The Beauty of Growing Fruit Trees
Every year, more and more people discover the beauty of the plentitude of showy blossoms on fruit trees around April and May. It’s a memorable display to be sure. Those blossoms of course set the fruit to be harvested later in the season – the absolute best time to have a fruit tree in your […]
Starting Seeds Indoors & Cold Weather Crops
March is the month that many of us have waited for all winter. It’s seed-starting time for lots of heat loving vegetables, herbs and flowers that will be transplanted outside in May or June. It’s also time to plan for cool weather crops. Cool weather crops?! This can be a revelation to many of us […]
Tropical Plants Add Life
If dull days have you feeling a little down, a fresh, green, tropical plant might just be the tonic to inject some life into your living space and brighten things up. Go Green Spring flowers are beautiful, but the hero of Spring is the abundance of green. As everything comes back to life, it’s the […]
It’s Time to Plan Your Landscape Design
Believe it or not, winter is the absolute best time to ponder, dream, and plan your garden and landscape design. Why? Spring is the optimal season to plant and transplant, and with a design in hand, we can hit the ground running once warmer temperatures arrive. Can you plant and transplant throughout the garden season? […]
7 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
If you bought a live tree for Christmas, maybe from your friends at Eising, and you’re wondering what to do with it after the holidays, we have 7 ways to recycle or upcycle it. The needles and tinsel may be falling off, and you’re probably ready to give it the “Heave Ho!”, but wait! Check […]
5 Easy Steps for Complete Fall Lawn Care
You shouldn’t overlook your fall yard work while you’re browsing fall fashions and slamming pumpkin spice lattes! A little lawn care will save you plenty of effort next spring once the snow has melted. Trust us—the last task you want to add to your spring cleaning list is rotting leaf removal! Complete These Fall […]
The 8 Best Ornamental Grasses for Ontario Landscapes
Have you ever tried planting ornamental grasses in your garden or landscape? There are so many reasons to love them! In garden beds, throughout the landscape, or in mixed container arrangements, ornamental grasses bring plenty of visual impact and appeal—even in winter! There are several different varieties we can grow in Southern Ontario, and they’re […]
Identifying Hydrangea Diseases & Choosing the Best Treatment
Hydrangeas are gorgeous flowering shrubs, but they don’t look so great when their leaves are splotchy, wilting, or curling! If you spot any signs of disease and fungal damage in your hydrangeas, this guide will help you identify the problem and select the proper treatment method. The Key to Successful Hydrangea Disease Treatment is […]
Blossom End Rot: What’s the Cause, and How Do You Beat It?
Blossom end rot is a common issue that gardeners face when growing tomatoes and other vegetable plants, but it’s very easy to beat. Though it may look like a fungus or pathogen, the cause of blossom end rot is much less worrisome—it’s just a vitamin deficiency! If your plant shows signs of blossom end rot, […]
6 Fast-Growing Trees for Southern Ontario
There are so many gorgeous trees to plant in Southern Ontario, but waiting for them to reach maturity can be a real test of patience! If you want shade and high-impact colour in your landscape ASAP, opt for fast-growing varieties. With vibrant foliage, gorgeous texture, and shade from the hot sun, these beautiful, fast-growing trees […]