The Snowberry is a great addition to many types of landscapes or gardens as an ornamental shrub, as it is easy to care for and very low maintenance. Native to North America, snowberry shrubs are sometimes known as waxberry or ghostberry. Due to their deciduous nature, they shed their leaves in the winter season like…
The Forget Me Not flower, by any other name would not be so sweet to gardeners, nor would the other numerous little blue forget me not flowers affectionately given the same name by their admirers.
True forget-me-not flowers have been prized by gardeners for generations.
Perhaps the little blue flowers of the forget-me-not are cherished because they are reminiscent of gardens of the long ago childhood gardens, or those of a beloved mother or grandmother.
Insects are all at once the friend and the foe of the gardener. Beneficial bugs help with pollination and can help to keep the population of other insect species under control.
Most people who grow roses, at one time or another will face the dreaded “black spot.” The first steps to reduce the possibility of your roses having black spot is cultural.
Taxus weevil is a very serious pest both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings. Hailing from Europe, this pest was first seen in the United States in the early 1900s.Today it is one of the most widely distributed and destructive pests.
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies you should consider before you decide what to plant.
Colour is coming back to my garden. The crocuses are jewel-like in the early morning, the bloodroot opens up to the spring sunshine, and the daffodils are ready to burst into flower. Greetings fellow gardeners, This very early spring seems to be continuing. The too-many cats are sniffing the air in the screened porch, and…
Dramatic, bizarre garden succulents lend themselves perfectly to the enhancing of contemporary architecture. Once banished to the rock garden, these plants are becoming more and more popular in and around modern homes.
If you have started some seeds, the first thing that you should see is a pair of leaves. These are called seed leaves and almost every seed you plant will start out this way. Greetings, fellow gardeners! Another week has wandered by, and we are still at home. I spent a lot of time outside,…
I’m not exaggerating when I say that creating this pollinator garden is one of the best decisions I ever made, and that it has changed my life. You can read about why and how I created my garden in a blog post I wrote for the Wild Pollinator Partners. Perhaps you will be inspired to…
Do you want to use plastic plants in your home, or popular houseplants? Real plants contribute to a healthy home. Plastic plants are easier to care for, by popular belief. But have you ever tried to dust one? They might actually be more work. Especially compared to succulents, for example. They help clear the air…
Keeping an urban beehive in a town or city may seem like a strange idea, as our first thought may be that bees would thrive best in the countryside, with lots of clean air and plants for the bees to pollinate. But it’s a fact that bees in an urban environment can thrive and are more healthy and productive than bees found in the country.
People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.
Topiary is found most of the time at large theme parks like Disney World because of a significant amount of time required to trim the leaves and branches to intricate figures and cost of that time.
If you want to grow cannabis for the first time, you’ll need to get familiar with some ground rules. There are many different options for marijuana strains, grow lights, nutrients, and grow spaces.
Trees are an important element to your backyard landscape. Not only do trees provide much-needed shade in our increasingly urban suburbia, but their lush, green foliage adds amazing aesthetics. But sometimes our common backyard trees can fall victim to unforeseeable natural threats.
One last stop that is definitely on my “to do” list is a visit to local Carp vineyards and winery where they grow both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their website says they are: “practitioners of truly sustainable viticulture”. Tastings are from 11 to 6 on Sundays. They can also be found at the Landsdowne Market.
The Tomatillo plant, an odd-looking distant tomato cousin and one of the essential ingredients in Mexican cuisine, especially recipes of green tomatillo salsa. These wild growing central American natives and member of the nightshade family are commonly found in local markets. Fresh tomatillos boast a sweet citrusy flavor.
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