Plant fall bulbs to enjoy blooms in the spring! I don't know about you, but as soon as I start clearing annuals out of my pots and gardens, I start…

Nurturing houseplants has always been a part of my life. My siblings and I grew up in a house full of healthy, lush plants due to the care my mother…

With every perennial garden, you will eventually have to divide your plants. Unlike trees and shrubs that grow taller each year, perennials grow by expanding the diameter of the clump.…

Road trip! We head out tomorrow morning for a visit with my sister and her husband in Lucan, Ontario. I'm looking forward to seeing her place in the summer as…

I know it has been a frustrating season for many vegetable gardeners. The cool, wet spring that carried on through June has made growing a good crop of heat loving…

I had the privilege of doing some judging for City Beautification last week. It's very inspiring to see how other gardeners personalize their space. At one property the homeowners had…

Now that my summer holiday is under way, I'm getting a chance to start my side garden renovation. Are you just getting the chance to build a new garden bed…

By far, the most advice I get asked for is on the subject of pruning. It can be quite a complicated subject because so many trees and shrubs have specific…

I’m so thankful that I’ve finally a few days off to enjoy my own garden. Right now I’m sitting on the patio with my laptop in hand, feeling a gentle…

It's much easier to prevent plant disease than cure it. If you keep plants healthy with regular fertilizing, space plants and trim so that there is good air flow and…