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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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Planting Underneath Mature Trees: A Story of Drought, Shade and Roots Galore

If you’ve ever been through the experience of dealing with creating a sustainable landscape in the immediate vicinity of a fully grown tree, you’ll relate to this article immediately. But…

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Front Yard Accent Plants in the Landscape: Everything You Need to Know for Success

You drive by a well-landscaped house. You intuitively know that you like what you see, although you may not be certain exactly what it is about this particular landscape that…

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Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons in the North

Of all the colorful flowering shrubs that northern gardeners and homeowners bemoan not having available for their yards and gardens, none is more often lamented than that most colorful of…

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The Ultimate Guide to Landscaping in Mississauga: Transform Your Outdoor Space

The Aftermath of Pruning: Unveiling the Benefits and Drawbacks

The Art and Science of Pruning: Unveiling the Secrets Behind This Essential Gardening Technique

Low-Maintenance Plants for Small Backyards: Greenery Without the Hassle

Tiers Of Joy Balancing Plant Heights In Garden Design

The Makings Of A Northscaper

All About Apples: A Poster Child for The Harvest Season

Creating the Daylilies of Tomorrow: a Daylily Hybridizer’s Story

Are Your Trees Ready for Winter? All-season Maintenance for Northern Homeowners

Lawn Burn Caused by Dog Urine: How to Deal With It

An Act of Provenance of the Importance of Seed Source to Hardiness

Invasion of The Lily Beetles Controlling The ‘Red Menace’

Mums, Lilies, and Monardas, Oh Boy! Exciting New Developments in Perennials

Sowing the Seeds of Success: A Primer for Starting Seeds Indoors

A Bird in the Hand…

Fragrant Shrubs for Northern Yards: Inviting Scent and Fragrance Into Your Landscape

Planning a Sidewalk Under Three Feet of Snow: Don’t Forget to Design for Winter!

Planting Underneath Mature Trees: A Story of Drought, Shade and Roots Galore

Front Yard Accent Plants in the Landscape: Everything You Need to Know for Success

Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons in the North

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Can I Reuse Old Mortar for New Bricks?

How Long Does It Take to Replace Damaged Bricks?

Repair Cost in Toronto: How Much is Basement Renovation?

Can I Reuse Old Mortar for New Bricks?

How Long Does It Take to Replace Damaged Bricks?

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Choosing the Right Grab Bars for Your Shower: Ensuring Safety and Accessibility