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 Veronica liwenensis is a Worthy Ground Cover
Discover the beauty of Veronica Liwanensis, an easy-to-grow ground cover perfect for rock gardens and sunny yards. Learn how to cultivate this charming plant!
Winter is dreaming season! Great Plants for Winter Interest
Discover how to create a beautiful winter garden by adding shrubs and trees with architectural interest year-round, bringing color and texture to the landscape.
Everything you want to know about Biocontrols
Introduced species become invasive in areas lacking their natural pests, diseases, and predators. Biological controls can fail without proper precautions.
Black Ash Tree
Black ash has a large natural area in the United States and Canada. These trees thrive in damp environments and are typically found in northern marshy forests.
Pots inside a Live Trap for Overwintering
I planted them in pots and protected them with chicken wire, but ended up placing the pots inside my old live trap. Now they’re safe and ready for winter.
Starting and growing native tree seeds
Learn how to properly plant and over-winter native tree seeds for germination using cold stratification and preparation techniques.
Bitternut Hickory
Discover how the Bitternut Hickory tree thrives in various environments and provides sweet rewards for wildlife in shady locations.
Growing Alpine Plants, aka Rock Gardening: Getting Started
Learn the history of rock gardens and how to grow alpine plants in your garden. Discover the unique growing conditions and design tips for success.
Ideas for Long Blooms in Small Spaces
Discover a variety of plants that bloom for weeks, from hydrangeas to clematis, perfect for adding color to your garden all year round.
The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
Many gardeners aren’t aware of the myriad benefits mulching can bring to your garden. If you’re looking for healthier soil, fewer pests, stronger plants, and a more attractive garden, then mulch could very well be the answer.
Maintaining Gooseberry Bushes
Discover expert advice on saving and rejuvenating gooseberry bushes, including tips on shade, soil, watering, diseases, and pruning for optimal growth.
Toxic Plants for Dogs and Cats, and Safe Flowers
Learn the toxic and pet friendly plants and flowers for cats, dogs, horses and other animals. Keep your four-legged family safe with this list of plants.
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Favorite Easy-To-Grow Wildflower Combinations
Discover the best wildflower combinations like Zinnias and Cosmos for long-lasting blooms and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs to your garden. Easy to grow and perfect for colorful solutions in any space!
Flowering Perennials for Four Seasons of Interest
Flowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens.
24 Flowers For September and October
Find the perfect fall-blooming flowers in September and October to add vibrant colors to your garden until first frost.
Plants That Love The Sun
Plants that love the sun may provide vitality and colour to bare regions in the landscape. Read on for ideas.
Garden Brick Ideas for an Attractive Landscape
Garden brick ideas can be elegant, functional, and can make your landscape even more inviting and exciting. Read on to explore ideas with us.
Geraniums are Easy Care Summer Darlings
Geraniums are a plant that is easy to care for and will produce flowers from spring until fall. In most zones, geraniums are an annual plant.
Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for Beginners
Hydrangeas are hardy fellas that don’t require a whole lot of fuss, producing beautiful flowers in various shapes. Read how to care for them.
Spectacular Annuals for ContainersÂ
Annuals for container gardening are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio.
Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy HibiscusÂ
Hibiscus are hardy perennials, while others are annuals, shrubs, or tropical plants. Hibiscus plants are grown for a variety of uses.
Grow a Garden Full of Memories
Celebrate loved ones and honor ancestors by choosing specific plants that hold special meaning. Grow a garden full of cherished memories in your own backyard!
Gardening In Small Spaces
Discover how to optimize your small garden space with layers of plants and create stunning color combinations for year-round blooming.
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Care For Schefflera Arboricola – Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Schefflera makes a wonderful tropical houseplant. They are attractive and easy to care for. They are also good indoor air purifiers.
Joe Pye Weed
Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a striking plant that grows tall with sturdy stems which bloom from midsummer to early October.
The Devastating Effects of Deforestation
The devastating effects of deforestation are long-lasting and far-reaching with the power to impact all living things.
Tomato Blight: Identification and Treatment
Tomato blight refers to a family of pathogens caused by fungi which spreads through foliage. We discuss how to recognize and control it.
White Trillium, an Official Emblem.
Learn to care for Ontario's floral emblem, the White Trillium (Trillium Grandiflorum). This beautiful, shade-loving wildflower is ideal for home gardens, and requires moist, humus-rich soil for optimal growth. Plant in fall for the best results.
Organizing My Seeds
Organize your seeds for winter and get ready for the next growing season- use a Christmas container to store your seed catalogues and packages for convenient access when you need them. Let the too-many cats help you clean off the top two shelves of the plant compound and get ready for the dirt.
Caring For Plants With Root Rot
One way to control Phytophthora root rot is to reduce soil compaction and provide good drainage of soil for your plant and improve the soil moisture.
What to Look for and Do at a Country Fair
Explore agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, crafts, entertainment, local cuisine, and more at a country fair. Experience community spirit and tradition!
Plant of the Month: Mountain Maple
Experience the vibrant autumn display and adaptability of mountain maples. Ideal for tight urban spaces, these trees thrive in various soil types and are shade-tolerant.
Herbs in the Garden
Discover the taste and freshness of fresh herbs in your meals and garden. Learn about the importance and endless possibilities of incorporating herbs.
10 Tips On Making Your Garden Dog Friendly (And Dog-Proof)
If have a dog, you understand the need to have a dog friendly garden. You don’t want your gorgeous plants destroyed. We give you 10 ideas.
Saskatoon Berry Bush Adapts
Discover the unique Saskatoon Berry Bush, a native of the Canadian Prairies. It withstands temperatures ranging -50° C to -60° C and yields sweet and nutty fruit with multiple health benefits. Learn more about planting and using this Rose family member in food and brewing!
Houseplants That Handle Cooler Temperatures
Don’t give up on having beautiful, indoor plants during the winter months. Explore the stunning variety of plants that have natural cold-weather hardiness to add warmth and life to your home, with minimal heating costs.
A Great Year for Growing Peppers
I am going to try to save the seeds from which to grow peppers. Probably best to buy more seeds, collect seeds as well and do a comparison.
Blue-stemmed Goldenrod is well behaved.
See the unique qualities of blue-stemmed goldenrod—attracts pollinators & is deer & rabbit-resistant. Enjoy its bright yellow flowers & bluish stems in native plant gardens, open woodland gardens, borders, wild gardens & more. Prune & divide in spring or fall.
Second Crops
Planting second crops of peas and beans and other vegetables at this time is well worth the effort. My fourth crop of lettuce is thriving.
Veggie Bites – Cool Crop Planter and Gypsy Moths
To try a cool crop planter, find a large pot and place it in partial shade. You can use seeds or seedlings. Watch for Gypsy moths.
Red Osier Dogwood Quick Growth Guide
Red Osier Dogwood has unique red stems that look great in all seasons. It is simple to grow. Read Quick Growing Guide.
On fertilizing your vegetable garden
New gardeners and even some veteran gardeners add far more garden fertilizer than their vegetables need, maybe causing plants to struggle.
Are Your Trees in Danger of Falling?
If you have numerous garden trees in the backyard, it could be dangerous as they may fall down, causing a lot of damage. This article looks at tell-tale signs of whether yours are in danger of falling.
Foamflower Shows Well in Groups
Welcome wildlife to your garden with Foamflower! A great addition, this plant has green lobed leaves that turn deep purple in falls and produces masses of lightly-scented white star-shaped flowers. Deer resistant, easy maintenance and care – perfect for summer gardens!
Building a Home Vegetable Garden
An urban vegetable garden is becoming more popular, and with the right space and the right materials, it is easy to start your own.
Black Ash Tree
Black ash has a large natural area in the United States and Canada. These trees thrive in damp environments and are typically found in northern marshy forests.