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The Joy of PerennialsA perennial is a herbaceous (soft and fleshy) plant that thrives for three or more years. Perennials come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours and can bloom from early April until late October. For these reasons, they are fast becoming more popular. Perennials are one of the easiest plants ...
DIY: PERENNIALS FOR GROUND COVERSGround covers are both decorative and problem solvers. Many thrive in shade or where lawns will not grow; others are ideal for preventing soil erosion and weed control. Perennials for ground covers are not usually the herbaceous types that die down in winter but rather evergreen types, woody ...
DIY: COLOUR SPRING TO FALL – SIX BASIC PERENNIALSThese six essential perennials are plants of size and substance. They will be the backbone of your perennial garden. With the wide choice of cultivars available in each of these six basic plants, any colour scheme is possible. Your perennial garden could consist totally of these few basic ...
Container Gardening SimplifiedContainer gardens are a great way to dress up a patio or doorway. But it’s so much more than that. These miniature gardens are an opportunity to experiment with gardening trends, explore new flowers, or simply showcase a few favourites. THE BASICS: There are five steps for a successful container ...
Feed Your PlantsWHAT’S ON YOUR PLANT MENU? FOOD AND DRINKS FOR YOUR PLANTS Do you want to know the secret of healthy plants? It’s simple. All plants need three things to grow well: sunlight, water, and nutrients. Each of these items work together to help your plants grow healthy and strong. CHECK THE LIGHT ...
DIY: PLANTING A ROCK GARDENFULL SUN Creating a rock garden on an existing slope can turn a difficult planting area into a garden asset. Using the rocks to create a series of terraces forming flat planting areas avoids the problem of erosion from rain or nitrogen. The rocks should be well sunk in the ground and should ...
No-Fuss Grass: The Beauty of Ornamental GrassAre you looking for a drought tolerant, fuss-free solution for your gardens? Then ornamental grasses may be the perfect perennial for your landscape. Dramatic in appearance and easy to care for, ornamental grasses are the ideal addition to almost any garden. These perennials add height and ...
Save Time and Money with a Drought Tolerant GardenBeautiful gardens are designed to be enjoyed. However, sometimes it can feel like the maintenance, watering, pruning, and fertilizing, leaves little time to simply sit back and smell the flowers. One simple way to reduce the amount of maintenance is to choose a well-drained area in your ...
DIY: DESIGNING A PERENNIAL GARDEN FOR SHADEThe shape and size of this design may not be precisely suitable to your garden. We hope that it can at least be helpful as a point of departure. An important point must be made straight away. We are speaking of moist shade. The many plants that do so well in shade are seeking moist conditions. ...
How To Add Autumn Colour In Your GardenThe Ontario countryside in the fall is a spectacularly colourful landscape that we all admire and enjoy. Many of us make special trips to view the brilliant colours of Maples and waysides adorned with Goldenrod and Asters. But where is the colour in our own garden? In planning our gardens, we ...