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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…

A little attention now can make all the difference when it comes to flowering, transforming a leafy green shrub into a spectacular display of blooms. If there’s one thing to celebrate about the arrival of winter, it’s that peonies are happily settling into dormancy, preparing for a spectacular flush of blooms in spring. Peonies and…

A little bit of hard work put in over the quiet season means stronger fruit trees, fewer problems and better harvests to come. It’s almost bare root tree season, but there are a few important jobs to do well before digging holes and planting fruit trees. This guide walks through the essential groundwork. Choose the…

Your curious questions answered If you’ve been watering your plants this summer only to discover puddles collecting on the top of the soil an don’t draining, you might have a sticky problem on your hands When soil dries out completely, it can become hydrophobic, meaning water runs off instead of soaking in. The quickest fix…

Your curious questions answered One of the simplest ways to help your plants flourish is to place them where they’ll be happiest. Giving each plant the right spot ensures it enjoys the perfect conditions to thrive, while keeping pests and diseases at bay. Whether you’re planting in the garden or styling an indoor nook, always…