PLANTING A TREE: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
A healthy tree starts with a healthy root zone. Tree planting can be done quickly but how its done can have lasting effects on the tree for years to come. Short cutting the planting process can result in a tree that is short lived or will never reach its true potential. The site assessment and […]
BEE FRIENDLY GARDEN
We know that the honey bees population on a global scale is on a big decline. But luckily for Canada, this has not been the case. Western Canadian populations are growing at all-time high. According to Bees Matter the population of bee colonies grew from roughly 450,000 to close to 600,000. Although these numbers look promising, we should […]
WATERING YOUR PLANTS
The first year or two after planting your new addition to the garden, some extra care and attention will have to be paid to the watering. With some proper care and attention during this period, it will allow the roots to establish in the new spot, and the plants will become much more self-sustaining afterwards. […]
TOP 5 CAT SAFE PLANTS
Hens and Chicks A succulent type of plant that is great for ground cover, containers, rock gardens and groundcover. This plant is drought tolerant and likes to be planted in full-zone. There are many varieties of hens and chicks you can get, they have various colours. See below for the types. Amur Maple It can […]
