Lawn Care

• Winnipeggers weigh in on new pesticide regulations in effect this spring

  In November, the provincial government lifted the ban on cosmetic pesticides, which had been in place since 2014. But some Winnipeggers avoid pesticides entirely.

  Environment

  May 14
  
• ‘Highly polluting’: Why lawn care can be hazardous to health, environment

  Gas-powered garden equipment spews more emissions than modern vehicles, experts say, urging the switch to more sustainable options.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2021
  
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• 14-year-old Edmonton boy with autism gains community support with lawn care business

  Terrell Julien, 14, is making quite the name for himself in Edmonton after starting up his own lawn care service.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Tips on yard care, environmental sustainability as autumn rolls into Lethbridge

  Wednesday marked the autumnal equinox, with many city trees already turning yellow to mark the occasion.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2021
• ‘Like a pack of teenagers’: Manitoba mushroom explosion fueled by amorous fungi, expert says

  Recent rains have brought an influx of mushrooms to lawns and boulevards across Manitoba.

  Environment

  Sep 4, 2021
• Lawn care service complaints grow in Calgary, prompting warning from the BBB

  The BBB has issued a warning after a recent barrage of lawn care service complaints in Calgary.

  Consumer

  May 25, 2021
• Nature Conservancy of Canada asking residents to participate in No Mow May

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada is asking residents to do their part to help biodiversity and hold off on mowing their lawn for the month of May.

  Environment

  May 9, 2021
• Lawn care, BBQ companies among those seeing big business as Winnipeggers stay home

  With so many people spending time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some Winnipeg industries say that despite the crisis, their business is booming.

  Health

  May 22, 2020
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• Fail to cut your grass? Winnipeg will mow it for you – then fine you for it

  A city-wide pilot project is making the neighbourhood livability by-law a little tougher by clamping down earlier on those who don't cut their grass.

  Politics

  Jun 10, 2019
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• Cannabis legalization brings new attention to Calgary’s ‘Weed Man’: ‘The phone’s been going off the hook!’

  Cannabis legalization brings more calls from would-be marijuana purchasers to Calgary lawn care company Weed Man.

  Cannabis

  Oct 24, 2018