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Fall Container Gardening

Written By MPS Team On September 27, 2017

Bring the Shades and Textures of Fall to Your Home As summer comes to an end, it’s time to replace and revive your summer garden containers! Fall container gardening adds a fun and seasonal splash of colour to your entryway. As summer transitions into fall, think about replacing your summer planters with hardier autumnal plants. […]

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Falling For Water Features

Written By MPS Team On September 22, 2017

Trending Water Features Water features have been a staple of landscape design since time immemorial, Roman fountains and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are just a couple that come to mind, and have obviously evolved dramatically over time! From large ponds teeming with aquatic plants, tiered water falls, to ornate fountains, the term “water feature” […]

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Composite Decking: A No-Fuss Luxury Deck

Written By MPS Team On September 12, 2017

What is Composite Decking? Composite decking is a low-maintenance, high performance product, made from recycled materials that offers a no-fuss luxury deck. Why Do We Prefer Composite Decking? Decking options are plentiful these days, so it’s important to do your research before deciding on your decking material. Take a look at your life-style and think […]

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Snow & Ice Management: Setting the New Standard

Written By MPS Team On September 7, 2017

Professional Development, Ongoing Education and Continual Improvement for MPS in the Snow & Ice Management Industry In order to remain a top snow & ice management provider in what has become a very competitive service industry, MPS Property Services continually strives to improve our clients’ experience through education, innovation and dedication all year round. We […]

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Hidden Dangers on Commercial Properties

Written By MPS Team On August 30, 2017

Are there hidden dangers lurking on your commercial property? It is never a bad decision to spend a little bit of time re-evaluating your commercial property with an eye to identify any potential hazards that could lead to serious health & safety or liability issues down the road. In today’s business climate, making simple repairs […]

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Garden Critters: The Yellow Garden Spider

Written By MPS Team On August 22, 2017

The Yellow Garden Spider   Have you seen one of these around your garden recently? -Say hello to the Yellow Garden Spider! This female (pictured above) gave our employees a bit of a scare at our site this week. The spider species Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the yellow garden spider, black and yellow garden spider, golden garden spider, writing spider, corn spider, […]

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Which Type of Grass is Best for My Lawn?

Written By MPS Team On August 15, 2017

Lawn & Order: The Usual Suspects for a Green Lawn  When we take a look at our lawns, what are we actually looking at? There are many varieties of grasses out there, but only some are suited for our environment and variable weather. Which Grass is Greener? Typically, in our region, Kentucky Bluegrass is the […]

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Top Ten Hydrangeas

Written By MPS Team On August 10, 2017

Hello Hydrangeas! Hydrangeas are hardy perennials, most commonly recognized for their lush and abundant flowerheads. The fluffy flowerheads of  hydrangeas consist of numerous star-shaped flowers that are packed closely together, giving them their unique and exuberant appearance. The Hydrangea genus contains 70-75 different species, the most popular being Hydrangea Macrophylla.  Although most species of hydrangeas produce […]

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Commercial Summer Newsletter 2017

Written By MPS Team On August 8, 2017

Summer is the time of year that almost all Canadians look forward to most. Unfortunately, we’ve had a wet start to it this year but on a positive note – the plants love it. As some of you may know, we’ve taken on an exciting project to improve our customer service and the overall experience […]

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Residential Summer Newsletter 2017

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Summer is the time of year that almost all Canadians look forward to most. Unfortunately, we’ve had a wet start to it this year. Here at MPS our crews have become accustomed to the intermittent rain and occasional hail storms! In this issue of the MPS newsletter we’ll cover: The Astonishing Rain statistics for 2017 […]

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