Ideas & How To's
How To Prepare & Protect Your Fruit Trees For Winter
Fruit trees need protection to survive the challenges of winter and thrive in spring. From mulching and watering to wrapping trunks and pruning, this guide shares practical steps to prepare and protect your fruit trees against cold weather, wildlife, and temperature swings. With a little care now, you’ll set the stage for healthy growth and abundant harvests next season.
7 Native Plants that Attract Pollinators To Your Garden
Want to support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while adding beauty to your yard? Planting native species is the best way to attract pollinators. This guide highlights seven native plants—from purple coneflowers to goldenrod—that thrive in home gardens and provide food and shelter for pollinators all season long.
How To Create a Fall Planter ?
A fall planter is one of the easiest ways to refresh your outdoor space as the seasons change. With the right container, quality soil, seasonal plants, and natural décor, you can design an arrangement that adds warmth and colour to your entryway or patio. This step-by-step guide shows you how to build and maintain a planter that thrives through cooler weather and enhances your home with autumn charm.
5 Ways to Create a Cozy Backyard with Décor and Lighting
Your backyard can become a true outdoor retreat with just a few thoughtful touches. By layering plants, lighting, cozy textures, heat sources, and gathering spaces, you can transform any patio or garden into a warm, inviting extension of your home. These simple design strategies create comfort, encourage connection, and make your outdoor area just as welcoming as any indoor room.
5 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Fall
Fall is the most important season for preparing your Brampton garden for success next year. From harvesting crops before the first frost to cleaning up spent plants, planting bulbs, and refreshing your lawn, the work you do now pays off in a stronger, healthier garden come spring. This guide explores five essential fall tasks for Brampton homeowners, with expert tips tailored to our local clay soils and Zone 5b/6a climate.
10 Essential Gardening Tasks for August
August is a busy month for Brampton gardeners. While summer blooms are still going strong, the garden is already shifting toward fall. From harvesting ripe tomatoes and apples to watering deeply in clay soils, August is all about balancing care with preparation. By staying on top of pruning, mulching, pest control, and late-season planting, Brampton homeowners can keep their gardens productive, healthy, and beautiful right through to the first frost.
10 Small Fruit Trees That Thrive in Brampton Backyards
Dreaming of picking fresh, juicy fruit from your own backyard in Brampton, Ontario? You don’t need a large property to enjoy a bountiful harvest. With the right compact, cold-hardy varieties, even the smallest urban garden can produce apples, pears, cherries, plums, and more. This guide explores ten of the best small fruit trees perfectly suited to Brampton’s climate—offering expert advice on varieties, care tips, and how to keep your trees thriving for years of delicious harvests.
How To Keep Your Garden Hydrated
How To Care For Your Japanese Maples?
Japanese maples bring elegance and fall colour to gardens across Brampton. Learn how to care for these ornamental trees through late summer heat with watering tips, pruning guidance, and fall prep strategies. Discover why Japanese maples thrive in Ontario and how to keep them healthy and stunning year after year.
How To Attract Birds To Your Garden?
Late summer is a prime time for birdwatching in Brampton, Ontario. Discover how to attract birds with the best feeders for August, native plants that support local species, and tips to maintain a bird-friendly garden. Learn how to support migratory birds while enjoying a vibrant, active backyard this season.
5 Vegetables to Harvest in July (and How to Keep Them Coming)
July is when the garden starts giving back! Whether you're growing zucchini, lettuce, or green beans, this guide will help you harvest at peak ripeness and teach you simple techniques to keep your vegetable beds producing all summer long. From succession planting to proper watering, we cover everything you need for a season of success.
7 Watering Tips To Beat The Heat & Ensure Your Garden Thrives
Gardening through a GTA summer doesn’t have to be stressful—or wasteful. With the right water-wise strategies and a few smart plant choices, you can keep your outdoor space thriving through heatwaves and dry spells. This guide shares tips on mulch, irrigation, and drought-tolerant plants that are perfect for Southern Ontario’s summer climate.












