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With the warmer weather upon us, it’s almost time to head out into the garden and get started. In this week’s April in the Garden episode, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the do’s and don’ts in your April garden. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matt discuss what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing …Read more About “April in the Garden”
The start date of Spring Gardening is always a moving target because of the weather. Please consider Spring Temperatures, especially our evening temperatures and weather conditions. Weather and ground conditions are the determining factor for our lawn and soils and considering those things change from year to year many of these tasks depend on certain …Read more About “Spring in the Garden”
Perennials * This is the perfect time to plant spring bulbs. Shop early for best varieties. I recommend planting a majority of Daffodils or Alliums because the squirrels do not like those bulbs. * Before a frost is a really good time to divide and move perennials, especially for perennials like hostas, ornamental grasses and …Read more About “Top Tips For October Garden To Do’s”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I recap the Toronto Fall Home Show. Joining me on the show is Eddie Gonzalez from Green Scene Landscaping. I do designs for Eddie’s company, Green Scene Landscaping, and we worked the Toronto Fall Home Show together. No better way to understand the trends than to talk …Read more About “The Toronto Fall Home Show 2015”
Remove spent summer flowering plants from containers and replace with Fall Blooming Mums or Ornamental Kale. Dispose of any diseased or infested plant debris, to avoid overwintering the problem. Continue to remove weeds especially seed heads to prevent weeds for next year. Divide and move perennials. Time to plant spring bulbs. …Read more About “Fall Checklist And Tips For October To Make The Most Of Your Garden”
1. If you have large trees in your yard please contact an arborist to make sure they are pruned properly 2. If you have winter damage on your boxwood or yews as shown below, cut back the tips of the damaged branches just above a green living leaf. Use sharp pruning shears so that you …Read more About “Essential Garden Maintenance This May”