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Lance-Leaved Figwort
Prized in native gardens and restoration projects, discover the real value and beauty of Lance-Leaved Figwort to attract bees, butterflies, and birds like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!
Barren Strawberry Quick Growing Guide
Discover how to enhance growth and appearance of Barren Strawberry with expert tips. Ideal for woodland gardens and groundcover in Ontario.
Understanding Soil
Uncover the secrets of soil layers and learn how to create an optimal environment for your garden with this comprehensive guide.
Benefits and Selection of Urban Trees
Discover the top urban trees in Ontario, their benefits, and how to select and plant them for a healthier, greener environment.
Sugar Maple
Learn about the impressive lifespan and vibrant colors of the national tree of Canada, home to maple syrup production.
Downy Serviceberry Quick Growth Guide
Explore the Downy Serviceberry and its edible berries enjoyed by over 40 bird species, perfect for jams and pies with a taste reminiscent of blueberries.
Canadian Serviceberry, an Important Food Source
Canadian Serviceberry’s stunning white spring flowers turn an outstanding orange in the fall. It’s blackberries are a valued source of food.
My Foray into Hydroponics at Home
Start your hydroponic journey with an AeroGarden for homegrown healthy greens and herbs. Easy setup, LED lights, no soil. Get growing!
Dutchman’s Breeches Care and Growth
Learn about Dutchman’s Breeches care and growth from seed, an ephemeral spring wildflower with unique blooming habits and care tips for your garden.
How To Use Plastic Sheeting And Mulch In The Garden
Discover the benefits of using plastic sheeting and mulch in your garden to boost plant growth, control pests, and improve yields.
A Garden to Welcome Beneficial Insects
Learn how to create a welcoming garden for pollinators, predators, and decomposers. Enhance plant growth and garden health with beneficial insects.
Coneflower – Echinacea Care and Propagation
Learn about coneflower propagation and care for beautiful, tough plants that attract butterflies, bees, and birds to your garden!
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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.
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!
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.
Flowering Perennials for Four Seasons of Interest
Flowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens.
Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
Learn about a variety of acid loving plants that add beauty to your garden. From azaleas to hydrangeas, unlock a colorful world of gardening possibilities.
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.
Plants that Attract Monarch Butterflies
Choose the right plants for your monarch butterfly garden. If you feed them plants they like, they will pollinate your entire garden.
Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus are hardy perennials, while others are annuals, shrubs, or tropical plants. Hibiscus plants are grown for a variety of uses.
Tips For Making Landscape Mounds And Berms
Landscape berms and mounds are an easy and attractive way to add interest to your yard and landscape. Building them isn’t complicated.
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.
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Water Wise Gardening
Discover the importance of saving water, from graduated water bills to sustainable gardening practices like rainwater harvesting and runoff prevention in Ottawa.
The exotic African Milk Tree, Euphorbia trigona
African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona) has a variety of landscaping and gardening uses. It is a tall, rugged, easy-care plant with thorns.
Lavender is a Popular fragrant plant
Learn how to grow lavender from seed and enjoy its therapeutic benefits for stress relief and peaceful sleep. Discover different varieties and creative uses for dried flower bunches.
FERTILIZER FOR GROWING COFFEE AT HOME
Knowing about the best fertilizer for growing coffee plant becomes necessary for the plant to reach its fullest potential.
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.
Spike Mats Solution To Plants Being Dug Up
It is time to clear up the mess left by chipmunks and salvage my garden. Join me as I describe my battle with nature, some tips for keeping chipmunks away, and prepare for the colourful blooms of peonies in this article.
In Defence of Earwigs in Your Garden
Learn about the truth behind earwigs as garden pests and beneficial insects. Discover why they may not be as harmful as they seem!
Caring for a Nest Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’)
Discover how to nurture Nest Spruce in cold, dry regions for vibrant growth in harsh winters. Tips from Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge.
Learn How To Grow Sedum Plants
Growth and spread of Sedum plants vary significantly from species to species. They may spread several feet but only grow a few inches high.
It was March 2020
But spring didn’t know. The flowers gave way to fruit, the birds made their nest, the swallows had arrived …
Early Goldenrod
Grow Early Goldenrod, Solidago juncea, a resilient herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers. This adaptable wildflower of the Asteraceae family withstands poor, dry soils and full sun, and with minimal maintenance, can fill spaces with its profusion of flowers and slen,der shrub-like appearance. Learn when and how to care for it and how to distinguish it from its cousins!
Ways To Minimize Transplant Shock
Some of your trees or plants might wilt or die after transplant. Prevent transplant shock by taking these preventative measures!
Gardens Ottawa History Presentation
This is a super interesting video of a slide presentation for anybody interested in Ottawa’s garden history dating back to the 1800’s
Bog Rosemary
Bog rosemary is an arctic-tough, garden-pretty, small evergreen shrub. See why it is easy to care for and why animals leave it alone.
Canada Milk Vetch
Attract hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and bees with Canada Milk Vetch – a beautiful flower perfect for bouquets, heavy clay soils and winter flowerpots. Perfect for restoration gardens, erosion control and dry climates.
Upgrading Your Garden at Almost No Cost
Upgrading your garden won’t happen without experimentation with landscaping and yard work, for a long-lasting and beautiful garden.
Pergola Design: Make Your Backyard A Beautiful Hangout
Proper pergola designs are a beautiful and easy way to make your outdoor space feel like an oasis! Pergolas use posts for structural support.
Thimbleweed Care, Propagation, Toxicity
Thimbleweed is an excellent spring flower for the shaded or woodland garden. Read about Thimbleweed care, propagation, and toxicity.
Prevent Black Spot On Roses
Roses are especially susceptible to Black Spot malady when the weather is hot and humid and nights are damp and cool. Find how to treat them.
Understanding Soil
Uncover the secrets of soil layers and learn how to create an optimal environment for your garden with this comprehensive guide.
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.
Trout Lily: Photogenic and Useful
Trout lily has stunning yellow flowers that bloom in the early spring. Trout lilies can blanket the forest floor as they mature. Read on.
Dehydrator Recipes for Storing Food
Dehydration is the best way to store food for the long-term. We worked to find the best dehydrator recipes for preserving foods.
Grass Leaved Goldenrod Adds Colour
Grass-Leaved Goldenrod is a colourful upright perennial. The bright yellow plants are suitable for cottage gardens, borders, and meadows.