We are proud to announce that www.ottawalandscaping.ca has completed an all new site design.  We have been working hard to design our site with content for landscaping topics in Ottawa.  We have added an Ottawa Landscaping Blog, for landscaping tips, landscaping articles, product reviews and event announcements.  We have also added a new landscaping forum for Ottawa residents to ask any landscape related question they may have or to help others with their questions.  Take a moment to register for the discussion forum and ask the group a question.  Please look for upcoming posts in our Blog for Ottawa lawn care tips, and other useful information.

Looking to have landscaping work done this year, remember Ottawalandscaping.ca provides home owners with a free easy to use service to get estimates from multiple landscapers in Ottawa with one easy form. 

April 16, 2009

If you are use to using a weed control agent on your lawn in the spring it is now time to think again.  The Ontario government has passes a ban on over 250 chemicals once available to the homeowner in the province of Ontario. 

This will of course change the way many of us treat our lawn this spring.  You will no longer be able to get a “weed and feed” type product with a chemical in it.  You may be able to get these products until April 22^nd when the ban comes into effect, but you can be assured that the large chains will not be ordering new stock.  For complete details on the ban you can read them on the government of Ontario’s website.

http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/news/2009/030401.php

Why buy a tree when the city of Ottawa is handing them out for free.  As part of the City of Ottawa's Reforestation and Environmental Enhancement (TREE) Program the city of Ottawa is giving away free trees.  The program is a four year initiative that aims to enhance the City of Ottawa’s urban and rural forests through the planting of 100,000 trees between 2007 and 2010 and the best part is anyone can help out. 

You can participate in the program by either picking up and planting a tree for yourself or suggestion a location for a new tree to be planted.  To get your own tree free of charge from the City all you need to do is register for a spring pick up, it is first come first serve basis.  If you miss out on it this spring you can always register for the fall program.

You need to visit The City of Ottawa's Website to register for your free tree.

Under the 2009 Federal budget the Canadian Government has announced a 15% tax credit for eligible renovation expenses, which includes your landscaping project this summer.  The tax credit is part of a targeted stimulus package that hopes to build value in the Canadian housing market, create jobs, and increase demand for building and landscaping supplies. 

The 15% tax credit applies to any amount spent above $1000 but no more than $10000, meaning the maximum tax credit available per household is $1350 on your 2009 taxes.  Read more about the tax credit. 

Take advantage of the 15% Tax Credit today by requesting estimates from multiple landscapers in Ottawa through our online form.