Ideas & How To's
Wrapping Up Your Summer Garden
The tail end of summer is one of the busiest seasons in the garden. The slightly cooler weather gives the plants a burst of energy, with beautiful summer blooms, a bounty of vegetables, and unfortunately, weeds. Read more to learn about what you can do to prepare your garden for the Fall/Winter seasons and get a head start come Spring!
DIY: Fall Bulbs
Looking to learn more about how to plant your fall bulbs? Read up on the winter chilling, planting, preparing a bed for the bulbs, and after flowering maintenance!
DIY Fall Front Door Decorating
Looking to add some flare to your front porch this fall? A simple arrangement of corn stalks, straw bales, fall mums, a not-so-scary scarecrow and a pumpkin will do the trick! This can be a perfect photo-op for kids and can set the scene for the beginning of the fall season!
DIY: Tropical Foliage Plants
Foliage Plants are like adding a breath of fresh air to a room and in fact that is exactly what they do, increase the amount of oxygen in a room. They are also very attractive, decorative and functional, as well as being relatively easy to care for.
Perennials in Bloom - Month by Month
For reliable color year after year, look for perennial flowers. These plants come back in the Spring, growing bigger and better with each succeeding season. If you want colour all season, plant a mixture of spring-, summer-, and fall-flowering perennials. Continue reading for the full list.
No-Fuss Grass: The Beauty of Ornamental Grass
Looking for a drought tolerant, fuss-free solution for your gardens? Read more to see how ornamental grasses are both dramatic in appearance but also easy to care for.
How to Make Fresh Flowers Look Their Best
Want to keep your blooms lasting longer? Follow a few of these simple cut flower care ideas and you will keep your blooms vibrant and long lasting.
How To Keep Your Garden Hydrated
Summer is the peak growing time for gardens. However, sunshine and heat can make it tricky for your plants to stay hydrated. Read more for tips and tricks to keep your garden healthy.
Get Ready For Harvest
One of the most exciting parts of growing a vegetable garden is harvesting. How do you know when the best time to harvest is? Read more to learn about key signs and what you can do to ensure you're harvesting the best crop possible.
Attracting Butterflies To Your Garden
Butterflies are an extremely helpful part of our ecosystem, and promoting a healthy environment for them is a very important step in protecting butterfly populations. How do you attract them to your garden? What do they eat?
Attracting Hummingbirds To Your Garden
If you’re looking to attract more hummingbirds into your space, look no further. This blog will provide three steps on how to attract these beautiful almost magical birds to your space.
Tips For This Strawberry Season
Strawberries are easy to grow in fairly small containers including hanging baskets, strawberry planters or right in your garden. This makes them the perfect addition to both the home and patio garden. The secret to success is lots of sunshine.