The City of Ottawa is committed to planting trees for the enhancement of our city parks, facilities, and streets. We are taking a proactive approach to the identification of tree planting opportunities on a citywide basis. Here in Blackburn Hamlet, the BCA is looking at
Autumn is a great time to prune your trees: with the leaves gone and the trunk and branches visible, it’s easier to see what needs to be done. But before you get started , be sure to review these important tips: Make a plan of
If the tree is staked, make sure the ties aren’t too tight. All stakes should be removed for trees that are older than two years. Pull any weeds out from around the base, add a layer of mulch and water moderately. If the tree is
A rain garden contains a strategically located combination of grasses, perennials and shrubs that tolerate moist conditions (such as Iris versicolor, Carex, Lysimachia punctata, Lysimachia nummularia, Typhia latifolia, Scirpus). It can temporarily hold rainwater runoff from the roof, eavestroughs, slopes in your property, and excess
“A rain barrel collects water whenever it rains (Rain barrels are available at many local hardware and garden stores). You can use the saved water to keep your lawn and garden thriving and control runoff, all in one fell swoop!” -published recently in the Rosemere
The City of Ottawa has completed the Blair Road Transit Priority (Blair LRT Station to Innes Road) Environmental Assessment (EA) Study and has developed a Recommended Plan to widen Blair Road for shared bus and high occupancy vehicle lanes. Pedestrian and cycling facilities have also