A perennial is a herbaceous (soft and fleshy) plant that thrives for three or more years. Perennials come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours and can bloom from […]

Plants play an important role in our lives and in our homes, but unfortunately, they are susceptible to a variety of problems that can cause them to become unhealthy or […]

Top 10 turf tips We often don’t think of our lawns as a collection of plants, but that’s what a typical lawn is. In fact, a 4000 sq.ft. (approx. 370 […]

One of the most common problems with shade in the garden IS THE LACK OF IT!? In a new home, in a new subdivision, where can you grow lush leafy […]

Trees and shrubs have a large variety of problems ranging from minute insects to large animals. Maintenance is required to keep ahead of these problems. You must learn to pick […]

Preparation Your new plants should be installed as soon as possible. If there is some delay in planting, then it is important to guard against moisture loss. Store plants in […]

Garden Planning Find an area which will receive at least five to six hours of direct sunlight daily. Decide which vegetables and the amount of each you want to include […]

The plants listed below are among the Hummingbird’s favourites. While reds dominate the list, plenty of other colours are suggested for varied planting. The most important aspect of designing a […]

Potatoes and onions are staple crops in many households and a great addition to any garden. Planting seed potatoes and onion sets is a relatively easy task, but some best […]