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Choosing Male or Female Plants

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Your Green Yard / Friday, October 11, 2024

We often enjoy flowers for their beauty and fragrance. But did you know that the unique colour and […]

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Benefits of Dividing Plants

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Your Green Yard / Tuesday, September 10, 2024

As a garden matures, some perennial plants (plants that return each year) will benefit from being divided. This

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Choosing the Best Spot for Your Tree to Thrive

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Your Green Yard / Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Thinking about where you could locate a new tree, or whether you have enough space? Finding the right

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Picture Perfect: Top Native Plants for Your Instagram Feed

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Your Green Yard / Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Want to show off your garden and wow friends and family with your photos? When searching for snapshots in the

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Reasons to Choose the Chelsea Chop

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Your Green Yard / Tuesday, June 11, 2024

To control the height and blooms of your perennials, consider adding the Chelsea Chop to your spring maintenance

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More Local Plants to Grow

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, May 8, 2024

We’re excited to announce that the new Woodland Plants for Landscaping booklet is ready for you to enjoy! Originally released in

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Invasives

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Trees, Trees and Forests, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own

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Home Tweet Home

Did you know, The Garden Post / Birds, Gardening, Green Your Property, Landscaping for Birds, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Different bird species like to build their nests in different places. You’re most likely to find an American

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A garden with different flowers and plants.

Wildflowers From Seed

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, February 8, 2024

The seeds of each plant species are as different as the plants themselves. And each seed requires different

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Winter’s Berry Banquet

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Landscaping for Birds, Trees, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, December 21, 2023

Once the flowers fade and leaves fall, there usually isn’t much colour left in our yards, but that

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Leave the Leaves

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, October 5, 2023

Five Ways to Reuse Your Fall Leaves One of the best things about autumn is watching the green

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Invasive Groundcovers

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Learn the Difference Groundcovers that fill in a space can be a great addition to a garden. They

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South for the Winter: Our Migrating Butterflies

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Insects, Landscaping for Birds, Pollinators / Thursday, September 7, 2023

Many people are familiar with the long migratory journey monarchs take every year to Mexico, but they aren’t

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Watch These Tree Benefits Emerge Each Season

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Trees, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Magic of Trees From tall, majestic hardwoods to saplings still stretching their branches to the sky, trees

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Tracking the Spring Leaf-Out

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Native Plants, Rural Landowners, Trees, Trees and Forests, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Welcome Spring There are few more welcome signs of spring than when bright green leaves begin to unfurl

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Your Soil is Made Up of 4 Crucial Ingredients

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Urban Homeowners / Monday, March 27, 2023

Did you know? When we picture an ideal garden, we tend to imagine all the activity going on

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Climate Change in the Watershed

Did you know, The Garden Post / Climate Change, Green Your Property, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Health, Watershed Science / Thursday, February 9, 2023

The Watershed is Changing Climate change often brings up visions of extreme heat, drought and flooding during spring

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Showcase Evergreens Inside and Out

Did you know, The Garden Post / Green Your Property, Native Plants, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, December 1, 2022

Bring Nature Indoors For centuries people in colder climates have been bringing nature indoors to display signs of

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Make Colour Last

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Wood ferns Stay Green Year-round Make the transition from summer to fall spectacular by following these tips for

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Climate Change is Happening

Did you know, The Garden Post / Climate Change, Green Your Property, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, September 8, 2022

Prepare for a Climate Emergency Climate change is often featured in the global news stories we see on

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Urban Tolerant Trees

Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Native Plants, Trees, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Wild Black Cherry is a Tolerant Tree Some trees, such as American beech, are rarely seen outside of

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