
Top 15 Gardening Questions
Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning. We are not born knowing how to plant and sow. It is from family, teachers, and friends that we learn how to grow, cultivate, and enjoy the rewards of the garden. In all of life’s adventures, they start with an action, whether it is asking a question, making a plan, or just walking around

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Clematis
Clematis are beautiful flowering vines that add a touch of elegance to a garden. They come in a variety of colours, sizes, and shapes, and can be used to cover trellises or fences or to add height to a garden bed. For help in choosing the right clematis for your area and garden space and some favorite varieties for inspiration,

How to Create the Perfect Summer Garden
When it comes to creating the perfect summer garden, there are endless possibilities! Taking a trip to the garden centre in spring and purchasing different bulbs, perennials and annuals is a lot of fun. But will these varieties work together? Are they the best choices for your garden? There’s a bit of planning that is needed when thinking about planting

A Guide To Dahlia Tubers
Planting dahlias gives pops of colour and drama to your summer garden with their many different shapes, and sizes. They add the wow factor to the garden. But when it comes to selecting and planting dahlia tubers, it’s common to be a little overwhelmed. This blog is a guide to dahlia tubers; how to identify the parts of the tuber,

A Quick Guide to Hardiness Zones
Planning your garden space is a fun project but involves a few key considerations. Choosing plants that will thrive based on your hardiness zone is an important step in ensuring success. A hardiness zone is a geographic area with its own range of climatic conditions relevant to a plant's growth and long-term survival. Plants that are considered hardier can survive

Creating the Perfect Modern English Garden
Are you looking to add a touch of elegance to your home? Do you want to transport yourself into the world of Downton Abbey or Bridgerton? If so, then creating an English garden may be the perfect project for you! Whether you are a new gardener or have years of experience, this type of garden provides opportunities for creativity and

How to Maximize Small Garden Spaces
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, from small to large and everything in between. Not all gardeners are blessed with the luxury of an ample plot of land to plant whatever their heart desires. For some, planting wide, spreading, and tall varieties is not in the cards. Thankfully, whatever the size of the garden, there are gorgeous bulbs, perennials

Top 10 Houseplants for Your Home
Bringing houseplants into your home brings all the best elements of nature indoors. Not only do houseplants boost your home’s aesthetic, but they also have the added benefit of improving air quality in your home. During those cold, wet, winter months, it can be hard to get your gardening fix! Solve that by adding to your indoor garden! If you’re

Garden Innovations: Bringing Technology into the Garden
Are you a cut flower gardener, veggie enthusiast, patio paradise designer, or indoor tropical plant parent who loves technology and all the newest innovations? Whichever type of gardener you are, technology provides many features to help make your garden beautiful and productive. There are new innovations that maximize the efficiency of garden maintenance so you can have more time to

New for Spring at Florissa!
The new year is well underway, and that means it's almost time to get back into the garden. During the darker, cold winter days, all we can think about is those sunny spring days in the garden! Enjoying blooms, fruits, and vegetables that you've grown is such a reward. Best of all, trying new varieties in your garden is so