Autumn is a beautiful season when we get to enjoy many colours that don’t show up throughout the rest of the year. And while summer usually gets all of the glory in this department, fall is actually a great time for gardening!...
Bird watching can bring hours of pleasure and enjoyment to people of all ages. Having birds in your yard is a sign of a healthy ecosystem. Attracting even more birds can benefit you because most birds eat insects that you may find to be a nuisance or that may be...
Consolea Rubescens Hey plant friends! Welcome to our new plant of the week blog! Is anybody else reminded of The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote when they see this funky cactus?! The Road Kill Cactus (Consolea Rubescens) is native to Mexico and is commonly found...
Because over 70% of the Earth is covered in water, it is often a resource that we take for granted, especially in this part of the world. But, only 2% of this water is suitable for drinking. With water consumption rates rising, water conservation is something we can...
Although rabbits can be cute and interesting to watch, they can also wreck havoc on your garden. There are several varying methods you may try to discourage these little mammals from visiting your garden. You may find that you have to change methods periodically if...
In Manitoba, we have to change our watering techniques to match the weather. If we are having a cool, rainy stretch of weather you may not need to water at all. During a hot, dry stretch of weather your plants will obviously need more water. On the hottest days of...
SUMMER GARDENING CHECKLIST Now is the time to really enjoy your garden and all the hard work you put in- use this summer gardening checklist to keep your garden looking its best the whole season! To encourage fresh growth, clean up browning daylily foliage by plucking...
MULCHING: putting a layer of material on the surface of the soil around plants.TYPESOrganic mulch, such as bark, adds nutrients, retains moisture, reduces runoff, reduces soil erosion, and prevents weeds. Inorganic mulch, such as stone, can be used as well, but it...
Compost is what you get when yard and garden debris, kitchen scraps and other organic materials have completely broken down into a rich, dark, crumbly material. Composting is simply the process of changing raw, organic materials, such as grass clippings, sod, leaves,...
Gardens that attract butterflies are often full of surprises because they are constantly changing. With a little bit of planning you can make your landscape irresistible to them while creating a colourful environment that is pleasing to you and your family as well....
Planting trees on your property can have several benefits. They provide shade and cooling in summer, block the wind in winter, are natural shelters for birds and small animals, and can even increase your property value. To ensure the tree you plant does well and...
With plants and flowers available in such a profusion of colours, it is easy to create a colour scheme to suit any space. There are several ways you can combine colour in a planter and which style you choose is completely up to you. Here are some suggestions:...
