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How to Get Rid of Blackberry Bushes in BC and Keep Them Gone
TL;DR Himalayan blackberry is one of the most persistent plants on Vancouver Island. Cutting them back…
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Is It Worth Sealing Your Concrete Driveway in BC?
TL;DR Sealing is worth it if your driveway is concrete, shaded, older, stains easily, exposed aggregate,…
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How Often Should You Pressure Wash Your Concrete Driveway in BC?
TL;DR Most BC driveways need pressure washing once per year, ideally late spring or early summer.…
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Apple Scab on Vancouver Island: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent It
TL;DR Apple scab is the most common apple tree disease on Vancouver Island. Remove and compost…
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How to Prune Apple Trees in BC: A Practical Guide for Vancouver Island Homeowners
TL;DR Prune late winter between January and March on a dry day. The goal is airflow,…
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How to Clean Exterior Windows Properly: A BC Tradesperson’s Method
TL;DR Use a biodegradable concentrated glass cleaner diluted with water. Wet the entire window first with…
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Is Irrigation Worth It in BC?
TL;DR Irrigation is a must for new seed, sod, new trees and shrubs, vegetable gardens, south…
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Iron Sulphate vs Zinc for Moss Removal: Which One Should You Use
TL;DR Iron sulphate for lawns. Zinc for roofs and hard surfaces. Never swap them. Zinc damages…
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Why Your Grass Won’t Grow in BC – And How to Actually Fix It
TL;DR Moss taking over? Use a lawn safe moss killer containing ferrous sulphate, wait 1-2 weeks,…
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How to Pressure Wash a Vinyl Deck in BC – Without Damaging It
TL;DR Use a 1-2% bleach solution and a soft bristle brush to do the actual cleaning…