There’s a saying that goes, “To plant a garden is to have hope in the future.” That saying is especially relevant this year, as we were covered in snow fairly early! Whether you really enjoy winter, or prefer to stay inside bundled up, thinking about your Spring garden is one way to hold out hope for the warmer months. Designing …
March Landscape Design Tips
Summer Lovin’ (Had me a Blast!) Here comes Summer! Don’t wait till then to begin planning your outdoor-scape. Dream now and start measuring when there’s little snow left. Then you can allot locations for your desired elements, considering must-haves, love-to-haves and transitions between them. There’s so much out there. Once you’ve got your list, earmark sizes for the spaces. “My …
No Fail Orchids
Believe it or not, orchids are pretty easy to look after! The common mistake people make is fussing over them too much. Moth orchid or Phalaenopsis orchids are the most common and easy to look after. Here are a few easy tips to keep your orchids healthy… LIGHT Place your orchid in a bright indirect light. They do not like …
Monthly Landscape Design Tips
Welcome to our new monthly Landscape Design blog! Each month we will inform, educate and (hopefully) entertain you with musings of the month, special events and information – all in an effort to make your landscaping plans accessible, possible, a reality! A great landscape always begins with a great design. The investment in a qualified design (not the ones drawn …
Forcing Spring Bulbs
We’ve all done it – bought bulbs in the fall, to be planted in the fall, and… we forgot. But what to do with them now? You can’t plant them in the ground as the soil is frozen, but all is not lost. All they’ll need to flower this spring is a cold period. Begin by planting your bulbs in …
Planting Fall Bulbs
You know that glimmer of hope that you see every spring when a small green shoot emerges from a snow drift? And pretty soon you see some colour among all the white? It’s a sure sign that lets you know the snow will soon be melting, the trees will soon be budding, and warmer temperatures on are their way. That …
Vegetable Gardening Made Easy
There is nothing better than the taste of fresh vegetables grown in your own garden. Don’t be intimidated by the endless choice of herbs and vegetables available in the market. A few simple steps will ensure the success of your garden. Not All Vegetables Like the Same Temperature Cool Season Vegetables Anxious to start your garden in the early spring? …
Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is THIS WEEKEND and we all want that special something to surprise Mom with. For anyone out there that might be struggling with gift ideas, here are a few things that she is going to L-O-V-E!
Plants That’ll Clear the Air!
It’s a sad reality that the air quality in our homes is not as good as we think it is. Many chemicals are released into our homes from our furniture, carpets, pets, paints and varnishes. It is however possible to clean the air with the help of some naturally air filtering plants. NASA researchers have proven that 1 plant for …
Early Spring Lawn Care
With the snow finally receding it’s time to start thinking about your lawn again. You might think it’s too early to get your lawn prepped for another growing season, but there are a few things you can do now to get your lawn ready, and prevent problems this year.