Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate the invaluable role that bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators play in our ecosystem. Let’s explore how you […]
Buzzing with Life: Celebrating Pollinator Week at Reep Green Solutions Read More »
I’ve been a part of the plant community for a few years now, but since this is my first year renting a place in Waterloo,
Potting for Pollinators Read More »
Birds are such fascinating creatures. As an environmentalist and a photographer, I am always raving about the wildlife there is to see in Waterloo and
Backyard Birding for Beginners Read More »
We’re lucky in Waterloo Region (and in southern Ontario more generally) to have easy access to some great conservation areas, parks, and other natural areas. These
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With pick-up day just around the corner for our annual Fall Shrub Sale, our team has taken the time to compile some frequently asked questions
Fall Shrub Sale FAQ Read More »
Planting shrubs on your property is a great way to add biodiversity, structure, and year-round beauty to your yard and gardens. Here are 5 reasons
5 Reasons to Add Shrubs to Your Garden Read More »
Luckily for me, my work at Reep Green Solutions came in handy when I moved into my new rental this past January. I got into
A Renter’s Guide to Planting a Pollinator Garden Read More »
Every time it rained, Tessa McGuinness would watch her patch of lawn turn into a muddy mess. Thanks to Reep’s Rain Garden Coach program, Tessa was able to get expert advice to make her yard a healthy yard.
From Muddy to Marvelous: Tessa’s Rain Garden Transformation Read More »
https://youtu.be/Q8ajiwG44os How to Build a Rain Garden This is an accessible transcript for the above video designed to help people who use screen readers access
Healthy Yards DIY: How to Build a Rain Garden Read More »
https://youtu.be/GrgrGVr_TEA How to Size Your Rain Garden This is an accessible transcript for the above video designed to help people who use screen readers access
Healthy Yards DIY: How to Size Your Rain Garden Read More »
How To Assess Your Soil Drainage: A Guide to Completing An Infiltration Test This is an accessible transcript for the above video designed to help
Healthy Yards DIY: How to Assess Your Soil Drainage Read More »
Ordering a rain barrel is the first step for many making their yard a healthy yard. It can seem intimidating, but installing a rain barrel
Healthy Yards DIY: How to Install a Rain Barrel Read More »
Have you ever wondered if planting a rain garden is right for you? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the benefits of rain gardens and steps to plan out and construct a rain garden in your own yard.
Healthy Yards DIY: Designing Your Rain Garden Read More »
Cheryl Evans, RAIN Community Engagement Manager demonstrates the importance and use of permeable paving.
Permeable Paving Demonstration Read More »
Tackle a rain garden project on your own property – reducing community flood risk, improving local water quality, increasing biodiversity, and beautifying your yard.
Healthy Yards DIY: A Beginners Guide to Building a Rain Garden Read More »
Did you know that in a typical home, approximately 30-50% of the surfaces are impenetrable to water? This means that water cannot pass through into
Permeable pavement helps water soak into your property Read More »
