Idea's & How To's

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.

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!

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!

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 
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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.

Bulbs can be used in nearly any garden or patio setting, giving you flowers, fragrance and brilliant colour with just a little effort. You will be amazed at what will grow from these little brown bulbs. Everything you need to know is here!

There’s no need to wait for the snow to melt to enjoy the first hints of spring. Bright colours, newly sprouted seeds, and the aroma of spring flowers will help transform your indoor space into a spring oasis. Let us help you get ready to enjoy the beauty of spring!

Being surrounded by plants can help us feel more calm and relaxed, thus decreasing our levels of anxiety. Nurturing and caring for our plants can reduce our stress levels and boost our mood. Here are 6 plants that we feel are best for you to start your plant obsession with...

A sunny windowsill is all you need to grow the kitchen of your dreams. Many of your go to herbs like parsley, basil and thyme will thrive indoors with the right care. Keep the harvest season going all winter long and flavour your favourite soups, veggies, roasts and more with a never-ending supply of fresh picked herbs. Read on for helpful tips to get started growing your own herbs...

Starting seeds indoors is a great (and inexpensive) way to fill your garden. It gives you a great opportunity to try new and different varieties of plants, as well as experiment with planting times.

 Don't let the cold winter days keep you from enjoying nature's warmth. Fear not, we have the perfect solution to help you blossom even when it's icy outside. Check out our latest read on indoor flowers and plants that can boost your mental health like a boss!