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Top June Plant Tips: Evergreens, Pruning and Hydrangeas  Many plants in the garden are behind schedule especially the heat loving things like: Ornamental Grasses, Hydrangeas, perennials like Echinacea’s and even roses! Don’t worry they will catch up once we get warmer days and warmer evenings. Evergreens: the new growth is in so it is now …Read more About “June Observations and Tips”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW This week is all about vegetables. Matt and I discuss the key tips to maintaining a vegetable garden through out the hot summer months. From choosing the proper location, to matching the crop with the season, we cover it all. Remember, it’s never too late to start your own …Read more About “Maintaining Your Summer Vegetable Garden”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW We learn more about ponds and the ecosystems within them with Aquascape, Inc. this week. In this show, Matthew Dressing and I learn all about the Aquascape Ecosystem Pond approach. Ernest Williams educates us on water treatments, beneficial bacteria and best practices in pond maintenance. We discuss the importance of plants …Read more About “More about Ponds with Aquascape”

  “DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW It is all about Spring Garden and Lawn this week on the show. Co-host Matthew Dressing and I discuss Spring Garden and Lawn tips as well as tricks for your May Garden. We aim to answer all of the Spring gardening questions you may have.  

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW Spring pruning questions answered. This week co-host Matthew Dressing and I chat about Spring in the garden. We answer your questions about spring pruning and plant care. Listen in for some helpful tips and suggestions for your Spring garden.

  “DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW This week I wanted to speak with a Landscape Contractor. Chris Ray from Humber Valley Landscaping joined me live to discuss all things landscaping. As we head into the landscaping season of 2017, I thought it would be helpful to talk directly to a Landscape Contractor. We focused on …Read more About “Landscape Contractor – Humber Valley Landscaping”

In celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday the theme of Canada Blooms 2017  was of course Oh Canada! I personally cannot remember a theme that was so dominant during this event. It was very cool to see how landscape designers, garden builders and floral designers embraced the theme and truly transformed Canada Blooms into a patriotic …Read more About “In Celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday”

Landscape Design season is certainly upon us, I have been busy designing and scheduling appointments as everyone is excited to plan for their yard this season.  I will have a booth at the Clarington Home and Garden show this weekend, April 7, 8 and 9th.  And I am on the agenda to share my powerpoint …Read more About “Spring Season Landscape Design Update”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW March Do’s and Dont’s in the garden this week on Down the Garden Path. Co-Host Matthew Dressing and I discuss the early Spring garden. We recommend more Don’ts than Do’s after an early brief warm spell. Resist the temptation to get an early start in the garden. It truly …Read more About “March Dos and Don’ts in the garden”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Learn about Feng Shui in the garden during this episode of Down the Garden Path with Trish John. Trish is an Inspired Feng Shui Practitioner, Professional Organizer and founder of Your Spiritual Connection. She walks us through the Bagua Map used in Black Sect Feng Shui practices and how to apply it to …Read more About “Feng Shui in the Garden”