
To Do List: August in the Garden
During these lazy days of summer, it may seem like our work in the garden is done, and we can now sit back and enjoy all the hard work we […]
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Benefits of Water Plants
No matter the size of your pond or water feature, aquatic plants will spruce it right up! Not only will they make it look great, but they have amazing benefits […]
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How to Care for a Small Backyard Pond
Pond liner: Once you have dug out the space for your pond, it is important to line it with a liner. Some good materials for pond liners are synthetic rubber […]
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Blue Hollies
Blue hollies are exciting broadleaved evergreens that can be grown quite successfully in our climate. Glossy dark blue-green leaves provide a beautiful background for the bright red berries that ripen […]
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Bonsai
Light conditionsMost bonsai plants require direct sunlight to perform best, but light intensity requirements depend on plant variety. South or west windows are good in the winter but may be […]
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Butterfly Bush & Bluebeard
Butterfly Bushes (Buddleias) and Bluebeards (caryopteris) are the best of the flowering plants for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Butterfly Bush grows long wands of fragrant flowers and is available in […]
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Favourite Herbs
Add Zing! to your meals with these favourite herbs that you can grow. Sweet Basil (annual)40 to 60 cm tall; tender annual that can not be planted until early June; […]
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Grubs in the Lawn
The grub is the larvae stage of a variety of beetles – Japanese beetle, European Chafer and June bug are the most common three. European Chafer is the worst one […]
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Inviting Birds to Your Garden
All trees and shrubs will provide something of value to birds — nesting sites, insect food, shelter from weather and predators. There are, without doubt, birds in your garden now. […]
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