Weeds, Plants and Lawns
Weeds are plants growing in a location that is unwanted by the owner. To prevent weeds from growing in your lawn, you must have a healthy lawn and over seed to ensure the grass is thick and there is no room for weeds to grow.
- Lawns only require one inch of water per week, this includes rain. Overwatering can cause issues with pests and diseases. Check the Regions web site for the days you are allowed to water your lawns.
- Mowing your lawn at two and a half inches to three inches helps prevent the growth of weeds
- Over seeding your lawn with the correct type of grass will keep the lawn thick and prevent the growth of weeds
Visit Service Oshawa online to report long grass in a park or trail
Ontario Cosmetic Pesticide Ban
The Ontario Pesticide Act prevents the spraying of most chemicals on lawns and gardens for esthetic reasons. Visit the the Government of Ontario webpage to learn more.
Plant Care
Grow the right plant in the right place
When trying to grow any kind of plant, the most important aspects are the soil and the amount of sun it will receive. Every plant must be grown in its best growing conditions for it to remain healthy.
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Temperature |
The plant hardiness zone is the temperature that the plant can live in; Oshawa is Zone five b, which means only plants that can withstand minus twenty Fahrenheit or minus twenty nine celsius are considered a perennial for this area. |
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Light |
Does the plant require full sun, part sun, shade, or partial shade? Be sure to match the sun requirement of the plant, or the plant may not survive. |
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Water |
Ensure the amount of water given to the plant is the correct amount. |
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Soil requirements |
This includes pH of the soil and type of soil the plant must grow in. |
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Nutrients |
Plants must absorb certain minerals through their roots to survive the addition of various fertilizers provides required nutrients. |