The Growing Season, Sept. 2, 2023 - Labour Day
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That looks like a lot of labor! On this weeks episode of The Growing Season, the McFarland’s chat about the most labour intensive parts of both landscaping and gardening. What are some of their most hated tasks? Are there ways of mitigating the enormous amount of labour and pain associated with those tasks? Jack, Lynne, and Matt will take you through all the ins and outs and reveal some of the industry tips and tricks from their 100+ years in the horticultural field. River pebbles. Yuck! Improper design and maintenance causing horticultural nightmares is a task that gets Matt all riled up. What is the proper sequencing when undertaking a large landscape project? Matt outlines how he plans a project out for clients to keep ease in mind. The history of Labour Day is discussed, and you’ll be surprised to know that it’s a Canadian innovation! Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE. 
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