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July 2, 2020
Step by Step Tree Planting Guide
1. Now that you have purchased and brought your new tree home, keep the tree watered until you are ready to plant. (On average potted trees are watered every two days, more often in the heat of the summer) 2. When you are ready to plant the tree, dig a hole that is twice the width of the pot but 1-2″ shallower than the pot. 3. The soil removed from the hole should be mixed
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 Policy Update
Dear Valued Patron, At Ridgeview, the health and well-being of our customers, employees and community remains top of mind as we navigate the new normal of COVID 19. We understand the concern around the coronavirus and we are constantly monitoring the latest news and following the advice from various government and health authorities on how best to protect our customers and our team. We can assure you that we take the responsibility very seriously. As
May 28, 2020
Low Maintenance Gardening
We’ve all made the excuses, not enough time, not enough space or “I just don’t have a green thumb”. Whatever the reason for not building the garden of your dreams we’ve all said it at one time or another. But the reality is that gardening does not have to be a labour of love. It can simply be a joyful pass time if certain actions are taken to ensure a low maintenance garden. Now let
May 21, 2020
How to plant a Good Vegetable Garden
There are so many different varieties of vegetables and so many different growing techniques it is hard to know where to start. We’ve got a quick list of fail-safe rules to ensure that when you bring those young plants home from our Garden Centre you are assured they not only survive, but thrive. Choose the Right location This means an area that is: The right exposure – you need a sunny spot that should ideally
April 22, 2020
Preventing Pests – the Benefits of Dormant Oil Spray
Garden pests can turn what should be a relaxing past time into all out war. Fending off insects and disease is a tiring and frustrating way to spend your gardening hours. So if you are avoiding the use of traditional insecticides or chemicals in your yard, you can still dormant spray your plants. Dormant Oil (Horticultural Oil), by itself, is one of the safest insecticides you can use. It is not a poisonous chemical to
Good afternoon
We will be having several black walnut trees removed from our back yard at the end of the month and want to plant new (less messy) trees. (We have a pool near the site). My question is, what trees are best as I know not all trees will grow after black walnuts have been growing in the area. (We were thinking a medium height red maple)
Also, when would be the best time to plant new trees.