Great Landscapes start with a Great Design
It’s the old adage… “you don’t know what you got until its gone” …once again a bit of foreshadowing from Joni Mitchell. Our tree canopy, now a hot topic with the media and politicians alike. But for the last number of years, a topic largely ignored by both. Tree maintenance you see is not a …Read more About “Tree Canopy : You don’t know what you got until its gone!”
Q: With unseasonal weather, buds form on my peonies, and bulbs start to poke through the ground. Is there anything I should do? A: Our gardens are happier when they have a nice snowy blanket to cover them. Snow actually works as an insulating blanket to protect the plants from fluctuating temperatures. No snow and …Read more About “No Snow Cover? What You Can Do”
My Weeping Japanese Maple is in need of some pruning: You can see with no leaves how uneven the growth is: You can see clearly the age and health of the branches based on their colour: Close up of the all important branch collar: Here is my tree again after some trimming: My …Read more About “Weeping Japanese Maple In Need Of Pruning? Here’s How”
1. Drain and bring in your hose 2. Prune Japanese Maple 3. It’s That Poinsettia Time Of Year! 4. Try a Christmas Cactus this year. It likes similar conditions as the poinsettia: -Bright, indirect light and normal house temps. -Keep away from drafts and heat sources. -Water thoroughly but let it dry out before next …Read more About “December Tips For The Yard And Garden”
Late fall is the time to start to transform our summer or fall containers into winter ones. I know many of the stores start carrying the outdoor greens and ready made arrangements mid-November. I personally think it’s a little too early to buy them especially if you want the arrangement to look good in January …Read more About “How To Turn Your Winter Containers From Blah Into Fantastic”
I feel strongly that evergreens are an integral part of every garden. As a landscape designer I use evergreens in many ways, to provide structure in a garden with a hedge or to provide a focal point at the corner of the garden to name a few but in all situations the most important thing …Read more About “To Burlap Or Not To Burlap… That Is The Question!”
Q: Salt… is it bad for the health of your plants and walkway? A: Yes, all effective de-icing products will damage plant material and corrode everything from metal to concrete. Although a necessary evil in our climate here are some tips to remember: Do not over apply, a little goes a long way Clear …Read more About “Think Your Salt And De-icing Products Are Safe?”
See how with just a little snow you can notice the different forms and textures in the garden? Some of the plants to note are a small ornamental weeping white pine, the winter interest of Karl Foerstor Ornamental grass, a large mature blue spruce is in the background. …Read more About “Winter Garden”
One of my favorite and easy houseplants is Sansevieria or Snake Plant. I like the vertical form of the plant so it looks good in a small or large size pot. It is happiest with moderate light but I have grown it successfully in low light. It also likes to dry out between waterings. While …Read more About “Bring The Garden Indoors This Winter!”
