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Growing and Caring for plants involves providing them with the right conditions to thrive, which includes attention to watering, light, soil, temperature, and occasionally pruning or fertilizing.
By consistently providing appropriate care and attention, you can help your plants thrive and enjoy the beauty and benefits they bring to your home or garden.
Trout lily, a plant with stunning yellow flowers that bloom in the early spring, is quite photogenic. Large colonies of trout lilies can entirely…
Caring for a Prince of Wales Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’) in Lethbridge, Alberta, involves providing the plant with the right growing conditions…
The definition of companion planting has changed over the years. In the past, it meant planting specific plants, “companions”, with your plants to deter…
Wild Bergamot is an attractive, purple, flowering perennial, which supports many kinds of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. Its leaves are edible for tea,…
Barren Strawberry is a perennial plant that produces an abundance of vibrant yellow daisy flowers at the ends of its stems from early to…
Urban trees provide numerous benefits to our properties and the surrounding landscape and cities. They serve as cooling agents, mitigating the urban heat island…
The Sugar Maple, a majestic tree species, possesses an impressive lifespan exceeding two centuries. Its vibrant colours reach their zenith during the autumn season,…
The Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier rubra) is a food source for over 40 bird species. Its berries can be utilized to produce jams and pies,…
The serviceberry is highly adaptable to diverse growing conditions. They typically reach a height of 20 to 30 feet, making them an ideal choice…
About fifteen years ago, my good friend and fellow Master Gardener Renai introduced me to her little AeroGarden. It had four pod holes and…
Dutchman’s Breeches is an ephemeral spring woodland species. It blooms in the early spring, when sunlight hits the forest floor before the canopy of…
Echinacea is an excellent flower to grow in a garden because its brilliant colours stand out against the green surroundings. They make an eye-catching…
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. – Warren Buffett The best time to plant…
Caring for a Nest Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) in cold and dry climates involves providing the right conditions to thrive in the region’s cold,…
Caring for a Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) in Lethbridge, Alberta, requires attention to the plant’s preferences and the unique climate of the area. Nannyberry is…
Caring for a Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’) in Lethbridge, Alberta, requires understanding the plant’s needs and adapting them to the region’s…
If you’re looking for a tough, low-maintenance shrub that can handle unpredictable weather, Globe Caragana (Caragana arborescens) is a great choice. Globe Caragana is…
Successfully growing a Preston Lilac requires thoughtful consideration of your local climate and soil conditions. This guide is based on firsthand experience from the Nikka Yuko Japanese…
Veronica liwanensis was recognized as the Plant of the Month for February 2025 by the Ottawa Valley Rock Garden and Horticultural Society. Over the past…
For gardeners, winter is a time to relax, rejuvenate and dream of the upcoming growing season. It’s also the time of year that we…
These days, it seems as if there’s a new invasive species every time we turn around! Just this summer, I’ve found the dreaded jumping…
Black ash has a large natural area in the United States and Canada. It is one among the last trees to leaf out in…
It continues to be busy around here. I have pots to empty and put away, but first I need to tidy up the potting…
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