Savoring the Sun: Summer Gardening Teaches Us to Slow Down
While spring gets all the glory for garden kickoffs, summer planting is the secret weapon of seasoned gardeners. Rather than viewing midsummer as a time to sit back and weed,...
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Savoring the Sun: Summer Gardening Teaches Us to Slow Down
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Create a Beautiful, Drought-Tolerant Garden in Ottawa
Hot summers and watering restrictions are becoming more common in Ottawa, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice a colourful, thriving landscape. By choosing drought-tolerant plants, you can enjoy...
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Stop the Invasion: Why You Must Apply Nematodes Right Now!
If you have lived in Ottawa for more than one summer, you know the heartbreak of seeing your prize-winning roses look like they’ve been through a paper shredder. The culprit...
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Build Your Flower Baskets With Confidence!
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the snow finally retreats from the Ottawa Valley and the first hints of green emerge. For many of us, the...
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Resisting the Urge: Why "Doing Nothing" is Your Best Spring Strategy
Every spring, I look at my garden and ask "Is this dead or just a slow starter?" In Ottawa, spring doesn’t always arrive with a flourish of green; sometimes, it...
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Don't Let the "False Spring" Fool Your Foliage!
In Ottawa, we know the feeling: the sun hits double digits for three days in April, the snow disappears from the driveway, and suddenly every fiber of your being wants...
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Explained: Why Spring has Your Evergreens Looking Like Never-Greens.
It’s a crisp April morning in Ottawa. You step out onto your patio, coffee in hand, ready to admire your lush privacy screen, only to be met with a wall...
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Why Your Lawn Feels Like a Sponge (and How to Fix It!)
As the snow melts across the Ottawa Valley, many of us are eager to see a lush, green carpet return to our yards. However, spring often reveals some unwelcome guests...
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Fall is One of the Best Times to Plant in the Ottawa–Gatineau Region. Here's why.
When people think of gardening, spring is usually the season that comes to mind. It’s the time when garden centers burst with new arrivals, and the urge to dig in...
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Why Houseplants Belong in Homes and Classrooms
Houseplants have become much more than just trendy décor. In recent years, people have embraced lush greenery indoors not only for the aesthetic appeal but also for the proven benefits...
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Before the Beetle: Beat the Grubs!
Japanese beetles, June Beetles, and European chafers seem to spawn out of nowhere; however, you've probably already seen them long before they can start to fly. These insects start out...
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Bug Off! 5 Important Tips on Dealing with Japanese Beetles
It's finally summer; your roses are blooming, fruit is ripening on the branch, and your perennial hibiscus has finally developed buds. Looking around your garden, you notice that blooms aren't...
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Hydrangeas That WOW! Find the One That Fits Your Garden Vibe
Hydrangea season has started, and we are so excited to see your hydrangea garden creation! Know before you Grow! There are many different kinds of flowering hydrangeas, and each variety...
