Native-to-Ontario Perennials
Thinking of adding some native-to-Ontario plants? Here's a list for you to work from.
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Companion Flowers in the Vegetable Garden
Certain flowers act as defenders of the garden, promoting growth when planted with vegetables and herbs. The following is a collection of the top flowers you can use in your Niagara garden as companions for your other plants!
Air Plant Care
You've brought an air plant into your home....now here's all the tips and tricks to keep it alive!
Downy Mildew on Impatiens
Is Downy Mildew affecting your annual impatiens? These are the symptoms of downy mildew, what to do about it and which plants can be planted in their place in your Niagara garden.
Caring for your Poinsettia
Although poinsettias grow wild in the tropics, they are best known in Niagara as the flower symbolizing Christmas. By following a few simple steps your poinsettia will bloom all through the holidays and well into the New Year.
Jamie Durie Video: Made for the Shade
In this video, Jamie Durie shows us how to take a shady space in your Niagara garden and bring it to life with a few containers filled with vibrant shade plants that perform all summer long.
Plants That Japanese Beetles Don't Like
To minimize or even prevent the damage Japanese Beetle can do in your Niagara garden, try planting plants that deter them, or that they don't feed on.
Drought Tolerant Annuals
Drought-tolerant annuals can stand up to dry conditions, meaning the require less water, saving you money, and reducing the environmental footprint of your garden.
Companion Flowers for Vegetables & Herbs
Certain special flowers act as defenders of the garden, promoting growth when planted with vegetables and herbs. The following is a collection of the top flowers you can use in your Niagara garden as companions for your other plants!
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