By Paul W. Fitzgerald
A new seed company in Canada is playing a major role in restoring St. James Park in Toronto.
Following the 40 day Occupy Toronto protest, officials with the City of Toronto announced that damage to the grass at St. James Park was a staggering $60,000.00.
Learning the City of Toronto was canvassing for donations to restore St. James Park to the green space enjoyed immensely by environmentally conscious Torontonians, the seed company responded quickly to Toronto City Councillors and Park representatives to help in a big way.
RTF Water Saver Canada, distributors of RTF Water Saver Grass Seed out of Mississauga, received official confirmation from the Parks Department with the City of Toronto that their donation is accepted and will be involved in seeding St. James Park.
Ryan Streatch, National Agent and Spokesperson for RTF Water Saver, states: “We are very pleased to play a role in helping restore St. James Park as we know its value and importance for Torontonians.”
Streatch adds, “While this is a costly project, this is not about the money, it’s simply about giving back. Our company and the City of Toronto know that RTF Water Saver Grass Seed will help play a part in revitalizing the park and its enjoyment. In all, our generosity is a win-win for the city and the taxpayers.”
The City of Toronto is impressed with the generosity from RTF Water Saver Canada, as well as the massive support from residents and other companies willing to give their time, labour, products and services to help restore St. James Park.
Senior officials with the City of Toronto are elated with the donation from RTF Water Saver Canada. Officials have made a number of positive statements following the donation including the following: “The donation from RTF Water Saver Canada will offer value in restoring St. James Park on many levels. We appreciate the support from RTF Water Saver Canada and their interest in rehabilitating the park to look as it once had.” For media wishing to obtain comment, please call Media Relations Department at Toronto City Hall: 1-416-560-8762.
Joseph Salemi of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association expressed his excitement on donations to City of Toronto “This is truly the definition of community. Businesses from all over the GTA have donated time, labour, and materials to make St. James Park. Professionals have breathed new life into this green space with horticulturally correct practices.”
Salemi also states, “St. James Park remediation includes not only preparation before winter with sod but over seeding and top dressing in the spring. This practise with seed accepted by City of Toronto for the restoration of St James Park will help the existing turf flourish and become more lush and dense, choking out weeds and other pests. These are great characteristics and key to help keep the park be environmentally sustainable for the friends of St. James Park. It is immensely appreciated.”
RTF Water Saver Grass Seed it is an exhilarating new grass solution in Canada that assists in making that green and healthy lawn. A healthy and consistent looking turf-stand is ensured with the rapid germination of seedlings and thick dense root system from RTF (Rhizomatous Tall-Fescue) patented technology; the only tall-fescue that self-repairs and fills in thinning turf grass and bare spots.In addition, RTF Water Saver Seed offers characteristics that can really help as a great foundation for our pesticide-free surroundings, in water conservation and reducing water bills. It’s a water sipper, rugged for heavy foot traffic, soft to touch in bare feet with resilience to drought, disease and insects (i.e. grubs, chinch bug).
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