RAIN GARDENS A rain garden is a natural or man-made depression that has been planted with native plants that are able to gradually absorb and filter storm water. Rain water from roofs, driveways, and other hard surfaces drains into the depression and then has time to...
When you think of container gardens you may think of annual flowers, but containers are a great way to grow herbs and vegetables, too! Container gardening can save space and money. Even if you have a lot of space, planting in containers gives you more control over...
MOWING TIPS AND TRICKS A soft, inviting lawn is one of our favourite parts of summer – great for kids, fun for your dog, and a perfect place to lay down a blanket and have a picnic or just read a book. Plus, a well-kept lawn really ratchets up the curb appeal of your...
OVERSEEDING YOUR LAWN For a full green lawn, you may choose to overseed. By using thorough aeration techniques and fertilizer you can be successful with this method. You can overseed in the spring or fall. The best time is fall but, if you want to repair areas...
Even in well maintained yards bare patches can occur. These are unsightly and can detract from the lawn’s overall appearance, but they are easy to fix with a few simple reseeding steps. Whatever the reason for the bare spot, always remember that the most important...
USING AND CHOOSING A LAWN FERTILIZER If you are unsure of how to properly fertilize your lawn read on to learn about the best method for you. No matter what kind of lawn products you use, their performance depends largely on the quality of the spreader that you use to...
GET THE KIDS GROWING! If you stop to think about it, gardening might actually be the ideal activity for kids. Most kids love to dig in dirt and splash in puddles, and are inherently curious about bugs, worms, butterflies, and bees. Taking advantage of this to get them...
HERBS – TIPS AND TRICKS Herbs are an easy and healthy way to add flavour to any meal. Although both fresh and dried varieties are readily available in almost any supermarket, why not try growing your own? Most are not hard to grow and you will be greatly rewarded by...
Nothing adds beauty and curb appeal to a home or business like beautifully designed planters. Plants and flowers add so much life, texture, and colour to walkways and outdoor areas, not to mention the huge variety of gorgeous containers that are stunning in their own...
Hey plant lovers! If you already own a few houseplants, and are ready to turn your space into an indoor jungle. By now you know that plants are an important part of interior design. Before heading to the greenhouse, think about how you're going to style your plants....
THE BEST THINGS YOU CAN GROW IS YOUR MINDSET! A new year is here and one of our favorite tasks for the years is getting to plan our vegetable gardens! I can’t think of anything more hopeful (and fun!) than that. Rather than thinking of my vegetable garden simply as...
One of the most frequently asked questions that we get is “what plants are safe for my pets?” While we don’t recommend that your dog or cats make a meal out of any of these varieties, choosing pet-safe plants is a smart precaution to take. Many plants contain...
