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Roses

Roses

Jun 22, 2023

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...

Perennial Dividing & Fall Care

Perennial Dividing & Fall Care

Jan 11, 2023

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

Jan 11, 2023

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...

Fall Composting

Fall Composting

Jan 11, 2023

Fall is a great time to gather materials to add to your compost pile. Composting can help your soil retain nutrients and moisture. Consider leaf & perennial composting to provide winter homes for ladybugs. LATE FALL COMPOSTING TIPS Till the annuals in. Most...

Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Jan 11, 2023

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

Jan 11, 2023

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

Jan 11, 2023

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...

Drought Tolerant Plants

Drought Tolerant Plants

Jan 11, 2023

Planning a garden with plants that, once established, are drought tolerant can save you time and money on water. There are many beautiful plants, that when combined, can give you a great effect, with less water. They do require regular watering till they get...

Plants For Alkaline Soils

Plants For Alkaline Soils

Jan 11, 2023

Plant growth is often reduced in alkaline soil because water and essential nutrients can’t easily penetrate the soil. This can lead to nutrient deficiency and stunted growth in plants. Soil can be amended to lower the PH level. Picking plants that thrive in high...

Lasagna Gardening

Lasagna Gardening

Jan 11, 2023

Lasagna gardening or sheet composting is an organic gardening method that results in fluffy, rich soil, with very little work. This is a perfect project for fall time. You are going to build a garden by layering nitrogen and carbon sources, like creating lasagna. It’s...

Dividing Perennials

Dividing Perennials

Jan 11, 2023

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...

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