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Your New Tree’s First Year: Watering, Protection, and More

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Planting a new tree or shrub is a big commitment—not just because of all the watering you’ll do, but because these plants will most likely live on your property longer than you will! Since your new tree or shrub is about to be a permanent (or near-permanent) fixture in your landscape, you’ll want to know […]

Hostas: Planting & Maintaining a Shade Garden

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The hosta, or plantain lily, is a highly regarded go-to when it comes to shade gardens. There’s just so much to love about this low-maintenance perennial! Its compact form makes it perfect for borders and mass planting or filling out gaps in the garden. While it does produce some pretty flowers in summer, the hosta […]

Your Spring Garden Prep & Maintenance Checklist

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Ah, spring at last! Those of us who have been itching to get outside and play in the garden have finally gotten our wish—but don’t start hauling home your bedding annuals just yet. First things first, work your way through this spring gardening checklist and get your landscape set up for warmer temperatures and another […]

How Warm Winters Affect Your Garden & Landscape

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This is not a typical year for winter landscape care. As I stare out my front door, I see only an inch or two of snow and in some spaces patches of green grass staring back at me. While this exceedingly mild winter has been great for getting some much-needed fresh air and exercise, it […]

Landscaping with Fruit Trees

Now that we’re seeing more and more days of T-shirt weather, lots of us are starting to get the “gardening itch”—we’re ready to begin planting, ASAP! While it’s a little on the early side for some of our more tender plants, the cooler days of spring are great opportunities for planting fruit trees. With another […]

Your Fall Tree Planting Guide

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No landscape is complete without trees. When I think about mature neighbourhoods, the changing seasons, and the most breathtaking Canadian landscapes, the trees are the first things that come to mind. Not to mention, the smell of freshly fallen leaves in autumn just so happens to be one of my all-time favourite smells—second only to […]

The Benefits of Mulch

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If I asked you right now, on the spot, to name your top two most annoying gardening chores, what would you say? I’m going to guess one would be dealing with weeds and the other would be keeping your plants in that Goldilocks moisture zone—not too wet, not too dry. If you aren’t already using […]

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