About Us

Updated May 29, 2026

Local Hearth Side is a small editorial reference focused on a single subject: caring for cool-season lawns in residential yards across Canada. The notes here cover mowing height, watering, and seasonal upkeep — the everyday decisions that shape how a home lawn looks and holds up through the year.

What this site is

Each note is written in plain language and built around publicly available horticultural guidance, with the sources listed at the end of every article. Where a precise figure is well established — such as the roughly one inch of water a week that several public bodies cite — it is stated with its source. Where local conditions decide the answer, the text says so rather than inventing a number.

What this site is not

This is a reference, not a substitute for advice tailored to your specific lawn, soil, or municipality. Grass species, water restrictions, and local bylaws vary across the country and change over time. For anything binding — watering schedules, pesticide rules, or product use — confirm the current details with your local authority.

How the notes are sourced

The content draws on guidance published by bodies such as Health Canada and university extension services. These sources are cited inline and linked at the foot of each article so readers can check the original material directly.

Contact

Corrections and suggestions are welcome through the contact form on the home page. The form runs in your browser and does not transmit data to a server.