How to Plant an Emerald Cedar Tree

How to Plant an Emerald Cedar Tree

Are you in search of a stunning statement tree or an appealing hedge to enhance your privacy? Look no further than the Emerald Cedar! This gorgeous, low-maintenance plant makes a wonderful addition to any landscape. Here are some helpful tips on how to successfully plant and care for your Emerald Cedar.

May 27, 2025
The Joy of Perennials

The Joy of Perennials

Planning is an essential part of having a perennial garden. Gardens that are not planned usually have no direction and often are a jumble of colour. When planning a garden, many factors determine the shape of your garden; from which angle you will view your garden; whether the garden will be informal or formal, and the type of planting (bed or border) you want. Read on for more planning tips!

May 27, 2025
Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers Explained

Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers Explained

Do you want to know the secret of healthy plants? It’s simple. All plants need three things to grow well: sunlight, water, and nutrients. Each of these items work together to help your plants grow healthy and strong. Read our blog to learn what all those different fertilizers and nutrients can do for your plants and flowers. 
May 15, 2025
How to Keep Your Planters Looking Like the Day You Bought Them

How to Keep Your Planters Looking Like the Day You Bought Them

Why do your flowers seem less vibrant than when you first brought them home from Garry's? Here's the truth -- they were spoiled at Garry's Garden Gallery and now they're missing that care. The good news is you can easily keep or even revive your planters or hanging baskets by avoiding these four common mistakes and mimicking what we, the Garden Center experts do!

Planting a Vegetable Garden

Planting a Vegetable Garden

First, make a list of all the vegetables your family enjoys (there is no use growing a vegetable if it won’t get eaten). Then, put a number beside each variety indicating the number of plants required to feed you and your family. Read on for all the details...
May 14, 2025
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Backyard Wow

Backyard Wow

Do you love your outdoor space? We spend a lot of time making our lawns and gardens exactly the way that we want them. However, when all that hard work is done, you need a space to sit back and enjoy it. We eat, lounge, socialize and even work in these spaces, but the design is often left as an afterthought. It’s time to rethink the patio and discover how a few accessories can transform your space into an extension of your home! Let us show you how!
May 08, 2025
Planting Instructions for plants, trees & shrubs

Planting Instructions for plants, trees & shrubs

Your new plants should be installed as soon as possible. If there is some delay in planting, then it is important to guard against moisture loss. Store plants in a shady, wind protected area, and keep the root area evenly moist. Read on to learn all our tips...
May 08, 2025
Pruning Fruit Trees

Pruning Fruit Trees

At the garden centre, the fruit trees offered for sale may be three years or older and the basic shape is already begun or established, having been pruned at the nursery. You need now only to maintain and improve the open-centred vase shape that is desirable.
May 08, 2025
Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide

It’s time to celebrate Mom! Why not make this year a little extra special by discovering moments to surprise and delight her. It is about filling the day with smiles, laughter, and love, because this day is all about Mom. Read our blog and  let us help you celebrate your Mom!
May 07, 2025
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Sowing Grass Seed

Sowing Grass Seed

It pays to select good quality seed. It is also wise to choose a mixture of at least two or three varieties in accordance with your requirements. This will depend on sun and shade conditions. Don’t skimp when seeding. It is best to use a mechanical spreader, although small areas may be hand seeded. By following our directions, your new lawn will be beautiful this year!
March 21, 2025
It's Time for a Spring Lawn Check Up

It's Time for a Spring Lawn Check Up

Follow these 6 Easy Steps for a Healthy Spring Lawn - step 1 - Rake, Step 2 - Aerate, Step 3 - Top Dress, Step 4 - Seed, Step 5 - Protect, Step 6 - Fertilize 
Read on for details...

 

March 21, 2025
5 Spring Tips to Dress Up Your Doorway

5 Spring Tips to Dress Up Your Doorway

Our front door and entranceway is the space that welcomes and invites us into our home. It is an opportunity to express a bit of our personality as we change up our outdoor décor to match the evolving seasons. When considering your front door decorating, think about how to invite spring into the entire space. Introducing natural elements, like grapevine balls, curly willow, dogwood branches, and pampas grass into your entryway décor is an easy way to evoke that spring feeling. Read on for more tips.