Create the Perfect Rose Garden
Roses are truly one of the most beloved garden plants. What is the first thing you do when you see a rose? You bend down to smell them! The charm of rose blooms draws you in to sample the scents whether they are floral, fruity, or spicy. Each spring we eagerly anticipate the unfurling of the first blooms that quickly
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
What We’re Planting in Our Vegetable Garden
When spring rolls around, it’s finally time to plant our favourite vegetable garden plants. This year, there are some very special vegetables growing in our gardens along with our tried-and-true favourites! All Florissa fruits and vegetables are non-GMO varieties – perfect for a natural garden. Read on and find out what we will be planting in our backyard vegetable garden,
Looking to Add Clematis to Your Garden? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Have you seen those beautiful English gardens with flowers growing along the lattices adding that pop of colour? If you are like us and have seen any English garden photos on Pinterest, you might be wondering what that beautiful plant is. Well look no further because they are Clematis! They are the perfect plant to add some height and colour
Get Outside and Enjoy Tulips Across Canada
The tulips are in bloom and the weather is warming up, so, it's time to get outside and enjoy the springtime beauty across Canada! There are so many great places to see tulips blooming, from the capital city of Ottawa and its famous Tulip Festival to parks and gardens all around the country. So why not take a drive or
Soil Preparation Tips: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting?
There's nothing quite like the feeling of planting a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful plant. To ensure your plants have the best chance at success, you need to start with good soil. Soil preparation is an important step in gardening, and it can be a little daunting if you're not sure where to start. Don't worry –
Creating Bright and Bold Spring Flower Bouquets
It's my favourite time of year
Creating a Dog Friendly Garden
Like most pet owners, I am head over heels in love with my dogs. As a dog owner, it is very important to have safe spaces for my dogs to explore. It’s great to have a pet friendly garden to send them out to in the morning and I can relax inside, carefree, drinking my coffee. Whether they are exploring
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
Delicious Fruit Plants to Grow this Summer
Having fresh fruit during the summer months is a must. I love having fresh fruit easily accessible for eating and baking. It’s great to wake up, toss some berries into the blender and start the morning off right with a tasty smoothie. So how about building a fruit garden this year? Have fresh tasty fruit right at home – no