Pink for spring? Groundbreaking. There’s no shortage of inspiration in the garden this time of year. Blush pink, bright pink, fuchsia pink, just about everywhere you look, flashes of pretty pink are winking back at you this time of year. There’s actually some clever science behind why so many flowers are pink. Pink, along with…
Your curious questions answered Clematis are wonderfully generous plants that are generally easy to grow. But when it comes to pruning, they can be a little confusing. When should you cut them back? How hard should you prune? And what happens if you get it wrong? The good news is that nothing bad will happen…
Storybook gardens that evoke wonder and inspiration all have one thing in common: layers that mimic Mother Nature. Wouldn’t it be nice to copy paste a garden that inspires you and plop it into your backyard? It seems so hard to achieve a put-together garden that invites you outside to explore the little nooks and…
One of the most common complaints we hear at the nursery is, “I have terrible clay soil.” While clay soils have a bad reputation, it’s not necessarily bad soil. It can be rich in nutrients and excellent at holding moisture. It’s also a relatively easy problem to tackle in the garden. The trick is to stop…
As we head into spring, armies of tiny insects are moving into the garden. Contrary to popular belief, their arrival isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can actually be a sign of a healthy, functioning ecosystem. Here’s why. Although they can be annoying, all insects (even aphids) have a role to play in the garden….
Few trees hold magic quite like an ornamental cherry. For a few glorious weeks in early spring, bare branches disappear beneath wispy clouds of pink or white blossoms, signalling change, inspiring hope, and reminding us that time is fleeting. Ornamental Cherries Scientific name: Prunus spp.Common name: Ornamental CherryFamily: Rosaceae Ornamental cherries are particularly magnetic. When they burst into bloom,…
Soil preparation prior to planting can make all the difference when it comes to fruiting, helping your trees establish strong roots, healthy growth and generous crops for years to come. Homegrown fruit are memory makers. Imagine biting into freshly picked apricots, juices running down your forearm and into your sleeve, or finding cherries on Christmas…
Discover the perfect fruit tree for your garden, with helpful information on pollination, harvest times and the best ways to enjoy your homegrown harvest. Winter is the best time to plant bare-root fruit trees. While right now they may look like little more than sticks, beneath the soil they’re quietly establishing intricate root systems that…
Your curious questions answered One of the questions we’re asked most often at the nursery each winter is how to prune summer- and autumn-fruiting raspberries. Fortunately, it’s a simple task once you know which type you’re growing. Get that part right, and the rest is little more than a few well-placed cuts. Summer-fruiting raspberries produce…
Building the perfect bouquet of roses is not just about fragrance and colours. Hybrid tea roses have been regarded as the gold standard for cut flowers since forever. Their large, high-centred blooms and long, straight stems make them ideal for formal bouquets, which is why they remain a favourite among florists. Varieties such as Mr. Lincoln, Peace and Pope…