Idea's & How To's
🎄The ultimate guide for Christmas decorating
The Ultimate Jingle-Bell Guide to Decking Your Halls, Packed with DIY Videos and Tutorials to Make Your Home Merry and Bright!
Let's Bring Back the Holiday Magic This Year!
As responsibilities increase, Christmas can feel like a chore rather than a joy, with social obligations and stress diminishing the festive spirit. A survey even ranks it as the sixth most stressful life event, alongside divorce and job hunting. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Here are tips to help make Christmas magical again.
Getting Amaryllis to Re-Bloom
It’s not hard to get your amaryllis bulb to bloom a second time. But you do need to be prepared to wait almost a full year for more flowers. During that time, you'll be helping the bulb build up enough energy to bloom again. Here’s how you can do it
Growing Your Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus is a very popular plant at Christmas time and for good reason! When they bloom, they have colourful, tubular pink flowers. Their beautiful flowers, long bloom time, and easy care requirements make them a wonderful plant that can last for years, even generations.
Caring for Your Real Christmas Tree
If you keep your Christmas tree watered consistently it will mean fewer needles on the floor. Your live Christmas tree should stay fresh indoors for three to four weeks. Read on for more helpful tips
5 Ways To Celebrate the Holidays
Rekindle the Magic of the Holidays (Hint: It’s Not About the Gifts) It’s easy to get wrapped up in our various to do lists during the holiday season. This year, let's focus on connecting with family, friends and neighbours. Here are 5 festive ways to celebrate the holidays safely this year!
Freshen Up Your Front Door
As October draws to an end and Halloween passes, it is time to clean up your front entrance and dispose of what fall and Harvest décor you have, and shift into a new season. It is a common question, and many people ask… “What can I do to my front entrance and outdoor containers to transition into a new look?” Read on...
How to Prune Hydrangeas
One of the most common questions we get asked about hydrangeas is about pruning - when and how to prune...
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!
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.
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.
Fall Bulbs
Hardy fall bulbs such as Daffodil, Tulip, Hyacinth, Crocus and Snowdrop are spring flowering plants that must be planted in the fall. They are mostly native to mountainous areas of Europe and the near east ñ Spain, Turkey and Afghanistan. They actually need the dormant rest period of a long, cold winter. The melting snow and ice in early spring provide needed moisture as they start to grow and flower. Plant from September to December, even after the first frost if the ground can still be worked. Instructions to follow...
