Idea's & How To's
Home Grown: Cold Hardy Crops
The following is a guide on a few species that not only will survive the cooler months, these veggies actually prefer it.
Get your Yard Spring Ready with These Seven Simple Steps
As Spring Fever sets in the to-do list to get your lawn and gardens ready can feel daunting. We get it. We love Spring, but the cleaning up process can feel never-ending. Our Garden Gallery checklist will provide you with some tips to get your property ready for gardening and sunshine.
Forcing Bulbs
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!
How To Get Rid of Grubs
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.
How to Make Fresh Flowers Look Their Best
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.
10 Tips for Cut Flower Fun
Follow these ten simple steps to get the most out of your beautiful cut flowers!
Enjoy your Poinsettia Year Round!
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.
Planting Instructions
Not sure how to plant your new trees, shrubs, perennials or annuals. Read our tips on planting and watering.
Colour Spring to Fall - 6 Basic Perennials
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.
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
Pumpkin Centerpiece DIY
There are many ways to use pumpkins, other than just carving! This dried flower-filled pumpkin centerpiece is a beautiful way to compliment your autumn décor. Use our pumpkin vase or a real pumpkin as a base, grab your favourite bouquet, moss, floral picks, a foam base, scissors and you’re on your way. Watch our DIY video here...
Lantern Centerpiece DIY
Lanterns are super versatile and add warmth and ambiance to your home. Why not try adding your own spin with some autumn décor! Simply adding gourds, pumpkins, leaves, twinkle lights and ribbon will bring a whole new life to your centerpiece this fall. The best part is, next season you can just switch up the décor on the inside and you’re good to go! Watch our DIY and make your own!
