Idea's & How To's
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!
Pruning Shrubs & Evergreens
Backyard Wow
Planting Instructions
Colour Spring to Fall - 6 Basic Perennials
What is a Swim Spa?
Ready for Seed Starting?
Create the Perfect Outdoor Room
Getting Amaryllis to Re-Bloom
Easy Bird Feeder Craft for Kids
A fun and quick feeder to make using only these few things - a fun activity for kids. Read on for step by step directions!
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Peanut butter or shortening
- Popsicle stick to apply the peanut butter or shortening
- Pipe cleaners
- Bird seed
- Empty pan
- Handheld hole punch
Inviting Birds To Your Garden
All trees and shrubs will provide something of value to birds nesting sites, insect food, shelter from weather and predators. There are, without doubt, birds in your garden now. If you wish to encourage more birds and more varieties of birds around your home, you can do so by providing a variety of trees and shrubs, particularly those that provide food in the form of fruit, berries, nuts or seeds. Follow these tips and you will be enjoying the birds all year round!