DIY Fall Urn Insert

DIY Fall Urn Insert

Your next home project awaits! Creating a fall planter is a simple way to add some colour and interest to your front porch. Check out our tutorial video below. Happy planting!
August 22, 2024
Tags: DIY
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 14, 2024
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Planting a Rock Garden

Planting a Rock Garden

Creating a rock garden on an existing slope can turn a difficult planting area into a garden asset. Using the rocks to create a series of terraces forming flat planting areas avoids the problem of erosion from rain or nitrogen. The rocks should be well sunk in the ground and should have the finished appearance of a natural outcrop. For this natural look, the rocks should be of only one type and the larger the better. It is a common mistake to use rocks that are too small. Fewer but larger rocks are more impressive. Read on for help planting your rock garden...
August 07, 2024
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Hardy Ornamental Grasses

Hardy Ornamental Grasses

The most significant change in gardening in the last few years has been the renewed interest in hardy herbaceous perennials. These dependable plants that we are rediscovering, were well known to previous generations of gardeners. Read on to learn about these beautiful grasses and how you can incorporate them into your gardens!
August 07, 2024
Perennials For Your Rock Garden

Perennials For Your Rock Garden

A properly constructed rock garden, with rocks and soil elevated in tiers provides good drainage for many small plants that might otherwise succumb to winter and spring wetness. Rocks are best situated where the plants will receive maximum sunshine and not be shaded by trees. Read on for helpful planning tips...

August 07, 2024
Tags: perennials
Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Butterflies require four main things to survive: a nectar source, a food source for their larva, sunshine, and shelter. The plants discussed will provide the butterflies with food, but sunshine and shelter are also needed. Read on to learn how you can help save our butterflies!
August 07, 2024
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Plants to Deter Mosquitoes

Plants to Deter Mosquitoes

If you have questions about mosquito prevention for your home or garden, feel free to visit Garry's Garden Gallery! We would be happy to assist you in making your garden as close to mosquito free as possible but in the meantime read our blog for some helpful tips!
July 30, 2024
Top 10 Flowers for Your Garden

Top 10 Flowers for Your Garden

Immerse yourself in a whimsical wonderland with our top 10 garden blooms that will add a sprinkle of magic to your outdoor oasis. Get ready to be spellbound by the captivating charm of these floral gems

 

July 22, 2024
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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!

July 09, 2024
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 09, 2024
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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 04, 2024
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Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden

If you’re looking to attract more hummingbirds into your space, look no further. This blog will provide three steps on how to attract these beautiful almost magical birds to your space.
June 27, 2024