Garden Care Summertime in our gardens should be the ultimate outdoor sensory retreat. The wonderful long evenings on the deck or patio should be the antidote to the stress we all feel during our busy days. The big question is: can our decks, patios and gardens meet...
Garden Care School will soon be out and kids will be full of glee, excited for the plethora of adventures that summer will surely bring… and then, by week two, they’ll be looking for things to do. Bring on the garden! Gardening is an art, a science and a life skill...
Garden Care We’re often asked for suggestions for a long-blooming, flowering shrub that’s happy in a sunny spot, and people are often surprised when one of our top picks is ‘Roses!’ Add to that that they are largely drought tolerant, many have a lovely fragrance, they...
how to weed my lawn Taking Your Time With very few exceptions your lawn and soil will need time to adjust to new conditions as you change them. A good rule of thumb is to wait until you have mowed your lawn three times before addressing the next issue. Yes, it can...
crotons plant This is one of the hardest times of the year for our indoor plants due to the extra warmth from heaters and fireplaces and the low humidity inside our homes. The short daylight hours aren’t much help either! Things do get better, though, as we inch along...
mahonia Now that we’re officially in winter, any outside colour is a real treat. Believe it or not, though, a wealth of flowering shrubs have been blooming in many gardens since late November! To me, a fragrant Chinese witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis), blooming in...
