It’s time to put some “spring” back into your garden beds! With winter over and temperatures on the rise, the battle begins against weeds, insects and disease. So, get out there early and protect your yard against pesky problems. Check out my tips on how to prepare your garden for spring planting. 5 Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting Clean Remove dead foliage to help new plants grow big and strong. Remove last season’s annuals, vegetables and herbs, as well as any dead perennial materials. Remove leaves, especially diseased ones, or break the non-diseased leaves and leave them in the garden as mulch. Get rid any weeds in flower beds, lawns and walkways. Prune late-season flowering shrubs and vines that bloom on new growth. Prepare Remember, gardens are only as good as the soil they’re planted in. Keep garden beds fertile by enriching the earth with organic compost, manure…
Plant bulbs in autumn for stunning spring colour. Bulbs are little storage facilities that hold all the nutrients and energy needed to grow the plant next spring. Also,…
Roses, known the world over for their beauty and fragrance, are a garden favourite. Though, some varieties of this flower are susceptible to insect problems. Have pesky bugs infested…
Do you want to add fragrance and flower to your spring garden? Let’s talk about peonies. It’s no secret peonies are a fan favorite for their beauty and…
Spring is here and so are the mosquitoes! The citronella plant is a natural way to help repel these pesky pests. There are a number of names for…
The weather is getting warmer, the May 24 weekend will soon be upon us, and our thoughts are now turning to our lawn and gardens. Check out my…
The start of a new season often means the beginning of new trends. Watch this video to see what’s trending in the garden for spring 2018. Frank Ferragine…
Autumn is a wonderful time to add splashes of colour to your landscape design. Check out my top 10 easy plants for your fall garden. Top 10 Plants…
March is here and Spring is in the air! But before you jump into your garden, here are my 5 P’s to help you get the spring back…