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Roses

Roses

If you have a garden with at least 6 hours of sun and well-drained soil you can plant beautiful, romantic roses. The non-grafted shrub roses are hardier and more disease resistant than other cultivars. Canadian bred and developed roses come in a variety of colors and...

Tulips And Fall Bulb Tips

Tulips And Fall Bulb Tips

Fall bulbs are a plant species that need to be planted in the ground in the fall. They require a cold period of a minimum of 6 weeks to form roots. They will bloom at different times in the spring depending on variety, warmth, and lighting conditions. WHEN TO PLANT...

Perennial Dividing & Fall Care

Perennial Dividing & Fall Care

Perennials should be divided when they are growing strongly and look healthy. Dividing a perennial when it is not going well will result in poor establishment. Also some perennials will start to die out in the center of the mass. This is a sure sign it is time to...

Fall Gardening Tips

Fall Gardening Tips

Fall is an especially important time for your gardens. It is a great time to make changes and take a few steps that will ensure your garden looks great next spring. Throughout September and October, the soil’s temperature is still warm enough that transplanted and...

Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Azaleas & Rhododendrons are known for their showy displays of flowers. From golden yellow, to bright pink they come in a range of sizes and colors. They do best in partially shaded area that has more acidic soil, such as around pine trees. With proper planting and...

Clematis

Clematis

Clematis are the Kings and Queens of vines. They have a wide range of colors in the white, pink, red, blue to purple hues. They are a wonderful addition to any garden. There are three main groups of clematis. They are grouped according to their pruning requirements....

Rosyblooms

Rosyblooms

Attractive small trees that bring interest to the landscape year-round. Fragrant white or pink blooms in early spring followed by berries that will stay through the winter on some varieties. Also brings wildlife to the garden. Zone 3. WHERE TO PLANT This tree should...

Living Screens

Living Screens

Whether you are in a new development, or an established neighborhood, everybody needs something to look at other than blank house walls, wide spans of fence, and apartment buildings. The answer is a ‘screening strategy. Many different plants can make an effective...

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