7 Plants for a Scent-Free Garden
For those who are sensitive to perfumes, a scent-free garden can be the perfect haven! There are many options to create the perfect garden that is scent-free. Create an oasis of relaxation without strong scents by selecting plants that don’t emit fragrances. Enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers and lush foliage, while not being overpowered by strong perfumes! Here are
5 Garden Hacks That Actually Work!
Spring-blooming magic does not happen overnight. Planting our garden favourites requires a bit of love, attention, and especially time for them to bloom. There aren’t many shortcuts when it comes to mother nature. However, there are some shortcuts when it comes to productivity in the garden. Here are some of our favourite gardening hacks that will make your life easier! Make
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
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
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
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