Favourites for Fall: What’s on Our ‘Must Plant’ Lists
A favourite quote from Audrey Hepburn is “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Nothing is more the case than planting bulbs in the fall with the promise of blooms, 4-6 months away in spring. The fall planting season is always an exciting time. There are so many bulbs to choose from. Shopping for spring flowering varieties is
Top 10 Fall Bulbs for a Spring Cut Flower Garden
Having a cut flower garden is so rewarding! There is nothing better than bringing your homegrown flowers indoors to enjoy. Bouquets of flowers bring instant colour to a room and make the perfect gift for friends and family. There are so many flowers available it seems like an endless selection. However not all flowers are best for cutting, so we’re here
All Things Alliums
One of my must-have bulbs for my spring garden is alliums, also known as ornamental garlic. Blooming in the spring with flowers like balloons, I love their whimsical presence. The large alliums make a huge statement, whereas the smaller varieties add fun textures to garden beds. There are so many different alliums to choose from, with many different heights and
New Fall Bulbs and Accent Flowers to Make Your Spring Garden Pop!
As the summer months wrap up, cooler weather starts to roll in and autumn appears. It’s a season of leaves changing colour, crisp fresh air, pumpkins, and it is also a very exciting time for gardeners! Spring flowering bulbs hit the garden centre shelves, complete with standard favourites along with some dazzling new varieties! It’s now time to plan out
Caring for Spring Flowering Bulbs After They Bloom
Spring flowering bulbs welcome us into a new season of gardening. It’s great to enjoy the hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocuses, muscari, and other spring bulbs planted so many months before. It’s been a long winter of waiting for our garden to show us the results of what we have planted. Unfortunately, when the spring season comes to an end, our
101 Shade Loving Perennials To Brighten Up Shady Spots
The key to a beautiful garden is understanding what grows well given the space and lighting that you have. If your landscape has deciduous trees, tall mature shrubs, faces north, or receives minimal sunlight, you know exactly what I'm talking about! Shady areas in your garden have limited light and yet there are so many wonderful plants that will thrive within
Top 5 Picks for Deer Resistant Bulbs
Signs of deer grazing on tender plants in the garden can tug at the heartstrings. It can also inspire gardeners to plant for deer resistance as well as beauty. Deer naturally avoid what they find distasteful and Florissa offers the best selection of deer-resistant bulbs. You may find that you are limited when it comes to planting for deer resistance,
Cut Flower Favourites
Having your very own cut flower garden is such a rewarding treat! You get to bring your homegrown flowers indoors to enjoy. Vases of cut flowers in your house are an instant way to add colour to any room, and a smile to every face. There are so many flowers to choose from out there, however not all flowers are
Easy Layer Containers with Florissa
The leaves are changing colour, the air is crisp, and fall bulb planting season is upon us! While fall planting & gardening is a treat, the real reason for fall bulb planting is so that we can enjoy those stunning blooms next spring! You can pick all your favourites, and make your containers completely customized to your own style! Have
New Florissa Fall Planting Favourites!
Fall is here and it’s time to start thinking about planting your spring garden! The leaves are changing colour, pumpkin spice lattes are in full swing, and we can’t wait for all the new fall products to hit the garden centre shelves! With so many new introductions this year alone (Florissa has over 50 new varieties!), you’re sure to find