Spring can take forever to get into full swing. The last of the winter’s snow might take months to melt from your garden, long after you’re ready to start planting. We feel your impatience! We just can’t wait to see the spring blooms in action after these long, cold months. If you’re feeling impatient to…
Category: Plants
How to Make Your Own Holiday Wreath
Several parts of Ontario are already experiencing their first snow of the season, which is often such a welcoming site at this time of year since it reminds us so keenly of the upcoming holidays. Freshly fallen snow on pungent evergreens can give us an instant feeling of warmth and holiday cheer. Take advantage of…
The Perfect Indoor Plants for People with Black Thumbs
Despite your fondness for flowers and greenery, you may not be the greatest plant caretaker. Taking care of a garden isn’t an inherent aptitude, but a skill that can be learned over time. And, just like any skill, practice is precisely what you need to get better. To practice your skills of taking care of…
Spring Gardening Tips
Now that spring is here, you likely notice a change in your garden. The weather is much warmer than winter and fall but isn’t quite as warm as summer, which could be the perfect reason to spend more time outdoors making your garden one of a kind. Blooms you planted in the previous season are…
Pet-Friendly Plants
If you love having plants in your home or have decided to create a garden, you are likely aware that some plants could have an adverse effect on the air in the home (especially if you have certain allergies!), while some make your indoor air cleaner. If you’ve just welcomed a pet into your home…
Plants that Clean Indoor Air
Plants serve several ornamental and practical purposes, and you can choose the plants you want to adorn your home or garden based on your personal tastes. There are also plants that are particularly beneficial to our health since these are plants that clean the indoor air and make it healthier for your entire family. This…
All About Orchid’s
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van Gogh The beauty of an Orchid is undeniable. From their exotic shapes to the rainbow of colours that bloom in literally every shade, they often catch the eye of any passer-by. And for good reason! These ancient flowers have flourished around the world…
#trendingsucculents
2017 is the year of the succulent…and let’s face it, how could it not be? These trending beauties check a lot of boxes when it comes to an eye-catching and whimsy plant! But have you ever wondered what exactly a succulent is? Well, succulents derive their name from the Latin word “succos,” meaning juice. Thus,…