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Entries by Dean Richards
Best Types of Compost for Landscaping – Ask Tom
June 29, 2017/1 Comment/in Corporate News, Landscape, Landscape Journal /by Dean RichardsBest Types of Compost for Landscaping – Ask Tom What types of compost for landscaping? There are a number of beneficial composts available for the local landscape projects, and the choice should depend on what the compost is being used for. So what are the best types of compost for landscaping? There are composts in the marketplace […]
What is Structural Soil and Why is it Good for Trees
June 22, 2017/0 Comments/in Construction Landscape Journal, Corporate News, Green Infrastructure, Landscape, Municipal and Infrastructure Journal, Soil /by Dean RichardsWhat is Structural Soil Why is it good for Trees? Why is structural soil effective? Structural soil is a type of soil mixed with a specific type of gap-upgraded rock (typically 75mm clear). This is a very important part of the specification; the reason structural soil works well is that the gaps created by the […]
Life Cycle of the Chafer Beetle
June 10, 2017/1 Comment/in Construction Landscape Journal, Corporate News, Environment /by Dean RichardsLife Cycle of the European Chafer Beetle The European chafer beetle originated in continental Europe but is now an invasive species found in temperate climates in North America, where they are often called June bugs. The large grubs of the chafer feed on the roots of both wild and cultivated cool-latitude grasses, which has made […]
Dealing with the Chafer Beetle – Nematode Protocol Update
May 25, 2017/0 Comments/in Corporate News, Landscape, Landscape Journal, Parks, Seeding, Summer Landscape Ideas /by Dean RichardsDealing with the Chafer Beetle – Nematode Protocol Update Two options for addressing chafer beetle infestations Are you or your clients having problems with the European Chafer beetle destroying lawn? We suggest the protocols described below. Please keep in mind that the insecticide must be administered by a professional with a pesticide applicator’s certificate. The […]
BC – A River Delta: Understanding Soil. Ask Tom Series
May 4, 2017/0 Comments/in Soil /by Dean RichardsThe River Delta Soil There’s a perception in the lower mainland of British Columbia that because we live in a river delta, all of our soil is ideal for growing. This puts to question the need to purchase manufactured soil. We decided to “Ask Tom” his opinion on the matter. Interviewer: Tom, we live […]
Single Most Important Aspect Of Soil – Ask Tom series
April 27, 2017/0 Comments/in Soil /by Dean RichardsAn interview with Tom on soil We decided to ask Tom the question, “What the single most important aspect of soil?” We were surprised by his response. Denbow: Ok Tom, what is the single most important aspect of soil? Tom: Ah that’s a simple question! Denbow: Really? Tell us more. Tom: Of course. Now my […]
Earth Day 2017
April 22, 2017/0 Comments/in Community, Leadership, Sustainable Development /by Dean Richards“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” Chief Seattle Save Save
The Beauty of Raised Garden Beds
April 10, 2017/0 Comments/in Landscape, Soil, Spring Landscape Ideas /by Dean RichardsSoil Series – Who is this Tom?
April 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Green Infrastructure, Landscape, Municipal and Infrastructure Journal, Soil /by Dean RichardsSoil Series – Who is this Tom? segment #2023 “Dirt is the stuff underneath your fingernails, whereas soil is an engineered composition of organic matter (sand, clay and organic matter) designed specifically for your project’s grow media and geographic location.” – Tom McConkey So who is this Tom McConkey? Before we start talking about “soil”, we […]