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Why You Should Say Yes to Winter Landscaping
Let's be honest – Canada’s summer months are short! Why waste those precious sunny days when you could complete next summer’s landscaping work during the...
Introducing OnGrowing Works’ New Plumbing, Heating & Horticultural Maintenance Services
We’re excited to share that this fall, OnGrowing Works has launched a variety of new services, including plumbing, heating and horticultural maintenance. Not...
Prep Your Space for Fall and Winter
As the trees begin to change colours and the temperature starts to drop, OnGrowing Works wants to help you get your space ready for the upcoming fall and...
Passive Solar Greenhouses & Why They Matter
For those interested in energy conservation and reduction, food resiliency and water harvesting, a passive solar greenhouse may be for you. Designed to heat...
Passive Houses: The First Five Principles
OnGrowing Works is pleased to announce that our very own Matt Ashton and Justin Jantzi are officially Passive Home certified! Having completed their Pathway...
Tree & Shrub Pruning: Why You Should Hire an Arborist
Pruning, the process of trimming a tree, shrub, or bush by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, is much more difficult than many homeowners...
Top 10 Practices for Designing a Sustainable Home
As interest in sustainable home construction continues to increase at a rapid pace, net zero homes are becoming more prevalent than ever. The term “net zero”,...
Everything You Need to Know About Paving Stones
At OnGrowing Works, we always want our clients to make informed choices about the elements they’re including in their outdoor spaces, and when it comes to...
Let’s Talk About Turf
In recent years, artificial grass has taken off and seen a huge increase in popularity. Technological advances to artificial turf have made it nearly...
Landscape Logistics 101
We’re taking a look at one of the most important tasks in any landscaping project: logistics. To get the inside scoop we spoke with Wade McArthur, our...
Safety Culture: Why You Should Care
At OnGrowing Works, safety includes everyone. From shop and field personnel to managers and supervisors, it’s a shared responsibility that requires more than...
How to Plan Your Landscaping for the Long-Term
Your yard is an expansion of your home. Just as a successful home renovation requires careful planning and expert implementation, a landscaping project is...
Rainwater Harvesting with OnGrowing Works & Verge Permaculture
Between great rivers from Colorado to Australia drying up, aquifers being drained, and water futures being sold on Wall Street, it’s never been so important...
What Renovations Will Increase Your Home’s Value?
Planning a home renovation is exciting! Whether your home is outdated, in need of repair or simply doesn’t reflect your needs, a renovation is a great...
Five Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Seasonal Arrangement
Want to beautify your front porch? Consider a seasonal arrangement. We’ve all heard the term ‘seasonal arrangements’, but what exactly are they? A seasonal...
Solar Energy: Saving Money and the Planet!
The time has never been better to look at a solar energy system. The technology has improved in leaps and bounds over the last decade, the investment is more...
What’s Next for Verge Permaculture?
Watch the final video in OnGrowing Works' four-part interview series with Verge Permaculture. With a global following and dedication to making our world a...
Verge Permaculture Shares Western Canada’s Greatest Permaculture Challenge
Watch video #3 in OnGrowing Works' four-part interview series with Verge Permaculture to learn about Western Canada's current greatest permaculture challenge....
Verge Permaculture Shares How to Integrate Permaculture into Your Life
Check out video #2 in OnGrowing Works' four-part interview series with Verge Permaculture. Watch our interview to learn how to integrate the ethics of...
Verge Permaculture’s Biggest Takeaway from the ‘Hope, Knowledge & a Plan’ Summit
Check out OnGrowing Works' four-part interview series with Verge Permaculture where we discuss how to integrate permaculture into your daily routine, the...
Four Simple Steps to Prioritize Your Home Renovations
It’s official – you’ve decided to renovate your home. Maybe you can visualize the final result – a new kitchen, modernized bathrooms or a renovated basement....
Welcome to the World of Winter Landscaping
It’s getting colder outside, leaves are falling off the trees and the days are getting shorter. It’s that time when we start to put away our patio furniture,...
OnGrowing Works Builds Custom Homes Too
Many clients don’t know this, but OnGrowing Works does more than landscaping – we're home builders too! We’ve been building custom homes in and around...
What You Should Consider to Successfully Build Your Dream Deck
Building a deck may look simple, but it’s not always as easy as it seems. There are many things to consider, and without the right plan, you may be...
Three Custom Home Build Mistakes to Avoid
So you’ve decided to build a custom home - congratulations (read our blog on why you should consider building a custom home)! You likely have a vision for...
Four Reasons to Build a Custom Home
Purchasing a home is a major decision, and for many people, it’s one of the largest investments they will make in their lifetime. But how do you ensure that...
Seven Steps You Can Follow to Create Your Own Urban Food Forest
As cities expand and populations increase, more people are turning to urban food production. Specifically, urban food forests are popping up in many cities...
What is Water Resiliency and Why Is It Important?
More than half the global population could be living in water-stressed regions by 2050 (CBC, 2021). This means that what we do now to conserve water will have...
Seven Reasons Why Horticulture is Important
OnGrowing Works’ Horticulture Services Project Manager Russ Poon describes horticulture as “knowing and growing the best plants for the particular needs of a...
Everything You Need to Know About Prairie Hardy Plants
Ken Wright, owner of Wright Nursery, shares his prairie hardy plant expertise For Ken Wright, plants have been a lifelong passion. You could say it’s in his...
Cochrane Landscaping Company’s Business Manager Committed to Providing Clients with a Peace of Mind
When you’re looking for a job, what do you look for in a company? While salary, a work-life balance and a team of good people are key, the most important...
Getting to Know OnGrowing Works
OnGrowing Works has been operating in and around the Cochrane area since 1999. During that time the company has won multiple awards and established itself as...
Four Tips to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Spring
It may not feel like it yet, but spring is only a few short months away. That means we will have the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful outdoor spaces very...
Top Seven Reasons Why Sustainable Construction is Important (And Why You Should Consider It)
Sustainability is a common buzzword that we all know too well. Every day we are being asked to be mindful of the environment and do our part to reduce our...
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