Ideas & How To's
Roses – Types and Pruning
Roses need full sun, at least six hours per day. Rose Types: Hybrid Tea – Large, many petalled, single or double flowers, usually alone and occasionally in clusters of three to five.
Mother's Day Gift Guide
It’s time to celebrate Mom! Why not make this year a little extra special by discovering moments to surprise and delight her. It is about filling the day with smiles, laughter, and love, because this day is all about Mom.
Planting a Vegetable Garden
First, make a list of all the vegetables your family enjoys (there is no use growing a vegetable if it won’t get eaten). Then, put a number beside each variety indicating the number of plants required to feed you and your family.
Home Grown: Cold Hardy Crops
It’s time to get growing! If you’re like us, that sunshine and warm spring weather make us a little antsy to get outdoors and begin planting. Although it’s still too early for annuals and most vegetables, there are a few crops that prefer cooler temperatures.
Get Your Yard Spring Ready with These Seven Simple Steps
As Spring Fever sets in the to-do list to get your lawn and gardens ready can feel daunting. We get it. We love Spring, but the cleaning up process can feel never-ending. Our Garden Gallery checklist will provide you with some tips to get your property ready for gardening and sunshine.
5 Spring Tips to Dress up your Doorway
Our front door and entranceway is the space that welcomes and invites us into our home. It is an opportunity to express a bit of our personality as we change up our outdoor décor to match the evolving seasons.
5 Easy Herbs to Grow at Home
Herbs are a staple in most Ontario kitchens, but have you ever wondered how you can grow them at home? For centuries, cultures all over the world have been growing herbs and spices to add flavour to their dishes. A
Forcing Bulbs
Bulbs can bring spring cheer indoors and brighten up your home, particularly in the middle of the long winter.
First Day of Spring
March 20th marks the first day of spring. This hopeful season is full of growth and new possibilities. It is a time to explore activities, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy a little bit of sunshine.
It’s Time for a Spring Lawn Check-Up
As the snow melts away, you may be surprised to find that your once, lush green lawn is less vibrant. The accumulative effect of salt, snow, wind, and frosty weather can cause damage to both the roots and tips of your grass. But that’s not all, winter may have been hiding some unexpected surprises, including mould and root damage from voles.
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.
5 Best Plants for Cleaner Air
Purify the air in your home in a budget and environmentally friendly way!
