Lawn

• Family’s ‘naturalized’ garden in Burlington razed by City after they fail to comply with by-laws

  A naturalized garden to some, a wild and unkept lawn to others, the front grassy-knoll of Karen and Julia Barnes' home has become a fiery issue in the city of Burlington.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2023
  
• 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, 2023
  
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• Kingston, Ont. introduces ‘No Mow May’ to help bee, insect populations

  The initiative is asking Kingston residents not to cut their grass in May to help pollinators in the spring.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023
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• Guelph bumps up outdoor water restrictions to Level 2 red

  Homeowners are now prohibited from watering their lawns at any time during the day and decorative gardens can only be watered on calendar dates based on address number.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2022
• Guelph moves to Level 1 yellow water restrictions

  The move is in response to the recent hot, dry weather the city has been experiencing.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2022
• Smiths Falls, Ont. couple battling over their naturalized yard

  A Smiths Falls family is receiving support and complaints from the local community regarding their naturalized front lawn, which they're fighting to keep.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
• Metro Vancouver’s new, more restrictive lawn watering restrictions kick in Sunday

  Metro Vancouver residents will need to moderate their outdoor water use starting Sunday with new restrictions that only allow lawn watering once a week.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2022
• Conservancy Canada: Reasons to not rake your leaves this fall

  Do not feel like raking your leaves this fall? Nature Conservancy of Canada says if you leave them in your yard, you are actually doing your part for conservation. 

  Environment

  Oct 16, 2021
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• Lawn found damaged at public school in City of Kawartha Lakes: OPP

  Officers were called to Lady Mackenzie Public School on Kirkfield Road following reports of vehicles being driven on the school's property.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2021
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• Don’t pull dandelions yet: expert tips for environmentally-friendly spring yard care

  "This time of year, dandelions can actually be quite important for our pollinators, because there's not a lot of other flowers that are blooming."

  Environment

  May 10, 2021