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How To Get the Most From Your Fall Mums

How To Get the Most From Your Fall Mums

A helpful guideline is to water your mums whenever they require it. This means checking the soil every day to determine if it feels dry. Visit our blog to discover the best watering techniques.

September 14, 2025
Tags: Gardening mums
Addressing Drought Damage in Your Lawn This Fall

Addressing Drought Damage in Your Lawn This Fall

It has been a challenging growing season for many lawns. The heat and drought conditions have had a significant impact, leaving our lawns crispy rather than lush and green. Fall is the ideal time to restore dead or struggling areas of your lawn, as the weather conditions become favourable for grass growth.

August 27, 2025
Tags: Gardening
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!
August 27, 2025
Tags: Gardening lawn care
Autumn Colour in Your Garden

Autumn Colour in Your Garden

The Ontario countryside in the fall is a spectacularly colourful landscape that we all admire and enjoy. Many of us make special trips to view the brilliant colours of Maples and waysides adorned with Goldenrod and Asters. But where is the colour in our own garden?
August 27, 2025
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Get Ready For Harvesting

Get Ready For Harvesting

One of the most exciting parts of growing a vegetable garden is harvesting. Regular harvesting will not only bring fresh produce to your table but will actually keep the plants healthier. However, sometimes it can be tricky knowing when your freshly grown produce is ready to be picked. Sunshine, warm weather, and rain can all impact when your crops are ready to be harvested. Thankfully, your plants use a few ways to communicate that they are ready to be harvested. Read on...
August 13, 2025
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Is Your Garden Ready for Fall?

Is Your Garden Ready for Fall?

The tail end of summer is one of the busiest seasons in the garden. The slightly cooler weather gives the plants a burst of energy, with beautiful summer blooms, a bounty of vegetables, and unfortunately, weeds. It is also the ideal time for planting fall perennials, spring bulbs, and get your garden ready for the cooler weather. Read our blog for helpful tips for the season!
August 13, 2025
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Look After Your Gardens & Lawn While You Are Away

Look After Your Gardens & Lawn While You Are Away

Are you going on holidays this summer? Here’s how you can keep your garden thriving even if you are not going to be there to keep up the watering.
August 12, 2025
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Keep Your Garden Hydrated

Keep Your Garden Hydrated

Watering isn’t about just getting the soil wet. It’s about understanding how plants take in their water and finding ways to get that hydration right to the roots. These simple shifts to your landscape will help you maintain a happy, well-hydrated summer garden. Read our blog for helpful tips. Happy watering!
August 12, 2025
Tags: gardening mulch soil watering
Perennials for Shade

Perennials for Shade

The most common problem with shade in the garden is finding plants that thrive in the shade! In a new home, in a new subdivision, where can you grow lush leafy ferns, Astilbes and Hosta? There are so many plants that actually LIKE SHADE! If you can create a garden in the shaded north side of your home, then you can enjoy a broad range of plants that thrive in shade. Follow these tips and you'll be enjoying beautiful gardens this summer and for many more to come!

August 06, 2025
Tags: Gardening perennials
Save Time and Money with a Drought Tolerant Garden

Save Time and Money with a Drought Tolerant Garden

Beautiful gardens are designed to be enjoyed. However, sometimes it can feel like the maintenance, watering, pruning, and fertilizing, leaves little time to simply sit back and smell the flowers. One simple way to reduce the amount of maintenance is to choose a well-drained area in your property to plant a drought tolerant garden. Follow our helpful tips to be enjoying your drought tolerant garden...
July 15, 2025
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Create A Tropical Paradise

Create A Tropical Paradise

Creating that resort experience at home is easy with our stunning variety of tropical plants. From bougainvillea to the Majesty Palm, the distinctive leaves and brilliant blooms make it easy to mimic the look of your favourite getaway. Design your own oasis with this perfect plan!
July 03, 2025
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The Secret to Successful Shade Loving Gardens

The Secret to Successful Shade Loving Gardens

Shade gardens offer a place of refuge during those hot summer days. These spaces naturally attract plants in cooler tones (think blue, purple, and green) creating a space that is designed for relaxation. The secret to success is choosing the perennials, evergreens, and annuals that thrive in these lower-light spaces. Follow our guide and you'll be enjoying a beautiful shade garden this summer!
June 25, 2025
Tags: Gardening shade garden