New Gardens in Ottawa Depict the Landscapes of Canada
There is a new garden you’ll certainly want visit on your next trip to Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The Landscapes ofContinue Reading
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Ground Beetles “Don’t Get No Respect”
Some insects really don’t get the respect they deserve and one of those is the ground beetle. This terrestrial beetleContinue Reading
When and How to Trim a Cedar Hedge
I’m far too laidback to maintain a cedar hedge*, that is a hedge of Thuja occidentalis, also called arborvitae. I leaveContinue Reading
Instant Garden Tool Rack
Looking for a storage idea for your long-handled garden tools? Simply lean a wooden delivery pallet against a wall and it’s done!Continue Reading
The Best Time to Weed…
You have a few (or many!) weeds you intend pull in your garden or lawn? Dandelions, plantains, thistles, etc.? WhateverContinue Reading
What’s Eating My Viburnum?
If the leaves of your viburnums look like they’ve gone through a leaf shreader, you can be sure they’re underContinue Reading
Sweet Corn Hates Company
When you sow sweet corn, that is, the corn we eat fresh off the cob, it’s important to always rememberContinue Reading
Herb of the Year: Hot Pepper
Did you know that the pepper is the 2016 herb of the year? Every year, the International Herb Association namesContinue Reading
Give Your Houseplants a Summer Vacation Outdoors
If possible, put your houseplants outdoors for the summer. Even in the best of cases, our homes never quite equalContinue Reading
Friend or Foe? A Closer Look at Insects
I’m always surprised that many otherwise very experienced gardeners know very little about the insects that frequent our gardens. HowContinue Reading