Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

May 31, 2019

Leaning Into Local Seafood Species

Filed under: Food,Food for Thought,Seasons,Travel — gardener @ 7:52 am

Hundreds of thousands of tourists pass through Vancouver every year, eager for culinary experience as well as some outdoor fun. Well, visitors asked and the city answered, all with a bit of help from a few friends with fins. Vancouver is known worldwide for its fishing industry. With opened access to oceans and water ways, there is never a bad time to track down a popular catch like salmon. Fresh seafood is a great export but for residents, it is practically a way of life, in both diet and recreation. There is a “catch of the day” in nearly every restaurant along the coast but some people prefer to catch their dinner the old fashioned way.

Throughout Vancouver, there are whole markets dedicated to the sale and purchase of fresh fish, but it doesn’t get any fresher than with chartered fishing excursions. Booking one of these experiences means clients can safely catch their own fish while spending the day on opened water. Is there anything more satisfying than catching and cooking your own dinner?

Because fish is such a staple of the everyday diet in the British Columbia area, both residential and commercial kitchens needs to be able to work around this staple food. Fish, in all forms, is a versatile main course but cooking it does require a bit of skill and the right tools. Outdated or inconsistent tools and appliances only hinder results with seafood. Updated restaurant equipment can make or break meals from ceviche and grilled fish; to sea urchin and prawns. Any eatery looking to take advantage of local species and availability has to create a well-outfitted space in order to meet customer needs.

For those who are fans of fresh seafood, there is no better place to go than Vancouver. From the ocean to your table, both residents and visitors are able to be a part of this industry at every level.

May 28, 2019

When To Enlist Junk Removal & Rentals

Filed under: Home — gardener @ 11:21 am

There is hardly an attic or crawlspace across Canada that has not been clogged with clutter at one point or another. Instead of regular cleanings, low-traffic areas tend to collect unwanted items. It is easy to become bogged down in baggage but property owners do not have to be left holding the bag. Professional junk removal services are available at any point, but there is no time like the present. Whether you are moving, taking over a property or are just ready to maximize your space, these are all times to call in a professional removal or bin rental service. 

Depending on the type of items that you are dealing with, property owners or managers can benefit from having staff on scene or from the convenience of a bin rental. Anything can be classified as junk to the right person, but unwanted items can be broken down into two categories: the stuff that you collect and the stuff that you inherit. Different situations call for a different approach: 

Household Clear Outs: It might be spring cleaning, gearing up for a move or just a refresh but most residential properties can be tackled with a bin rental. You might be surprised what collects around spaces when no one is paying attention. Newspapers, trash, broken sports equipment and anything that does not serve a purpose can be tossed into a bin to be carted away, sorted and sent to its final destination. 

Managing An Estate: When an estate changes hands, so do all of the things in it. This can mean dealing with a lot of different items, ranging from furniture, to appliances and fixtures, or just plain old trash. In this situation, it is beneficial to have a junk removal team available to help organize and recycle applicable materials. This might mean taking them to recycling plants or to local charities for donation. 

Taking On A New Property: Purchasing a property can mean coming across unexpected items. Office spaces, for example, might come with heavy furniture or cabinetry. Having to haul this away requires muscle, transportation and usually dumping fees. Instead, have an expert remove these items safely, with the help of an experienced team and the right vehicle to get the job done right.

May 20, 2019

The Advantages of Professional Lawn Maintenance

Filed under: Uncategorized — gardener @ 10:46 am

A lush and healthy lawn says a lot about a property overall. Making the right statement takes extra time, energy and muscle that a lot of people just don’t have. Hiring a professional lawn care company not only keeps your grass looking great throughout the year but it can identify problem areas before they get out of hand.

Lawns and gardens have their own quirks and personalities in the same way that people do. A slight imbalance in nutrients can result in brown discolourations or dead patches. If your exterior space is showing signs of struggle, there are tons of possible causes, and no one can diagnose them like a professional can. Pinpointing a problem is only the first step toward a solution. The majority of property owners do not have an arsenal of yard care equipment sitting out back in a shed. Hiring a local company provides access to all the necessary tools and equipment to provide a solution to your problem areas.

Seeing Below The Surface

The main trouble with lawns is that you can’t see below the surface. Grabbing a hose and watering down brown spots does not do much if thatch or compaction is involved. Tightly packed soil or tangled organics all happen underground, so it takes a trained eye to identify them. Even if property owners are able to correctly spot one of these issues, getting rid of them is a whole other ballgame.

Access to Equipment

Major lawn care issues require heavy duty equipment. Large ticket items like aerators are expensive to purchase and costly to maintain. Choosing a professional landscaping company provides all the access to tools, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing and maintenance.

Treating Any Size Space

There are plenty of property types throughout Canada and professional lawn and garden companies are ready to treat any and all of them. Services like Eenie Meenie Miny Mow lawn maintenance in Victoria are able to treat residential, commercial and multi-unit properties.

It is easy to recognize the need for professional lawn care when something drastic happens, but regularly scheduled maintenance can prevent invasive growth and keep lawns looking great.

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