5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
There's nothing quite like a beautiful yard to transform the look of your home, making it more inviting and increasing its curb appeal. If you want to add some colour and life to your outdoor spaces, planning your garden landscaping is key. From hanging baskets to container gardening, there are plenty of creative ways to incorporate plants, decorative elements, and
Introducing New Garden Favourites for Spring!
This spring, we at Florissa are excited to introduce some exciting new additions to our lineup! Whether you’re a cut flower gardener, a vegetable gardener, or you do it all, you are sure to find something to add to your garden this spring. We have amazing new flowers, and delicious fruits and vegetables to try too. Check out our new
How to Grow Mushrooms at Home
The humble mushroom is taking over. Whether you enjoy the culinary delights, appreciate the nutritional value, are looking for a sustainable meat alternative or just enjoy the cute caps – mushrooms are gaining in popularity. The special umami flavours of mushrooms are used to create and enhance the foods we eat. Mushrooms are packed with vitamin B, vitamin D, minerals,
Fabulous New Fall Varieties for Your Spring Garden!
Nothing says spring quite like a garden bursting with blooms, and to make that happen, fall is the time to plant your bulbs! Come September, the summer heat is on its way out and the cooler months are approaching. To have a fantastic display of spring flowers, fall is the time to get into the garden and plant. As you
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
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,
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 –
A Quick Guide to Taking Care of Your Roses
The sight of roses in bloom brings so much joy, and the smell is fresh and wonderful. But how do you keep your rose bushes looking healthy and smelling wonderful year after year? We have been growing many different types of roses in our gardens over the years and have learned a thing or two about keeping our roses flourishing
A How-To Guide for Begonias and Gloxinias
Begonias and gloxinias are a favourite among gardeners since they are one of the earlier tubers available for all the eager gardeners out there! Both of these gorgeous flowers can be started indoors, and begonias can easily be transferred into the garden during the summer months when the temperature is warmer. This way you can enjoy the gloxinias and begonias
Florissa’s Choice of the Year – New for Spring!
During the dark days of winter we dream of spring, and during the colourful months of spring, we wish they would never end! So, when spring finally arrives there is nothing more exciting than getting into the garden. With new varieties, colours, and blooms, it can be hard to pick what you want to try this year in the garden.