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Our Work

Greely Sand & Gravel Inc.™ Inc's commitment is to consistently provide quality aggregate products and product support to their customer and their projects.

We are proud of the work we have done, and the projects we have helped complete. Take a look at some of our featured projects that showcase what you can do with our premium products!

• Bank Street Rehabilitation
• Jack Purcell Leash-Free Dog Park
• Millennium Sports Park
• The CHEO Dream Home
• The Pond Clinic’s Swimming Pond and Waterfall

What are Greely's FOUR different delivery options?

 

Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. Inc’s FOUR Product Delivery Options
Single Load Trucks	Available for five different delivery windows in a day
Split-load Trucks	Perfect for jobs that require two different types of materials
Mini Roll-Off Containers	Receive two products at the same time and rent the container for your excavation and/or yard waste clean-up
Flat Deck Truck	Have our Greely’s Gardening Bags, pallets of sod and/or pallets of patio stone delivered, using our flat deck with forklift.
Pick-Up	You can also pick up your supplies at either of our two customer-friendly landscape depots.

Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities

Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. is committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and the content below outlines our accessible customer service plan.

Assistive Devices

We will ensure that our employees are trained and familiar with various assistive devices that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our services.

Communication

We will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability.

Service Animals

We welcome people with disabilities and their service animals.  Service animals are allowed on the parts of our premises that are open to the public.

Support Persons

A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them on our premises.

Notice of Temporary Disruption

In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for customers with disabilities, Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. will notify customers promptly.  The clearly posted notice will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated length of time, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if they are available.  The notice will be placed at the entrance to the office/scale.

Training for Staff

Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. will provide training to employees who deal with the public on our behalf.  All employees of Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. will be trained.

This training will be provided within 3 months of hire for new employees.

Training will include:

• An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard
• Greely Sand & Gravel Inc.’s plan related to the customer service standard
• How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities
• How to interact with people with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or a support person
• How to use any special equipment or devices at their location
• What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty accessing Greely Sand & Gravel Inc.’s goods and services.

Employees will also be trained when changes are made to our customer service plan.

Feedback Process

Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. provides goods and services to people with disabilities can provide it in the following methods:

Phone: (613) 821-3003
Toll Free: 1-800-361-2406
Fax: (613) 821-4069
By mail: 1971 Old Prescott Road, Greely, Ontario, K4P 1N6
Verbally to any Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. Manager
All feedback will be directed to the President/Owner. Customers can expect to hear back in two business days.

Complaints will be addressed according to our organization’s regular complaint management procedures.

Company Policies

All policies of Greely Sand & Gravel Inc. will respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

What are the benefits of using Mulch?

First of all, what is mulch?  Wood mulches are derived from debarking cut trees. The stripped bark is processed through a grinder and shredded. Due to the variability of the tree types, bark mulches fluctuate, each having their own individual effect. Some mulches provide the soil with nutrients, slowly releasing the nutrients as the mulch decomposes.

When applying mulch, we recommend a total depth of 3" which will allow all the benefits of restricting weed growth, yet still allow water to access the soil.

Benefits of mulch on plants and soil:

• Mulch prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation.
• Mulch reduces the growth of weeds when applied deeply enough to prevent weed germination or to smother existing weeds.
• Mulch keeps the soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, thus maintaining a more even soil temperature.
• Mulch prevents soil splashing, which not only stops erosion but also keeps soil-borne diseases from splashing up onto the plants.
• Mulch can improve the soil structure. As the mulch decays, the material becomes topsoil. Decaying mulch also adds nutrients to the soil.
• Mulch prevents crusting of the soil surface, thus improving the absorption and movement of water into the soil.
• Mulch prevents the trunks of trees and shrubs from damage by lawn equipment.
• Mulch helps prevent soil compaction.
• Mulch can add to the beauty of the landscape by providing a cover of uniform color and interesting texture to the surface.

 

GS&G Tips for a Herbicide-free Approach

Hand-pull weeds from your lawn when they first appear — before they go to seed. By dealing with weeds immediately, you’ll save lots of time later.

Inspect your plants regularly, and at the first sign of insect infestation, learn to identify what particular creature is affecting your plant. Not all bugs are bad! Many are beneficial.

Consider companion planting in the vegetable garden to keep pests to a minimum. For example, plant marigolds around the tomato patch — the marigolds’ strong smell repels insects.

For a good all-purpose, organic spray to control insects, mix one whole garlic bulb, a generous pinch of cayenne pepper and one litre of water in a blender.

Mix thoroughly, let the solids settle and then pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Spray on the leaves (tops and undersides) and stems of insect-infested plants.

Ensure your lawn is healthy by maintaining good moisture and add a soil conditioner, such as Greely's Topdressing Soil.  The healthier the soil is, the stronger the grass grows, which means less chance for weeds to grow.  Check out our topdressing tips.

Why do I topdress my lawn?

Topdressing your lawn is a great idea since it adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil to help strengthen the root system that supports the grass throughout the season.  And when your lawn in more healthy and dense, it makes it more difficult for the weeds to grow.

When do I topdress my lawn?

The best time is in the spring and early fall when the days are warm with the sun and the evenings are cool.  This will allow for optimal conditions for grass seed to grow.

How do I topdress my lawn?

1. First of all, make sure your grass is actively growing.  Remove all the dead grass from your lawn by thoroughly raking it.
2. Core aeration should be done every 2-3 years.  Core aeration removes plugs of soil from the ground and leaves channels for air, water, and our Topdressing Soil to penetrate the surface.
3. Cut your lawn the day before you apply the soil. Then apply a few shovelfuls to a few square feet at a time.
4. Spread the soil using something flat, like the back side of a heavy garden rake, working it into aeration holes and covering low spots. Make sure the Topdressing Soil is no more than 1” deep (preferably ½” or less) over the existing grass.
5. Keep working the soil until your grass peeks through and the depth is even.
6. For small low spots that need a bit more Topdressing Soil, first remove the existing sod to prevent underground decay that can damage new grass seedlings. After filling in the low spot, either replace the old sod or re-seed the area.
7. Spread some grass seed over the areas that you want to make more full.
8. Water the area well.