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Why Spring and Fall clean-ups are essential

Cleaning up your beds in the spring and fall will aid and prepare plants for future growing seasons. You can help to give plants a head start for growing by removing dead plant material, pruning, turning/supplementing soil and cutting back …

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Why is pruning important?

Many gardeners are afraid to prune for fear of destroying the plant. But pruning can be necessary to ensure optimal growth in a garden setting.

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Great landscapes start with great soil

Great landscapes begin with great soil. Healthy soil equals healthy lawn and gardens and the best way to get there is from the ground up. The loose, dark earth in great gardens doesn”t just happen: it”s cultivated!

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Does mulching benefit garden beds?

Does mulch benefit garden beds? Yes! Think of it as a nutrient-rich blanket protecting and fostering optimum plant growth.

Why Gardening is Beneficial for School Children

Many studies demonstrate the emotional value of gardening and creating green spaces. More recent studies indicate gardens at schools have very powerful and positive effects on our children. It seems likely that humans are essentially hard-wired to …

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The ultimate Southern Ontario backyard

Designing outdoor living spaces over the past 13 years in and around Waterloo Region, I’ve come to realize that few landscape elements can add as much impact to your yard as a water feature. From small bubbling rocks to large scale ponds or …