In this mid-summer tips episode, Joanne answers some commonly asked questions about managing your lawn and garden.
Tune in for mid-summer tips for your lawn and garden.
Some of the topics covered in this week’s episode:
Practical mid-season planting advice
You can still plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in July, provided they are watered consistently. When purchasing discounted plants, check the roots rather than judging them by their above-soil appearance.
Managing common summer garden problems
Learn more about Japanese beetles and crabgrass, including how to properly position beetle traps, interrupt the beetles’ life cycle, remove crabgrass before it sets seed, and avoid spreading weed seeds while mowing.
Choosing native plants thoughtfully
Add native plants gradually and intentionally rather than removing healthy, established non-native plants. Choose the right plant for the right location while considering pollinator value, growing conditions, and how aggressively a plant may spread.
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On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes.
As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible.
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