When's the last time your eaves where cleaned?  Be proactive, don't wait until your eaves are clogged before cleaning them out. Clogged eavestroughs can wreak havoc and result in damage to fascia, soffit, roofing or even begin leaking into your home.  By taking some time to clean your eaves you can avoid problems later on! D&J YARDWORKS eavestrough cleaning service includes: Eaves are cleaned out by hand & rinsed out All downspouts are flushed out Debris from eaves is disposed of

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Many people tend to overlook fall lawn and property maintenance, but taking some time in the fall to prepare your lawn and property for winter is beneficial and can avoid problems later on. By removing fallen leaves and debris, it is not only aesthetically pleasing but will also allow your lawn to get the sunlight and airflow it needs, this can also help prevent diseases such as snow mould and deter some rodent problems. Because of the cool weather and warm soil temperatures fall is a perfect time for many common lawn care practices such as Core Aeration to help loosen compacted [...]

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D&J YARDWORKS certainly have great clients!  Check out what some of them have to say about us! We have been customers of D & J since the beginning. They are an utterly competent and professional crew who are dependable and courteous. We have recommended them to our friends. Dave tries to take care of our every need quickly, even if it is something out of the normal. Crews are highly supervised and they have always had polite and hard working employees. It has been a pleasure watching their business grow but the real pleasure is knowing your yard will be well taken care of. Never a [...]

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Top Dressing Your Lawn Adding the right type of top dressing correctly to your lawn can help repair winter kill, bald spots, rodent damage, improve soil texture & density, add nutrients, suppress plant disease & pests, improve moisture, stabilize soil ph, and improve the overall health of your lawn and this is just to name a few.  It's also a great time to overseed & aerate your lawn when adding top dressing. D&J YARDWORKS offers an affordable top dressing service.    

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Overseeding your lawn regularly in the spring and/or fall will not only create a thicker, healthier lawn but over time will help snuff out weeds. Best results will occur with a high end weed free seed blend, a starter fertilizer and/or top dressing can also be applied at the same time.  It's best to overseed after detatching and/or aerating. D&J YARDWORKS offers an affordable overseeding service that uses high quality weed free seed blend.

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Aeration what, why and when Aeration is the process of punching small holes in the lawn while removing small plugs every few inches.  It is beneficial to your lawn and helps promote a thicker, healthier lawn because it immediately allows water, air, fertilizer & other nutrients to reach the grass roots easier and more effectively. It also loosens compacted soil allowing the grass roots more room to grow, removes excess thatch, and improves drainage.  It is best to leave the plugs on your lawn to break down and return nutrients to the lawn. Aeration is extremely beneficial to your [...]

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Welcome to D&J YARDWORKS blog! We will talk about things like Winnipeg lawn care and how to make your grass healthier and looking good by giving you great tips and advice, discussing some common lawn care practices, why they are beneficial, and so much more! Spring is here! Well kinda and Winnipeggers are wondering what they can do to make their lawns healthier and looking good. Well to make a long story short, there is no magic potion or one time quick fix to get a lush, green, healthy lawn. There are many factors that contribute to how healthy your lawn is. Grass is a living [...]

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