Fall Chrysanthemum Care
When I think “fall”, I can’t help but imagine chrysanthemums and ornamental grasses. In my opinion, fall is all about rich colours and comforting textures, and chrysanthemums (or, as they’re […]
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Your Guide to Late Summer Watering in Guelph
Here in Guelph, the transition from summer to fall is a beautiful process to behold. Our landscapes shift from the neon colour palettes of summer to an array of rich, […]
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
What a wild ride the weather in Guelph has been this year! Just weeks ago, we were all feeling gloomy because it was too wet, and now we’re all running […]
6 Gorgeous Flowering Shrubs for Guelph Landscapes
While it’s always exciting to check out the year’s new annuals, I’m a sucker for shrubs. A good flowering shrub adds so much structure and beauty to a landscape, and […]
Getting Rid of Cats in the Garden
Remember that old folk song, The Cat Came Back? So many of us grew up listening to that song, or playing it for our kids, and wondering why old Mister […]
Controlling Japanese Beetles, Aphids, Ants, and Caterpillars
The garden is a true Wild West of critters. From friendly pollinators, like leafcutter bees, to the despised Japanese beetle, we plant enthusiasts are forever trying to maintain a natural […]
Turning Your Hydrangea Blue
Roses are pink, violets are blue, hydrangeas can be either one of the two. That, ladies and gentlemen, is my ode to the hydrangea. As you might have guessed, I […]
6 Shrubs to Bring Fragrance to Your Landscape
It’s been proven that scent is closely linked to memory. We’ve all had the delightful experience of catching a whiff that brought us back to our childhoods. I’ve been thinking […]
Leafcutter Bees: Summer’s Version of the Mason
As gardeners, we spend a lot of time thinking about pests. With so many farms and gardens around the Guelph area, there are plenty of nasties around to ruin our […]
Planting for Four Season Colour
As a landscape designer, one of the most important aspects of my job is to make sure a landscape design looks beautiful at any time of year (yes, even during […]