Have you finished planting your garden but the feeling of incompleteness permeates your time in the space? You may need what we consider a “finishing touch” item. There are many ways to add these touches to your garden, whether it is adding a pop of colour or reflection, an element of sound, or something peculiar or whimsical. Perhaps your garden lacks a focal point – this could already be a shrub or tree but may
Dealing with too much Rain From last year’s Sahara-like conditions this season has proven worthy of an arc. It has certainly given many plants an initial boost but the continued moisture can cause real problems for your plants. Over saturated soil becomes compacted, pushing out any oxygen and damaging root health. Consider aerating with a core aerator and pulling mulch away from the base of plants allowing the water to evaporate more quickly. Stay out
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One of the amazing things about having a garden is that you are bringing life into a landscape. Beyond plant life you can bring wildlife with your floral choices, including the always colourful humming birds and butterflies. Here are some of our favourite plant options dictated by your garden exposure. Shade Gardens Foxglove Columbine Lobelia Dianthus Bleeding Heart Plantain Lily Impatiens Sunny Gardens Daylilies Liatris Shasta Daisy Yarrow Verbena Lavender Hollyhock Butterfly Bush
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Spring has finally arrived HALLEJULAH! It’s hard not to go tearing into the garden full boar and go totally nuts. Though it is important not to be trouncing around on the beds if they are too wet but there’s lots to be done. I thought it would be best to simply add on some additional tasks from last year’s spring garden blog which can be read here. Repairs Not sure about you folks but all the
With any luck you are starting to see the telltale sign of little green leaves pushing their way through the surface of your garden. Assuming you planted some tulip, daffodil or crocus bulbs last fall it’a about the time for them to make their appearance. It has been pretty cold recently so depending on the exposure of the plant bed it may be a slow intro. That being said if you’re like me you keep
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