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Have you heard of Fusion Landscaping?  Are you concerned with water management on your property?  “Fusion Landscapes work in harmony with the natural conditions of your property to create beautiful outdoor spaces while helping to reduce watering needs and the impacts of flooding”  On this episode, we’re joined by Professional Landscape Contractor Chris Ray from …Read more About “Fusion Landscaping”

    This week we focus on Troubleshooting Houseplants on Down the Garden Path. We love our houseplants, they add so much to the indoor living space. They can clean our air, accent our interior decor, and help us relax in the place we call home.  And like us, they too can have challenges to …Read more About “Troubleshooting Houseplants”

Welcome back to Down the Garden Path. This is our first episode of 2019 and the beginning of our 5th Season. Each week Matthew Dressing and Joanne Shaw discuss down to earth tips, advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. We also try to discuss Landscape Design every chance we get. As Landscape Designers and gardeners we think …Read more About “Landscape Designer Conference 2019 Recap”

Since this is the season of gift giving, I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite things or a few of the items on my list to help with your Holiday Shopping. Toronto Gardener’s Journal and Source Book This guide is many things. Despite its title it is not just for those that live …Read more About “Gifts for Gardeners”

  Do you have some gardeners on your Christmas list? Do you love gardening yourself and want some ideas. We have the perfect show for you, our Gifts for Gardeners episode. Each week on Down the Garden Path Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing, discuss down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and …Read more About “Gifts for Gardeners”

 In this episode of Down the Garden Path we are talking about Holiday Plants. Each week on Down the Garden Path Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing, discuss down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. In each episode, we bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics to help you achieve …Read more About “Holiday Plants”

Curious about the Garden Trends coming up for 2019? We are! Join Matthew Dressing and Joanne Shaw on Down the Garden Path where each week they enjoy discussing down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. In each episode, we bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics to help you achieve a …Read more About “Garden Trends Report 2019”

We are getting serious on this episode of Down the Garden Path. Join us as we discuss Climate Change on our show. How is it affecting you, your yard or garden? What are you doing to try and make a difference? Or do you think it is not really happening? Each week on Down the …Read more About “Intro To Climate Change”

It is November in the garden, and as the gardening season slows down there are still a few gardening chores to accomplish. Each week on Down the Garden Path Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing, discuss down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. In each episode, we bring you interesting, relevant and …Read more About “November In the Garden”

In this episode of Down the Garden Path we are talking about Composting. Did you know Fall is the perfect time to start composting! Always wondered how to get started? That is why we are talking composting on this episode of Down the Garden Path. Each week on Down the Garden Path Joanne Shaw and …Read more About “Composting and Composters with Mantis”