Avoiding Synthetic Fertilizers

Over many years of garden observations, we have found the necessity of using of synthetic fertilizer is highly questionable and have found alternative soil stimulating solutions. We also question the necessity of using weed killers. It is a well documented fact that weed killers will suppress more than the unwanted plants (the weeds). They will eliminate the life of an entire thriving eco-system who contributes beneficial work within our yard. They also prove to be detrimental to the health of our children, family, friends, neighbours, and pets.

These chemicals will go washing into our ground water and will end up in our streams and rivers, changing our lives at different levels. Fertilizer runoff is especially noxious in streams as it causes excess weed and algae growth, reducing the available oxygen for fish and other aquatic life.

Most organic gardeners have different techniques and tools that prove to be sustainable. Mulch, mulch, mulch, and mulch, we always say. We believe in feeding the soil rather than the plant; the soil will feed not only the plant but an entire eco-system to sustain healthy life forms.

Human powered equipment promotes healthy, rich soil, filled with organic matter that keeps composting to supply all nutrition required while helping in moisture retention. Natural garden invaders can be deterred by natural alternatives such as natural predators and companion planting. The management of pest becomes easier with a well-planned garden. The plant material chosen will produce a greater bio-diversity and create a sustainable eco-system as well as having you and your neighbour living at peace naturally.

Kindest regards,
Roberto Gaudet

mylivingcanvas.com
604-809-9115

My Living Canvas is providing sustainable human powered gardening practices, and pesticides alternative. We are promoting a healthy, sustainable growing environment for you and your community. My Living Canvas believes in enriching the soil with compost which in turn feeds the plants material. Every year we add soil amender to your flower beds and your freshly aerated lawns. This process provides nutrition plants require for a healthy growing season. All the organic matter when breaking down continues to nourish and equalizes the soil PH. Liming is no longer required for lawns. The organic matter in the soil also enhances moisture retention which reduces water consumption.

My Living Canvas is providing all your gardening needs without gasoline powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers or trimmer. We use pesticide alternatives, keeping you and your neighborhood at peace naturally. We are dedicated to having our garden looking at their very best and to provide helpful knowledgeable advice with a highly reliable service.

We also support earth friendly, biological pest control methods for your health benefit as well as your entire yard ecosystem.

Call us so we can schedule an appointment to get your yard looking its healthiest for the 2011 growing season.