Garry's Pro Tips

Annuals are those plants whose life cycle is completed within a single season. The seed germinates and the plants bloom. Owing to their short life span, annuals allow you to experiment and express yourself anew each year. Annuals, often referred to as bedding plants, show themselves best when planted in groups rather than individually. Follow these tips for a beautiful garden!

If you have been browsing hot tubs and pools online, you may have come across a model that looks like a mix between the two. Dealers often get asked ‘What is a hot tub swimming pool? The proper name for this type of unit is actually a swim spa. These spas are kind of like a mix between a traditional swimming pool and hot tub but have some really unique advantages, making them a fabulous investment. Keep reading below to learn more about what swimspas are and find out if they may be the perfect choice for your home and lifestyle.

Thinking about adding roses to your garden? 
Find out about the different varieties of these stunning blooms
and how to prune them to encourage re-flowering

If you like fresh, organic produce but don’t like the high grocery store prices, you should consider planting your own veggie garden—after all, you can’t get any closer to your kitchen table than your own backyard.

The following is a guide on a few species that not only will survive the cooler months, these veggies actually prefer it.

Bulbs can bring spring cheer indoors, particularly in the middle of winter after all of the glitter of Christmas is over. Bulbs can be planted in almost every type of container, providing it has good drainage.  The bulbs will be planted closer together in containers than outdoors. You can combine bulbs with other plants or with other bulbs to prolong flowering enjoyment. Read on for everything you need to know!

Do you have brown spots on your lawn? Or notice skunks and raccoons digging up your lawn? You probably have grubs! No need to fear, the solution is Nematodes! They’re an environmentally friendly way to get rid of lawn grubs that are completely safe for people, pets and plants. Follow these steps in our DIY to get back to that luscious lawn you love.

Want to keep your blooms lasting longer? Follow a few of these simple cut flower care ideas and you will keep your blooms vibrant and long lasting.

Follow these ten simple steps to get the most out of your beautiful cut flowers!

When our poinsettia plants are finished blooming and not looking so pretty anymore, do we have to throw them out? No! Read on to find tips on how to care for a poinsettia after Christmas so you can, hopefully, enjoy your plant year round.

These six essential perennials are plants of size and substance. They will be the backbone of your perennial garden. With the wide choice of cultivars available in each of these six basic plants, any colour scheme is possible.

A fun and quick feeder to make using only these few things - a fun activity for kids. Read on for step by step directions!