The Chelsea Chop
The Chelsea Chop is a pruning technique that can be used on some native wildflowers to delay or …
The Chelsea Chop is a pruning technique that can be used on some native wildflowers to delay or …
How deep is too deep? Planting a tree incorrectly can have an immediate or long-lasting impact on the …
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy …
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough …
Starting seeds indoors is a fun, family-friendly winter activity. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Seeds Choose …
Discover the Benefits As tree leaves turn colour and begin to fall, we’re reminded of their value and …
Keep Your Garden Thriving Any invasive plant or noxious weed removed from your yard needs to be disposed …
It can be concerning when you find signs of insects chewing on your plants, but keep in mind …
Learn What It All Means Plant tags contain essential information to help you make the best choices when …
The Difference Between Natives, Cultivars and “Nativars” If you’re out browsing nurseries for wildlife-friendly plants to add to …
Have Your Plants Thrive Adding a new native tree or shrub to your yard is an exciting project …
Tips and Tricks for Planting a Tree or Shrub Continue Reading
Be Garden Conscious Snow is melting, temperatures are rising – but is it too early to start planting? …
Improve Your Garden Here are a few things you can do and not do to improve the health …
Climate Change and Gardens Winter may not be everyone’s favourite season, but snow cover and prolonged below zero …
Tips to Protect Evergreens From the Cold Not only do evergreen trees protect our homes from cold winds, …
Gardening Tips for Winter Preparation Preparing your garden for winter is an opportunity to build healthy soils for …
Rain Gardens are a Beautiful Way to Manage Rain Climate scientists predict we’ll experience more intense and frequent …
It’s not uncommon to think of tree roots as being large, heavy, powerful and potentially destructive. Misconceptions about …
Ways To Keep Your Yard Cool Paved and hard surfaces like driveways can absorb and radiate the sun’s …
It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or …
Common silverweed grows less than 20 centimetres tall and can tolerate light foot traffic.