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29
Jan

Decoding Plant Labels

Are you overwhelmed when visiting a garden centre? Unsure what plants will grow in your conditions? WE decode the plant tags and labels for you so that you can enjoy your plants without the worry!

22
Oct

Leave the Leaves?

The days are getting shorter and the trees are sporting their bright autumn colours! These show-stopping hues bring on fallen leaves, as well as the question: Should you leave the leaves or should you bag them up? Each fall we encounter various articles that suggest we should leave the fallen leaves as they lie. It

26
Jun

Creating a Shade Garden

Shade gardens are a great opportunity to grow perennials that do not like being exposed to the scorching heat of summer!There are many plants that thrive in the shade and once you match your garden conditions with the right plants- you will be able to enjoy your shady spaces even more. While there are many

18
Jul

Build Yourself a Pond: Here’s How

Your backyard is beautiful, it’s a work of art. Your flowers are in bloom and your grass is green and healthy, but you are missing something. A backyard pond can be the icing on the cake, the perfect item for completion of your backyard oasis. Here’s how you do it. Find the Perfect Location A

06
Jul

Your Quick Guide to Pruning Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are some of the most beautiful perennials you can find in a garden. It is important to know how to prune your hydrangeas to keep them healthy and thriving. Hydrangeas have multiple strains which require different pruning techniques, so it is important to decipher which is your type in order to provide proper care.

20
Jun

3 Tips for Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

All of the hard work you have put into making your garden a paradise can be such a rewarding feeling all on its own. But wouldn’t it be even more special if there were butterflies floating around your garden enjoying it with you? Follow these few quick tips for attracting butterflies to your garden and

06
Jun

Your Lawn and White Grubs

The summer months are here, and that means it should be the time to show your beautiful lawn. A lot of pride can be found in displaying a perfectly manicured lawn with plush green grass, so soft that no shoes are required. That may be the dream, but sadly the reality is there are plenty

30
May

Identifying Weeds in Your Garden & Lawn

Are you struggling with weed growth on your lawn, in your garden, or in your vegetable plot? Let’s explore some of the most common weeds found in Eastern Ontario and the most effective treatment options: Chickweed What: Cool-season annual plant with small white flowers. Where: Most commonly found on thinning lawns or after topdressing. It

16
May

Everything You Need to Know About Transplanting Shrubs

Transplanting trees and shrubs seems like an easy task on the surface, but if you aren’t attentive with removal or installation you could harm or kill the plants. Let’s explore how to safely move existing shrubs to a new location so they can thrive for decades to come. Removing the Shrub We recommend transplanting on

02
May

A Quick Guide to Starting Seeds and Bulbs Indoors

Do you want to get a head start on the growing season? Grow varieties that are tricky to grow outdoors in the Eastern Ontario climate/soil? Save money when you have a large crop to grow? Have better control over the conditions of growth (temperature, care, products)? No matter the motivation, starting seeds and bulbs indoors