As the snow falls, it might not be the perfect time to discuss the landscaping of the gardens, but that’s exactly what the city’s streetscape committee did on Tuesday morning. As the heavy lifting of the Crescent Park renovations and expansion comes to an end, decisions must begin to beRead More →
I have to be honest, there is no such thing as an “invincible” plant, but there are more than a few that come close. It’s the hardy plants, the disease and pest tolerant plants, and the “leave me alone” plants that don’t want to be fussed about. The “invincibles” areRead More →
If you are looking to start gardening, you will definitely need to find the perfect pots for your baby plants. Arguably the most intimidating part of transitioning from a balcony to a garden was watching the first one get wrapped up in the back of a moving van. It wasn’tRead More →
Home improvement chain aims to divert more than 2 million pots of plants and seedlings from landfills as part of a new sustainability program. Miter 10’s jar recycling program, announced Thursday, allows customers to wash and return jars to any of its stores. The pots will then be melted, shreddedRead More →
Reading time: 3 minutes With the decrease in land area, large houses with small garden spaces are becoming commonplace. This means that the scope of landscaping cannot be elaborate – it must be succinct. If you’ve bought a home in a new development area and don’t know how to workRead More →
Take care of your garden We now continue the seasonal focus on garden development, considering the timely installation of new plants as we enter the rainy season (after a long wait). The basics of garden development are the selection and placement of plants. Let’s focus on the placement. Spacing AnRead More →
It’s surprising what you can achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most basic tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets • Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden,Read More →
As we are now in the planting season, acquiring and installing new plants in preparation for the bursting of foliage and flowers in the spring, it is time to do some proactive gardening. Responsive gardening, by comparison, involves waiting for local garden centers to release small flowering plants and thenRead More →
Why keep a garden journal? This way, we won’t forget what we planted, where and when. And, more importantly, it helps to celebrate your gardening successes as well as the challenges you have faced during the last gardening season. Fall is a good time to start your garden journal. YouRead More →
As we are now in the planting season, acquiring and installing new plants in preparation for the bursting of foliage and flowers in the spring, it is time to do some proactive gardening. Responsive gardening, by comparison, involves waiting for local garden centers to release small flowering plants and thenRead More →