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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 […]

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 […]

Fall Landscape Dos and Don’ts

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If you’ve already made your way through our fall garden checklist, congratulations! However, late fall brings a few additional demands to prepare your landscape for winter. With just weeks to go before the snow arrives for good, here’s what to prioritize in your yard—and what you can cross off your list for good! Late Fall […]

Troubleshooting Hydrangeas

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It’s hydrangea season again! Are you loving it as much as I am? It seems like everyone in the world is in love with these fabulous shrubs, and for good reason—there’s no substitute for their incredible flower heads. However, like all plants worth growing, hydrangeas come with their fair share of challenges. Depending on how […]

Top Tips for a Gorgeous Summer Landscape

We’re smack-dab in the middle of summer, and I don’t know about you, but I’m loving it! Greenery everywhere, the first veggie crops are about ready for the table, and even though it’s been stinkin’ hot and humid in Southern Ontario, it feels good to sit on the patio with a cold drink and soak […]

Spring Pruning is Time Well Spent

During dark times, I always try to look for the light. I’ve said it before; I’m here, and you’re here, and that’s something to be grateful for. In fact, it seems like there’s more to be appreciated now than ever—like our health, our families, and our personal space.  Many, if not all of us, are […]

How to Repel Mosquitoes

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By the time spring has really set in, I’m beyond ready to break out the short-sleeves and capris. There’s only a matter of time before they arrive. First, I see the bites on my ankles. Then I start to hear the odd one buzzing in my ear. At last, the mosquitoes arrive en masse to […]

Pruning

For those like me, who feel connected to nature and understand the energy and life bundled inside the branches and stems of our gardens, pruning might seem like a harsh and selfish act. Although this is a natural way of thinking at first, it’s important to understand that pruning isn’t all about appearance! Pruning is […]

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