Quiz Time! Do you know the best time of year to apply weed control to those pesky perennial broadleaf weeds such as Dandelions and Canada Thistle? a. Early Spring after germination at pre-emergence b. Spring at emergence while weeds are…
Have you ever wondered what makes trees and shrubs grow and flourish? Trees need food to be healthy and grow, just like any other living thing. They get the ‘food’ they need to survive from nutrients and minerals in the…
Have you tried any of our Weed Control and Fertilizer packages? If not, are you curious what type of results you can expect? Our specially blended fertilizer and weed control formulations will encourage: Proper growth Increase curb appeal and property…
Our Green Oasis Red Deer Team sent us these photos of one of their clients yards and it is absolutely gorgeous! Please note that these photos were taken by one of our Green Oasis Team with an iphone and the…
Nuisance weeds are not listed by the Alberta Weed Control Act. Nuisance weeds such as Dandelion, Stinkweed and Clover are esthetically unappealing, but are easily controlled if management actions are taken. A weed notice cannot be issued on nuisance weeds….
Leafy Spurge is a perennial that spreads by seed and creeping roots and forms dense stands. It is taller and leaves are longer than Cypress Spurge and has less branching in the upper part of the plant. All plant parts…
Toadflax (Common/Yellow) is a perennial that spreads by seed and creeping roots. Perennial weeds grow from root stalks year after year. Perennial weeds spread by seeds and roots, and therefore the entire plant must be destroyed. Classification: Noxious Weed Recognizable…
Purple Loosestrife is a prohibited noxious species. According to Alberta Invasive Species Council’s website, “Prohibited noxious species must be eradicated by landowners. They are non-native with currently restricted or local distribution in Alberta that present risks of spreading and causing…
Common Tansy is an aromatic perennial that spreads by seed and short underground horizontal stems. It forms in dense patches and is toxic to animals. Perennial weeds grow from root stalks year after year, spread by seeds and roots, and…
Chickweed is an annual weed. Annual weeds are less troublesome as far as control measures go. While they are known to sprout up nearly anywhere due to seed dispersal, their root systems are relatively shallow. This makes them easy to…
