Most gardeners leave some perennials standing in the garden in winter, hoping they’ll catch the snow and make a beautiful display.
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Repotting my moth orchids
A growing medium for orchids should help anchor the roots and be free draining, allowing water to run through the pot. The mix materials must also absorb enough moisture and nutrients to feed the roots and hydrate the orchids.
What to do when stored dahlia tubers sprout early?
Dahlia tubers that were put to bed in peat moss in the basement have started to send up shoots. Nick Vanderheide of Creekside Growers offers advice.
Long-needled pines
When there’s a thin blanket of snow on the ground, I’m grateful for every conifer in my landscape, especially those with long soft needles.
Beautiful pumpkins — warts and all
The arrival of seed catalogues coincides with the end of pumpkin season. Plant hybridizers now are evolving beautiful “ugly” heirloom pumpkins.
How to test for seed viability
Seeds seem suspended in time, but they contain living tissues, and have a finite number of years to remain viable. Here’s how to test for seed viability.
6 planting plans for beds and borders
Here’s 6 planting plans for beds and borders with plant combinations: drought-tolerant; fragrant; ornamental edible border; deer-resistant; night; dry shade
How to use a bloom chart in your garden design
The Garden Making bloom chart will help you plan a succession of flower blooms in your garden design.
Tips for gardeners
Plant a tree at the right depth
When planting trees, what’s often overlooked is how to plant a tree at the right depth. This is important for tree health.
Substituting coir for peat moss
Many gardeners are eager to learn more about using coir as a substitute for peat moss. Coir is a layer of plant fibre contained in the husk of coconuts.