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Many homeowners have more of a challenge with maintaining curb appeal because of the cable or telephone boxes that end up on their property.  There is a fine line between “hiding” these boxes and drawing more attention to them. Here are some photos of a 2 year old garden where I think we have successfully …Read more About “Adding Curb Appeal Despite Challenges”

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A peek of a back yard patio and garden installed 2 years ago. We almost doubled the sitting area and garden space while eliminating the grass in this back yard.    

Summer is a good time to catch this high maintenance weed in your yard and deal with it before it gets out of hand. It is called Dog Strangling Vine and it may be found in your garden. Homeowners with ravine properties should be on the lookout for it. Dog Strangling Vine is a perennial, …Read more About “Dog Strangling Vine – How To Control This Aggressive Weed In Your Garden”

Here is a sampling of trees for real yards: And if you really want a Maple Tree, consider an Amur Maple, smaller in stature and leaf size and nice fall colour.  

Large trees are key in our yards and also a big budget item.  Here are some important tips addressing the watering of your newly planted and established trees. Newly planted (less than 12 weeks): Water once a week for the first eight to twelve weeks, with a second watering during hot, dry summer months. The …Read more About “Water Your Trees With The Help Of These Tips For Better Results”

By ‘real yards’ I mean the 30 to 50 foot yards that most of us have. And even if you have a bigger one, I think tree size is equally important as I have had to assist several home owners with “too many trees… too close together syndrome” over the years. I often feel un-Canadian …Read more About “Trees For Real Yards”

Here are some easy perennials that are big on foliage colour for sun and shade!   For shady spots:  Cimicifuga – lovely dark foliage for shade. For sunny spots:  

I have discovered an easy way to water your newly planted tree. Worried about going on vacation and leaving your newly planted tree? Have you seen these around? Are you wondering what in the world they are? They are called Treegator. They are a way to water a tree.  They allow you to slowly water …Read more About “Watering Your Newly Planted Tree The Easy Way”

This still remains a very popular question when spending time in the garden with my customers. Here is a picture of my Endless Summer hydrangea in the beginning of June: Resist the temptation… no matter how great to take off the stems that are sticking out of the plant. The old wood is where the …Read more About “Tips To Extend The Blooming Season Of Your Endless Summer Hydrangea”