The Genius Way to Rake Leaves and Save Time
Introduction Ah, autumn. The season of pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and… an endless battle against the deluge of falling leaves. Sure, a yard blanketed in a mosaic of reds, oranges,…
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How to Determine if Your Lawn Needs Aerating
Having a lush and healthy lawn is the dream of every homeowner. However, maintaining a beautiful lawn requires more than just regular mowing and watering. One important aspect of lawn…
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Say Goodbye to Standing Water: Solutions for a Soggy Yard
Do you dread the rain because it turns your yard into a swamp? Are you tired of wading through ankle-deep water every time a storm hits? If you’re fed up…
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The Ultimate Guide to Landscaping in Mississauga: Transform Your Outdoor Space
Welcome to the ultimate guide to landscaping in Mississauga! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newbie with a green thumb, this guide is here to help you transform your…
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The Aftermath of Pruning: Unveiling the Benefits and Drawbacks
Pruning, the process of selectively removing branches or parts of a plant, is a common practice in gardening and arboriculture. While it has its fair share of benefits, it also…
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The Art and Science of Pruning: Unveiling the Secrets Behind This Essential Gardening Technique
Pruning is an essential gardening technique that involves the careful removal of specific parts of a plant, such as branches, buds, or roots, to promote healthier growth and enhance overall…
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Low-Maintenance Plants for Small Backyards: Greenery Without the Hassle
Having a small backyard doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty of nature. With the right selection of low-maintenance plants, you can transform your compact outdoor space into a lush,…
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Tiers Of Joy Balancing Plant Heights In Garden Design
When it comes to designing a garden, what is it that separates the cream of the crop from the less remarkable gardens? We are familiar with applying the key attributes…
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The Makings Of A Northscaper
Are You a Northscaper? By the strictest of definitions, a Northscaper is a homeowner or property holder who gardens or landscapes in the challenges of a cold northern climate, which…
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All About Apples: A Poster Child for The Harvest Season
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” – Martin Luther King Since the beginning of recorded time,…
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Creating the Daylilies of Tomorrow: a Daylily Hybridizer’s Story
Hybridizing – the creation of new plants – is something every serious gardener thinks of at least once. For many plants, the creation of a new hybrid is a lengthy…
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Are Your Trees Ready for Winter? All-season Maintenance for Northern Homeowners
It would surprise most people that the best preparation you can give your trees for their long months of winter exposure is to plan their care right from spring through…
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Lawn Burn Caused by Dog Urine: How to Deal With It
As a dog guardian you are aware of the common ‘problem’ that results when your dog’s urine burns the lawn. It’s frustrating to deal with and difficult to prevent, but…
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An Act of Provenance of the Importance of Seed Source to Hardiness
I want to tell you a true story. A friend of mine living in Zone 4 tried to grow a red maple, but it didn’t survive its first winter. Another…
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Invasion of The Lily Beetles Controlling The ‘Red Menace’
For lily growers across much of North America, the worst threat they will face is that of the red lily leaf beetle, Lilioceris Lilli. This beetle, native to Europe, has been…
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Mums, Lilies, and Monardas, Oh Boy! Exciting New Developments in Perennials
There is always excitement and anticipation associated with the introduction of a new hardy plant to the market, and any new addition to the short list of hardy plants is…
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Sowing the Seeds of Success: A Primer for Starting Seeds Indoors
Seeds are one of the most fascinating things on earth. These tiny, hard objects – looking very much like rocks – contain everything necessary to grow and bloom and give…
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A Bird in the Hand…
Here’s a little story about birds that might just surprise the backyard gardener. I want to inform you that wild birds can land on your hands and eat out of…
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Fragrant Shrubs for Northern Yards: Inviting Scent and Fragrance Into Your Landscape
You are walking through a local park when you suddenly stop dead in your tracks, transfixed by a spicy fragrance that has commanded your attention. You are driving through a…
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Planning a Sidewalk Under Three Feet of Snow: Don’t Forget to Design for Winter!
When it comes to snow shoveling, this winter has been a little on the forgiving side for most people in the North. Well, at least that was the case until…
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