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
8 Magenta Plants for Your Garden
Long live magenta! Every year Pantone comes out with a Colour of the Year. This year, the colour is Viva Magenta. This vibrant yet deep magenta pink can be found in so many different plant families. So why not try out magenta plants in your garden? With lilies, hemerocallis, astilbe, dahlias and more available in magenta hues, you’ll be able
105 Things to Do in the Garden
Throughout the year our garden gives us something to do. There are many ways to share time in the garden. Some are necessary weekly or yearly tasks; some are starting new endeavors, and others involve fun and relaxation. But the benefits you can get out of your garden are endless. Keep in mind that enjoying a garden is more than
7 Benefits of Gardening
Getting busy in the garden is so rewarding, and not only for the blooming flowers, and yummy fruits and vegetables that you grow. There are so many benefits to gardening, including your health! So yes, gardening is good for you! As this year comes to a close, we tend to reflect and perhaps see what new goals and resolutions we want
Our Favourite Holiday Recipes
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food! What could be better than gathering around the table to enjoy some delicious Christmas recipes? In this blog post, we share some of our favorite recipes to make your holiday season extra special. From appetizers to desserts, we have you covered! So, gather up your loved ones and get cooking! Start