Garden Hangouts and Hideaways for Kids
Pry the kids away from their screens and create a special outdoor space just for them! Everyone needs a spaceContinue Reading
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What to Do About Frost Damage to Perennials
By Larry Hodgson Question: Last week, we had a late frost and several perennials in my garden were damaged. This isContinue Reading
10 reasons to Hire a Certified Landscape Professional for your Landscaping
By Mathieu Hodgson While you can certainly do your own landscaping, it’s sometimes better—and so much easier!—to hire a certifiedContinue Reading
Does the Moon Cause Cold Weather?
By Larry Hodgson I just read an interesting article in my local newspaper, Le Soleil, about the influence (or lack thereof)Continue Reading
35 Easy Clematis for Laidback Gardeners
By Larry Hodgson Clematis have the reputation of being capricious … and there’s a lot of truth to that. SometimesContinue Reading
Thin Supports Make Life Easier for Climbing Plants
By Larry Hodgson Most climbing plants cling to their support by twining, that is wrapping themselves around it. And mostContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
Showing your children how to garden is one of the best gifts you can give them. — From Pensées pourContinue Reading
Plants Deer Don’t Like
By Larry Hodgson Throughout North America, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are causing more and more damage toContinue Reading
Dieffenbachia: The June 2021 Houseplant of the Month
by Larry Hodgson Dieffenbachia, or dumbcane: for many of us, it’s a name with a lot of history. Maybe ourContinue Reading
Compost… So Essential in the Garden
By Lili Michaud Lili Michaud is a French-Canadian urban agronomist, garden coach and author of six books. Recognized for her professionalism,Continue Reading
