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In October in the Garden, Joanne Shaw reviews some of the tasks you can do this month but insists it’s not as labour-intensive as you may think! Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for October in the garden. Tasks you can do this month: Vegetable Gardens Clean up and remove the old stems of …Read more About “October in the Garden”
In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw discusses how to extend the blooming season in your garden by adding asters. Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for choosing fall mums and asters. Topics covered in this week’s episode: Gardens don’t have to stop blooming in September. We can extend the season to …Read more About “Adding Asters to Your Garden”
In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw discusses fall mums and asters. Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for choosing fall mums and asters. Topics covered in this week’s episode: Chrysanthemums, many horticultural varieties and cultivars exist including tender florist mums (a favourite of mine because of how long they stay blooming …Read more About “Fall Mums and Asters”
Boxwoods are popular evergreen landscape staples. If you don’t have boxwoods in your yard, I am sure your neighbours do. A few of my clients have reached out regarding their concerns about the sudden decline of their boxwoods, including my dad. There are a few issues that boxwoods are susceptible to. I thought I would …Read more About “What’s Wrong With Your Boxwood?”
Did you have Japanese Beetles in your garden this summer? Did you know that not only are these a nuisance in the garden and on our plants but these colourful insects also lay thousands of eggs in our lawns and those eggs become GRUBS! Environmentally friendly Nematodes are our own tool against grubs. Last check …Read more About “Applying Nematodes”
I love hydrangeas! I put them all in my garden but when they don’t work it can be frustrating. Here are some common problems and what you can do about them. 1) Hydrangeas not blooming: This seems to be the number one problem people have with their hydrangeas, including me! The most common hydrangeas that …Read more About “Hydrangeas: When They Don’t Work And What You Can Do About It”
September in the garden is upon us! Although September marks the end of summer and the gradual change to fall, it doesn’t have to signify the end of the gardening season. In fact, September should be a wonderful time in your garden and yard. Each month in our “In the Garden” podcast, we attempt to …Read more About “September in the Garden”
Lawns Water weekly to help lawns recover from being dormant during the heat of the summer. As mentioned above September is the time to apply Nematodes for grub prevention. It is important to water your lawn well before and after application to increase success. If you need additional help listen to these episodes of Down …Read more About “September Garden To do’s”
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”
