In 2025 there’s a variety of ground cover solutions available to landscapers, contractors, designers and planners. But what is the superior ground cover solution? Surely you’ve seen big projects being completed using ground cover methods like hydro-seeding, terra-seeding, and even straw mat ground cover. These erosion control methods, while at first glance may seem effective,…
Greenhorizons Sod Snaps 2025
May 2025 Ticket Giveaway! Score TFC, Blue Jays, or Ticats tickets – just by sharing your Greenhorizons Sod Snaps! Each week in May, we’ll have a new way to enter based on a simple photo challenge. One lucky winner drawn each week! Be sure to follow Greenhorizons Sod Farms on Facebook and Instagram. Post your photo entries…
Undesirable Grasses: How to Identify and Prevent Them
We love grass, but not all grass… We’re going to talk about a few varieties of these undesirable grasses, and the steps you can take to combat them!
BigYellowBag Overseeding Bundle: Fall is The Perfect Time!
Fall is my favourite season. The beautiful turning of the leaves and the cooler weather make spending time outside delightful! Local sod farms, like Greenhorizons, plant their sod fields in the fall due to increased amounts of rain, and the cooler temperatures. Rain is essential to proper grass seed germination because it needs to stay…
Gypsy Moths: The Threat They Pose
Lymantria dispar dispar moths – commonly referred to as European gypsy moths – are a problematic invasive species, especially here in Ontario!
Ticks: How to Keep Them Out of Your Yard!
These little blood-sucking insects have been becoming a lot more common throughout Canada. Read all about keeping them away from your family!
Getting your Property Ready For Winter
With fall and winter fast approaching, there’s a lot to do to get your lawn ready for next spring. If you’re laying new sod, we recommend you check out this post instead. If, however, your lawn just needs a little TLC before the snow flies, you’ve come to the right place to get some good…
BigYellowBag’s Give & Grow Program!
We’re always looking for new ways to give back to our community. Philanthropy is a core tenet here at Greenhorizons and BigYellowBag, and it has been since our humble beginnings. Local events, fundraisers, and charities often reach out to us for help, and so we thought we would streamline the whole process. We launched a…
Fall Sod Establishment: It’s The Perfect Time!
A common misconception is that sod must be laid during the typical growing season in order to be successful. The logic seems sound… “If I plant all my veggies in the spring, isn’t that the best time to lay sod?”. Even though sod can be successfully laid throughout the spring and the summer, installing sod…
Fall Mulching with Greenhorizons
We know you probably don’t want us to draw attention to it, but lately the mornings have been getting cooler and the days have been getting shorter. As much as you might want to deny it, summer is coming to a close and autumn is well on its way. That means it’s time to get your…