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Sugar Maple
The Sugar Maple, a majestic tree species, possesses an impressive lifespan exceeding two centuries. Its vibrant colours reach their zenith during the autumn season,…
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Downy Serviceberry Quick Growth Guide
The Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier rubra) is a food source for over 40 bird species. Its berries can be utilized to produce jams and pies,…
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10 Trees and Shrubs with Colorful Bark
By Patricia Mosher While our gardens are snoozing this month, it’s easy to forget that bark, (yes, bark!), can add colour and texture to…
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Plant of the month: Larch
If you love the effect of an evergreen tree and the brilliant fall color of a deciduous tree, you can have both with a…
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Growth and Care for Prickly Pear Cactus
The Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is Canada’s only native cactus, and is a great conversation piece. The Prickly Pear Cactus is a unique…
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Gardening in the Month of September
For Ottawa – Zone 5
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10 Fabulous Bulbs to Plant in the Fall
It’s time to set the stage for brilliant spring color by choosing bulbs to plant in the fall to enjoy in your beds, borders, and…
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Plant of the month: Burning Bush
Gardeners who covet a crimson crush of color in October should look no further than a burning bush, Euonymous alatus. Almost any garden site…
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Canada Mayflower Growing Guide
Canada Mayflower can form large patches in a wide range of habitats, but it is most common in boreal coniferous forests. They are abundant…
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Home Inspections: Why To Look At More Than Just The House
When you purchase a home, many buyers will opt to have a home inspection done on the property. This inspection can be very helpful…
