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…
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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…
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…
Artificial Turf: Does it Really Compare?
Impressive lawns are one of the best ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal. However, many people are looking into transitioning from natural grass to artificial turf. Some will say that synthetic grass requires less maintenance, and many homeowners don’t look into all the pros and cons prior to making this switch. Artificial turf can…
BigYellowBag’s Back to Gardening Contest!
Back To School Gardening! It’s that time of year again! The time when parents are holding back their smiles as they wave goodbye to endless summer days. No more cries of “I’m bored” and “there’s nothing to do” from their little ones. The school buses are making their rounds and picking up the kids for…