Growing Together: Multiply by dividing your perennials
By this time, hopefully you are well on your way to getting your garden beds all cleaned up. Once the initial clean-up is completed, it’s time to start inspecting your clumps of perennials
By this time, hopefully you are well on your way to getting your garden beds all cleaned up. Once the initial clean-up is completed, it’s time to start inspecting your clumps of perennials
With the incredibly warm temperatures last week it felt more like summer coming on than the beginning of spring. The star magnolias have quickly pushed out their buds, the forsythias are in bloom
To help understand pruning a bit better, last week we looked at some of the science about how a plant grows. This week, here are some tips on pruning deciduous shrubs. In general,
I love to prune. I find it relaxing. One of the first chores we attack in our gardens each spring is pruning, but I find that most people are do not know how
We are one week into spring and we are already seeing things come into bloom. No matter whether you thought this past winter was good or bad, those first signs of flowers in
It is now time to start planting some vegetable seeds indoors. No matter how many times I plant seeds, it never ceases to amaze me how everything a plant needs to grow and
Have you had enough of winter yet? I know we all are eagerly awaiting spring and, for most of us, it’s just not coming fast enough. With the heavy snowfall last week, though,
We live in a world where anxieties seem to be growing all around us. I think it is safe to say we all are in need of spaces we can retreat to, that
Sometimes I think that we create more work for ourselves than we need to. I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember the last time I said to myself, “Wow, I wish
Many of us will use container plantings to provide an accent of colour at our front doors or on our decks and patios. These pots will often be used for seasonal plantings –
Dressing up your front entrance is a great way to add curb appeal and make your guests feel welcome. Update your walkway: The front walkway that leads the eye to your entry and is an
1. Move them closer to a light source. Winter means shorter days and a reduced number of sunny days. So, it is beneficial to move plants a bit closer to the window so the
Although once considered an expensive plant to be grown by elitists, the orchid has become the top-selling indoor plant.  The orchid family is one of the largest in the realm of flowering plants: More
At this time of year, we are flooded with award shows like the Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars. But why should actors and singers receive all glory? Did you know that plants receive
I think that there is one thing that we can all agree on – kids spend too much time on their phones or in front of screens.  Whatever happened to the good
There is something about a new year that makes you want to set some new goals. Usually, those goals are centered around health, finances or self-improvement. This year why not set some new
Your Christmas tree is your canvas, so it’s important to select a good one — gorgeous ornaments can do only so much for a scraggly tree. Some people prefer the look and smell
Mistletoe, poinsettias, holly and wassailing were not always part of our Christmas traditions. Here is a bit of history. Mistletoe:Â The whole idea of mistletoe started in the days of the ancients Druids (around
Decorating with live Christmas greenery has long been a tradition cherished by families around the globe.  The fragrance of freshly cut evergreen boughs as you enter a home at Christmas time is
Well, we all knew that it was coming, against all hopes and wishes, and yes, it arrived. Last weekend’s first major snowfall is a sure sign that the gardening season has come to
What a glorious fall it has been. The colours have just been amazingly vibrant this year and have lasted a long time. We live in such a beautiful area and there are certain
As you start packing things away in the shed or garage in anticipation of winter, take a few extra minutes to clean up your garden tools properly and have them ready for action
Over the last three weeks I have been writing about things that you can still be doing in your garden before winter sets in. I am certainly not trying to rush the onset
Are you thinking of preparing new gardens next spring? Or do you have an existing vegetable garden that could use some soil improvement? Why not try some lasagna gardening. This is a no-dig,
When it comes to fall garden chores, there are two main jobs that need to be done concerning your perennials. One is dividing them and the other is cutting them back. Dividing perennials:Â There
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