Category Archives: Weeds
Council to get update on condition of sports fields
The following article appeared in the June 18 edition of the Guelph Mercury. Correction note: This report will be presented to the Operations/Transit committee at 5pm on Monday June 20. Heavy rains and warm temperatures have left the city’s sports … Continue reading
Wolfond Park on Saturday
Wolfond Park Clean Up this Saturday 9 am till Noon *weeding, mulching, re-tagging, counting of tree plantings *we will knock down the Japanese knotweed and make more space for the dogwoods that are beginning to thrive there. *a request has been … Continue reading
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Clippings or “make hay when the sun shines”
This is a good shot. I don’t think everyone understands the implications for our Operations department when we can’t cut according to cycle. Staff
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From Ward 4′s Castlebury Park
These pictures were taken in Castlebury Park and sent to Councillor Guthrie. Staff have provided a response. I spoke to the Supervisor of Turf and Sports Fields, and confirmed staff cut Castlebury on May 9th, and returned on May 24th … Continue reading
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More on long grass in the park
During the 2011 budget discussions, reductions were made to park’s maintenance staffing. Has this decision impacted staff’s ability to meet our turf 10 day standard or is weather the overwhelming factor here? Reductions to staffing were made as part of … Continue reading
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