Lawn Care & Grass Cutting in Scarborough

Core Aeration

Core aeration is the single most impactful annual service for Scarborough lawns. Using a professional-grade aeration machine, we pull thousands of small soil plugs from your lawn, relieving compaction and creating channels for air, water, and nutrients to reach grass roots.

This is especially critical in Scarborough where heavy clay soils compact severely under normal use. Without annual aeration, compaction builds year over year — roots suffocate, water pools on the surface, and weeds exploit the stressed turf. We recommend aerating in early September when cool temperatures and natural rainfall help your lawn recover rapidly. Aeration paired with overseeding is the most cost-effective way to transform a thin, struggling lawn.

Overseeding

Overseeding introduces new grass seed into your existing lawn, filling thin spots, improving density, and introducing newer disease-resistant varieties. We time overseeding immediately after core aeration so seeds fall directly into the aeration holes — making contact with bare soil for dramatically better germination.

We use premium seed blends suited to Scarborough's climate: Kentucky Bluegrass for sun-dominant lawns, Tall Fescue for shade tolerance and drought resistance, and Perennial Ryegrass for quick establishment. A dense, thick lawn is your best natural weed defence — every bare patch is an invitation for dandelions, clover, and crabgrass.

Weed Control

Ontario's Cosmetic Pesticides Ban means most residential weed control relies on cultural practices rather than chemical herbicides. This is actually the most effective long-term approach. Our weed management strategy includes:

• Maintaining 3-inch mowing height to shade out weed seeds
• Regular fertilization for thick turf that naturally crowds weeds
• Annual overseeding to eliminate bare patches where weeds establish
• Spring crabgrass pre-emergent to prevent the most aggressive annual weed
• Targeted spot treatments with approved products for persistent broadleaf weeds

Cedar Hedge Trimming in Scarborough

Cedar hedges are one of the most popular privacy screens in Scarborough — and one of the most neglected. Without regular trimming, cedars grow leggy, develop bare patches at the base, and lose their dense screening ability. Our hedge trimming service maintains clean, tight shape while promoting dense interior growth.

Timing matters with cedar hedges. The best time to trim is early to mid-summer (late June through July) after the new growth has pushed out but before it hardens off. This gives the hedge maximum recovery time before fall. We also handle ornamental shrub pruning — boxwood, yew, privet, and flowering shrubs like lilac and hydrangea — each pruned at the species-appropriate time to protect bloom cycles. Hedge trimming is available as a standalone service or bundled with your lawn care program.

Fertilization Programs

Our 4-application seasonal fertilization program delivers the right nutrients at the right time: slow-release nitrogen in spring to break dormancy, balanced summer feed for sustained colour, phosphorus-rich fall application to build roots after aeration, and a potassium-heavy winterizer in November to harden grass for freeze-up. We use commercial-grade slow-release granular fertilizers — not the quick-release products from hardware stores that cause growth spikes and burn risk. Organic options are available for homeowners who prefer eco-friendly treatments. Learn more about our fertilization services.