When shopping for new plants, it’s important to choose healthy, well-grown specimens that will rebound quickly after they’re transplanted into your garden. This is especially crucial when buying trees and shrubs — they’re a larger investment than annuals and perennials, and you want them to be with you for a long time. 1. Selecting annuals and perennials Healthy annuals … [Read more...] about 5 tips for shopping for new plants
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Garden centre preview of new plants
Last week I attended President's Choice Lawn and Garden Sneak-Peek at the Toronto Botanical Garden. New plant introductions and old favourites were featured to give garden writers and others a look at what President's Choice will be offering in their garden centres this year. Here are some highlights from the event (true to form, mostly edibles caught my eye). • My … [Read more...] about Garden centre preview of new plants
Bargains to be found at garden centres
In these last weeks of the growing season, garden centres and nurseries are anxious to sell off plant stock rather than put it into winter storage. And that means bargains for gardeners! Shopping the late-season sales is one way to find good shrubs and perennials at discounted prices. Although there is limited selection, this is an opportunity to add interest to the garden and … [Read more...] about Bargains to be found at garden centres
