Pollinator gardens are one of the largest trends in gardening. Many garden centres and nurseries have sections dedicated specifically to pollinator-friendly plants. There are even seed kits available to start your own pollinator garden. If you’ve found yourself wondering what…
This time of year many gardens are bursting with colour from rhododendrons. These stunning plants come in a variety of different colours. Rhododendrons are also some of the easiest shrubs to care for. Once they are established, they are very…
In summer nothing is more beautiful in the garden than hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are available in a variety of colour options and different growth habits. There is a hydrangea to fit any garden space! If you’ve never had a hydrangea planted in your…
The two most iconic plants to decorate your home during the holidays are the poinsettia and Christmas cactus. But many stores this year are also stocked with amaryllis bulbs. They sell amaryllis in either a kit or on their own…
One of the most common questions we receive is when to prune hydrangeas. This question always appears in the fall when gardeners are starting to prune their shrubs and bushes. The answer depends on which type of hydrangeas you are…
Begonias are a showstopper in many summer gardens. But, they are no match for rapidly falling temperatures. In northern zones, these plants are prone to frost damage and death unless they are protected. In today’s blog, we introduce you to…
As the leaves begin to turn shades of orange, yellow, and crimson red and the nighttime temperatures start to fall, you might be wondering what you can do to save some of your favourite summertime blooms. One of those favourites…
Nothing chases the winter blues away quite like the emergence of beautiful pops of colour in the spring. Spring comes alive from tulips, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, hyacinths, and alliums. When the world is just awakening from its long winter’s nap,…
One of the simple pleasures of the late summer garden is enjoying the splendor and beauty of sunflowers. The bright, bold, and fun colours of sunflowers often bring a sign of hope and happiness when fall-like weather arrives on our…
The fall season is a wonderful time to continue to plant and decorate your property with festive fall flower displays. Fall mums are known for their vibrant colours and are the quintessential fall flower that you will see throughout your…