. Though we expect it, sometimes the trees and plant life are taken off guard. That’s why it’s important to establish a spring care routine for your trees, to help them weather anything! Here are five […]
Common Hiding Places for Bugs
There’s one dinner guest we never invite but is always trying to make an appearance. We’re talking about bugs! Roaches, beetles, and any critter with more than four legs are always trying to find shelter and oftentimes they try in our homes and offices! Here are the most common places to find bugs and what […]
Preparing for Spring Pests
The frigid cold that’s entrapped Alberta over the past month makes it hard to imagine getting ready for spring when we’re still defrosting ourselves! But the absolute last thing you want as the temperatures rise is an influx of pests into your home or office space. Here’s what you can do to secure your house […]
Protect Your Trees During Warm Winters!
This winter has started out fairly tame and December and January were the warmest on record in Alberta. Though it may seem like a nice treat to have such warm weather, it can cause more harm than good to our dormant trees. Here’s what you need to know to protect your trees in this unusually […]
