We’ve all been there… you have happy, thriving plants in your garden one day, and the next day you find devastation in the form of half-eaten leaves on your prized vegetable plants. Although many bugs … Read more
Do you have landscaping projects planned for this year? Many of us do, whether it’s due to acquiring a new house and yard, or simply ideas to spruce up an existing area. And for most … Read more
Raised beds have become an extremely popular gardening trend in the last decade and with good reason! Whether you’re growing vegetables or flowers, tending them in raised beds can lead to bigger and better results. … Read more
Summertime at last! For many of us, this is a favorite season, filled with barbecues and pool parties, and pleasant afternoons spent in the garden. After holing up indoors for so long during the inclement … Read more
Americans spend more than a whopping 1 billion dollars on mulch every year, and a good part of those sales are to ordinary homeowners who are doing their own landscaping. If you’re eyeing your yard, … Read more
As the saying goes, every room and every outfit needs a touch of black, and the same is true of your outdoor décor. Black stone can be used in many different ways in your landscape … Read more
So, you’ve decided that your property has too much lawn! What’s next for your yard? Planning to replace grass with garden beds? Or are you simply going to create mulched areas to cut down on … Read more
Spider mites are a common problem for plant lovers, whether it be indoors or outdoors. These tiny pests can get out of control if you’re not vigilant, as they reproduce at an astonishing rate. One … Read more
If there’s any one bug that can make most people shudder when it’s found crawling on their exposed skin, it’s a tick. And no wonder! These tiny creatures, who are technically arachnids, not insects, feed … Read more
Many plants that northern gardeners grow as annuals are, in fact, tender perennials. That list includes vegetables such as peppers and artichokes, and flowers like snapdragons and impatiens, fruits like figs, and favourite herbs such … Read more