Dampening the Drought: Adapting to Hotter, Drier Summers
Climate change brings higher temperatures and more frequent droughts in summer. Instead of struggling to keep non-native plants […] … Continue reading
Gardening
New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asters thrive with the Chelsea Chop as it encourages shorter, sturdier stems and fuller plants. Left … Continue reading
The Chelsea Chop
The Chelsea Chop is a pruning technique that can be used on some native wildflowers to delay or … Continue reading
Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario … Continue reading
Putting Down Roots: Proper Planting Depth
How deep is too deep? Planting a tree incorrectly can have an immediate or long-lasting impact on the … Continue reading
Transforming Lawns to Landscapes
In recent years, there’s been a lot of press about “No-Mow May”, a call-to-action urging us to leave … Continue reading
What to Prune Now
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy … Continue reading
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough … Continue reading
Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa The dense branches of gray dogwood provide excellent cover for many songbirds looking to rest or … Continue reading
Home Tweet Home
Different bird species like to build their nests in different places. You’re most likely to find an American … Continue reading
Starting Seed at Home
Starting seeds indoors is a fun, family-friendly winter activity. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Seeds Choose … Continue reading
Wildflowers From Seed
The seeds of each plant species are as different as the plants themselves. And each seed requires different … Continue reading
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa The square stems of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) reach about two to four feet tall with fragrant … Continue reading
Partridge-berry
Mitchella repent Keep your eye on the ground to spot this low-growing evergreen vine. Mats of glossy, dark … Continue reading
Winter’s Berry Banquet
Once the flowers fade and leaves fall, there usually isn’t much colour left in our yards, but that … Continue reading
Paper Birch
Betula papyrifera Paper birch is a stand-out in all seasons due to its unique white, peeling bark, but … Continue reading
Leaf Mold, Compost Gold
Discover the Benefits As tree leaves turn colour and begin to fall, we’re reminded of their value and … Continue reading
Leave the Leaves
Five Ways to Reuse Your Fall Leaves One of the best things about autumn is watching the green … Continue reading
Local Groundcovers for Your Yard
Plant These Species Instead To avoid or eliminate invasive groundcovers, choose some of our top native plants, find … Continue reading
Invasive Groundcovers
Learn the Difference Groundcovers that fill in a space can be a great addition to a garden. They … Continue reading