Growing Perennials
Perennials give structure to a flower garden and never cease to fascinate they wake up in spring from a long winter’s nap. Each perennial offers colour and texture in their season of bloom – delve in and see what splendid choices we have for our zone 3 and 4 gardens.
How to Successfully Move a Perennial
Fall is a Great Time to Move Perennials Perennials can be moved anytime during the growing season, but the advantage of moving perennials during the Fall
How to Prepare a Great Planting Hole
Most people look at Fall as the last gardening season of the year, but I think of Fall as the first, because really, everything you
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Follow the simply and helpful tips on how to prepare your garden for winter to ensure your food and flowers grow easily next spring!
How to Deadhead Daylilies
If you’re looking to keep your daylily bright, beautiful, and bountiful for longer, it’s essential you deadhead them in a way that promotes growth and
How to Grow Ornamental Alliums from Fall Bulbs
If you’re looking for a way to add beauty and colour to your spring garden, then Ornamental Alliums, with their pollinator-attracting globes of vivid purple,
6 Quick Tips for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Use These 6 tips to Grow a Your Pollinator Garden The size of your garden doesn’t matter to pollinators, it can be on a balcony,
How to Grow Great Hyacinths in Alberta
Hyacinths are delightful early spring flowers that come from fall-planted bulbs. These fragrant and colourful flowers are easy to grow and can add a touch
Choosing the Perfect Peony Variety for Your Garden [+ Free Downloadable Chart]
I am passionate about Peonies. There are so many peonies to choose from, it can be difficult to pick the perfect peony variety for your
8+ Ways to Manage Hollyhock Rust Infections
Hollyhock rust infections happen worldwide, causing spotted, lacey foliage in varying degrees of breakdown. If your garden is facing a rust infection, there are several
Understanding Perennial Seasons of Bloom [+ Perennial Flowering Reference Chart]
Perennials play a distinctive role in the flower garden. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand perennial seasons of bloom and how different perennials work
How to Get Rid of Scarlet Lily Beetles
Scarlet Lily Beetles are incredibly destructive bugs. Scarlet Lily Beetles can rapidly defoliate patches of lilies in mere days, and they have been spreading from
7+ Simple and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Slugs
Garden slug problems can be frustrating, and they can suck the joy out of gardening as they can quickly become an issue if not dealt
