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Jamie Durie Video: The Right Plants for the Right Place

Jamie Durie Video: The Right Plants for the Right Place

Posted in Container Gardening

In this video, Jamie Durie shows us how to create the perfect pairing of plants and containers for season-long color in your Niagara garden.

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Plants That Japanese Beetles Don't Like

Plants That Japanese Beetles Don't Like

Posted in Experts, Flowers, Trees & Shrubs, Vegetables & Edibles

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.

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Drought Tolerant Annuals

Drought Tolerant Annuals

Posted in Experts, Flowers, Summer

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.

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Companion Flowers for Vegetables & Herbs

Companion Flowers for Vegetables & Herbs

Posted in Experts, Flowers, Vegetables & Edibles

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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Winter Care for Tropicals

Winter Care for Tropicals

By Pam Bongers

Posted in Experts, Flowers, Seasonal

Tropical plants can be a stunning addition to your garden, but they won't survive long in our cold Niagara winters! Here are some tips for what to do when you bring your tropical plant inside this fall.

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Jamie Durie Video: Front Door Container Gardens

Jamie Durie Video: Front Door Container Gardens

Posted in General, Container Gardening, Spring, Summer

In this video from Proven Winners, Jamie Durie shows us how to create a great first impressions with beautiful container gardens for your entry way.

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Our Favourite Drought-Tolerant Perennials

Our Favourite Drought-Tolerant Perennials

Posted in Experts, Flowers, Summer

Visit the Country Basket Garden Centre today and we'll help you find the perfect drought-tolerant perennials for your Niagara garden!

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10 Tips for Healthy Shrubs & Vines

10 Tips for Healthy Shrubs & Vines

Posted in Spring, Summer, Trees & Shrubs

At Country Basket Garden Centre in Niagara, we’re committed to your gardening success. We’ve created this list of our Top 10 Tips Healthy Shrubs & Vines that will preform for years.

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How, Why & When to Prune Shrubs

How, Why & When to Prune Shrubs

Posted in Experts, Spring, Summer, Trees & Shrubs

Here at Country Basket Garden Centre, we're often asked when the best time of year is to prune shrubs. Here, we'll answer your most burning questions about shrub pruning for your Niagara garden!

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How to Control Grubs with Nematodes

How to Control Grubs with Nematodes

Posted in Soil & Mulch, Summer

For lawn enthusiasts, the white grub is public enemy #1! Luckily, you can fight off grubs naturally with beneficial nematodes, naturally occurring microscopic worms that prey on grubs.

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