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Know Your Garden Pests

Aphids Aphids are tiny soft-bodied insects that gather on new growth, flower buds, and the undersides of leaves. They feed by sucking plant sap, causing curled leaves, distorted growth, and sticky honeydew residue. Commonly found on: Roses Vegetable plants Perennials Annual flowers Fruit trees Signs of infestation: Curled or puckered leaves Sticky residue on foliage Ants crawling on plants Clusters of small green, black, yellow, or red insects Control Methods: Spray plants with a strong

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Growing Small Fruits in Niagara: A Beginner’s Guide

There’s nothing quite like stepping into your backyard and picking fresh berries straight off the plant. Here in Niagara, we’re lucky to have a climate that’s ideal for growing a wide range of small fruits—from juicy raspberries to sweet grapes. At Ridgeview Garden Centre we love helping gardeners of all levels grow their own edible landscapes. Whether you’re starting a backyard garden or adding a few plants to your landscape, here’s everything you need to

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🌱 Seed Starting Season Has Arrived

What to Start Indoors in March March in Ontario always feels like the unofficial start of gardening season. The snow is melting, the sun sticks around a little longer, and every gardener starts thinking: “What can I plant right now?” While it’s still too cold to plant outdoors, March is PERFECT for starting seeds indoors using trays and grow lights. Starting early gives you stronger plants, earlier harvests, and way more variety than anything you’ll

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The importance of Calcium for Tomatoes & Peppers

It’s funny how often we hear commercials for women’s facial creams that promote increased cell structure, volume and elasticity. This is what’s sold as needing improvement for your most  youthful skin. Well, let me tell you; what Oil of Olay does for skin, calcium does for your Tomatoes and Peppers. Scientifically, calcium shows significant effect on the mechanical properties of artificial cell wall materials, making them more extensible. So, what does that mean? Imagine this;

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