15 Simple Steps for a Sensational Outdoor Setting!

Got the backyard blahs? It’s that time of year when we long to entertain outside, but things can feel a tad dowdy after months of dark and dreary weather. Here are 15 quick fixes to take your outdoor space from drab to dynamic. more...

Transplant a rose

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Full sun perennials

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Plant peonies

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Hydrangeas

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Shade perennial containers

Brad Neil from ProMix and Gord Nickel make a shade perennial container. more...

Mystery hebes

I purchased numerous varieties of hebes from Australia but without any care information. How long does a hebe shrub live? more...

Fresh Ideas

The break from the chores and delights of the garden during the cold months of winter seems to translate into renewed vigour come the first signs of spring. And with that enthusiasm often comes the wish to introduce new plants to the garden. Nurseries, growers and seed companies have many new introductions and variations on old favourites to attract your interest this year. Consider some of these plants for your garden. more...

Fool's onion

This reliable native bulb for a dry meadow, perennial pocket or rock garden deserves better than its name. more...

Container Gardening

Carolyn Herriot -- a firm believer that anything can grow in a container -- offers some great tips and suggestions for growing organic vegetables, seasonal favourites, trees and healthful herbs in moveable mini-gardens. more...