Ideas & How To's
The Mid-Summer Garden Refresh
By the time late July arrives, even the most beautiful gardens can start to lose a little of their sparkle. The good news? Your gardening season is far from over.
Summer Starts at the Table
One of the greatest rewards of gardening isn't simply watching your plants grow. It's enjoying them. After months of planting, watering and tending your garden, summer invites us to slow down and appreciate everything we've created.
Beat the Heat: A Summer Survival Guide for You & Your Garden
Summer is what we wait for all year, but when temperatures climb, our gardens need a little extra attention.
Heat waves don't just affect people. Lawns, annuals, vegetables, trees and shrubs all respond differently to prolonged periods of hot, dry weather.
Made in the Shade: How to Create a Cool and Colourful Backyard Retreat
On a hot summer afternoon, a shady corner of the garden can feel like a welcome escape from the heat. Whether created naturally by mature trees or intentionally through thoughtful landscape design, shade gardens offer beauty, comfort and environmental benefits that can be enjoyed throughout the growing season.
Garden to Vase: How to Grow, Cut and Arrange Beautiful Flowers From Your Garden
In June, one of the most common questions we hear is, "What's eating my plants?" While some insects can cause damage, many others are actually helping your garden thrive.
Knowing the difference between a garden pest and a beneficial insect can save you time, money and frustration throughout the growing season.
The Best Things Dad Grows Aren't Always in the Garden
When I think about my dad, Francis Ferragine, I don't think about business first. I think about his tomatoes.
Every summer, Dad took great pride in growing the biggest, tastiest tomatoes he could. He was always checking on them, watering them, and making sure they had everything they needed to thrive.
Friend or Foe? 5 Garden Pests and 3 Beneficial Bugs Every Gardener Should Know
In June, one of the most common questions we hear is, "What's eating my plants?" While some insects can cause damage, many others are actually helping your garden thrive.
Knowing the difference between a garden pest and a beneficial insect can save you time, money and frustration throughout the growing season.
Plants That Give You More Than Just Flowers
The best plants in the garden do more than simply bloom. Some attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Others help pollinators thrive, tolerate heat and drought, save time with low maintenance care, or even support important causes in the community.
Ready for Seed Starting?
Starting seeds indoors is a great (and inexpensive) way to fill your garden. It gives you a great opportunity to try new and different varieties of plants, as well as experiment with planting times.
No-Fuss Grass: The Beauty of Ornamentals
Are 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 texture with their unique variegated leaves and plume-like blooms.
Get Ready for Harvest
One of the most exciting parts of growing a vegetable garden is harvesting. Regular harvesting will not only bring fresh produce to your table but will actually keep the plants healthier. However, sometimes it can be tricky knowing when your freshly grown produce is ready to be picked. Sunshine, warm weather, and rain can all impact when your crops are ready to be harvested.
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. This summer, avoid wilted and dying plants by creating an environment that will help you use water more efficiently.
