Divide Perennials in the Fall
With every perennial garden, you will eventually have to divide your plants. Unlike trees and shrubs that grow taller each year, perennials grow by expanding the diameter of the clump.…
With every perennial garden, you will eventually have to divide your plants. Unlike trees and shrubs that grow taller each year, perennials grow by expanding the diameter of the clump.…
Road trip! We head out tomorrow morning for a visit with my sister and her husband in Lucan, Ontario. I'm looking forward to seeing her place in the summer as…
I know it has been a frustrating season for many vegetable gardeners. The cool, wet spring that carried on through June has made growing a good crop of heat loving…
I had the privilege of doing some judging for City Beautification last week. It's very inspiring to see how other gardeners personalize their space. At one property the homeowners had…
Now that my summer holiday is under way, I'm getting a chance to start my side garden renovation. Are you just getting the chance to build a new garden bed…
By far, the most advice I get asked for is on the subject of pruning. It can be quite a complicated subject because so many trees and shrubs have specific…
I’m so thankful that I’ve finally a few days off to enjoy my own garden. Right now I’m sitting on the patio with my laptop in hand, feeling a gentle…
It's much easier to prevent plant disease than cure it. If you keep plants healthy with regular fertilizing, space plants and trim so that there is good air flow and…
It's much easier to prevent plant disease than cure it. If you keep plants healthy with regular fertilizing, space plants and trim so that there is good air flow and…
It's 7 am on a very quiet but sunny morning. I'm thrilled to see the sun for a second day in a row with 2 more sunny days predicted. That's…