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First Impressions Matter: How We Keep Your Toronto Business Looking Its Best

First impressions matter, which is why the team from Garden City Groundskeeping offers groundskeeping maintenance and commercial landscaping services to help keep Toronto, ON businesses looking their best. The Greater Toronto Area is an undeniably thriving business hub – with its diverse industries and bustling commercial centers. In this competitive landscape, businesses must go the … Read more
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Bill 118: The Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act, 2020

In the Spring of 2019 MPP Norm Miller introduced Bill 118: The Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act, 2020. Thanks to the hard work of Landscape Ontario and its members, this Private Member’s Bill passed into law on December 8th. These changes have been proclaimed and are now in full effect!   What the Bill does: The Bill amends the Occupiers’ … Read more
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How To Enhance Your Commercial Property For Fall

The end of summer is a crucial time to prepare your landscaping for the cooler fall and winter months. If you don’t already work with a professional landscaper, now is an excellent time to hire a reputable landscaping company to help manage your commercial property. In this blog, we offer some important tips to enhance your commercial … Read more
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5 Reasons To Hire A Professional Landscaper For Your Commercial Property

If you’re a commercial property owner — whether it’s a condo, office building, or shopping centre — your landscaping makes a statement. Ensuring that your property is tidy, free of debris, and your grass is freshly cut, will speak volumes about your business even before someone has walked through the door. In this blog, we … Read more
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What To Look For When Hiring A Commercial Landscaper

If you are looking to hire a landscaper for your commercial property, there are some important considerations to be aware of. You want to ensure that you receive the best service from a reputable company. In this blog, we outline what to look for when hiring a commercial landscaper. What Services Do They Provide? Ask … Read more
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4 Reasons Why Landscaping Is The Best Job

Want to know which job has flexible hours, lots of independence, and includes being outside in nature all day? The title of this blog might have been a dead giveaway, but the answer is landscaping! If you’re not afraid of hard work, you enjoy the outdoors, and you have a special interest in horticulture or … Read more
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Top 4 Reasons To Outsource Your Snow Removal

As a commercial property manager, your time and resources are valuable. When a snow event happens, it requires immediate action, equipment, and manpower, which can be in short supply if not managed effectively. Snow and ice create hazardous conditions which can negatively impact your relationship with your clients or tenants — a top reason why … Read more
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Going to the Dogs

Have you thought about wiping your feet after walking your dog? What about your dog’s feet…? Although our relationship with Man’s Best friend start’s over 30,000 years ago, the growth of Urban areas and their pet’s is growing out of proportion. Where do the dogs run, where do they socialize, play or chase the Frisbee? … Read more
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To mulch or not to mulch

Before you can answer that question there are a few more to ask: What is mulch? Mulch is any material applied to the surface of soil to cover it. There are many materials that can be used, plastic sheeting, landscape cloth, or an organic material like wood or bark chips. We use wood and bark … Read more
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Looking for a new, reliable property maintenance company? Look no further…

Are you looking for a reliable landscape maintenance partner? Someone who really cares and you can count on to keep your site clean, safe and neat? A responsive company that listens? Your commercial site always needs to be carefully maintained, and sometimes needs improvements. A reliable landscape maintenance and construction company that takes care of … Read more
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It’s the May 24 Weekend!

It’s official, even though the calendar may not reflect it yet – this May 24 weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer! We get outside, and want to stay outside! Look around your property – how does it look? Are some enhancements in order?Perhaps you need a spring clean up? Do bushes need pruning, flowers … Read more
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The Nitty-Gritty Of Winter

The analysis and the process start well before August – while most are enjoying thirty degree summer days by the poolside, we are planning for winter! Winter’s agitations come from the more common day realities: awaking at six in the morning to prepare for the already stressful day ahead, looking out of the window and … Read more
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