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Who's looking after your Garden?

Who's looking after your Garden?

Just like children and pets need babysitters, gardens need someone to watch over them too!

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Watering when it's raining??!

Watering when it's raining??!

Sure rain is great for the garden but don't sit idly by thinking your gardening chores are done.

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Reserve your Christmas tree!

Reserve your Christmas tree!

Ready to pick out the PERFECT Christmas tree for your home but...you aren't ready to take it home right now? No problem! At the Country Basket Garden Centre you can reserve a Christmas tree now and pick it up later!

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Preparing Your Garden for Fall

Preparing Your Garden for Fall

Not sure how to prepare your garden in the Fall? Read on!

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Square Foot Gardening

Square Foot Gardening

The concept of square foot gardening was developed to get the most food possible out of a small space.

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Planning Your Vegetable & Herb Garden

Planning Your Vegetable & Herb Garden

Growing your own food does not need to be a daunting task. With a little bit of planning and the right supplies, you can enjoy the freshest food at a fraction of the cost.

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Tips for Forcing Branches Indoors

Tips for Forcing Branches Indoors

Forcing branches indoors can be an extremely satisfying and rewarding endeavour. Follow these steps to make sure your branches grow into healthy, happy shrubs!

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Covid Safety Protocols

Doing all we can to keep our customers and staff safe!

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Companion Flowers in the Vegetable Garden

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!

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Create your own Indoor Jungle

Create your own Indoor Jungle

You know all the benefits of houseplants; they purify the air, they can help you sleep and even alleviate stress. Now come and create your own Indoor Jungle!

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Micro Greens

Micro Greens

Flavour-FULL and packed with nutrients; grow your own micro-greens!

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Succulent Care

Succulent Care

Trendy, cool-looking and easy to care for! That's why we love succulents!

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Air Plant Care

Air Plant Care

You've brought an air plant into your home....now here's all the tips and tricks to keep it alive!

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Downy Mildew on Impatiens

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.

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4 Seasons Urn Club

4 Seasons Urn Club

Let us help you celebrate the start of each season by becoming part of Country Basket Garden Centre's Urn Club!

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Caring for your Poinsettia

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.

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Country Basket Voted Top Garden Centre in Niagara Falls

Country Basket Voted Top Garden Centre in Niagara Falls

The Country Basket Garden Centre is proud to announce that they have been selected as the top Garden Centre in Niagara Falls, during the recently completed 12th Annual Readers Selection Awards conducted by community newspaper, Niagara This Week.

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Jamie Durie Video: Convert a Hanging Basket into a Container

Jamie Durie Video: Convert a Hanging Basket into a Container

In this video, Jamie Durie shows us how to quickly take a hanging basket and convert it into a fabulous upright container in three minutes or less!

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Plants That Japanese Beetles Don't Like

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.

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Drought Tolerant Annuals

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.

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Companion Flowers for Vegetables & Herbs

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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Winter Care for Tropicals

Winter Care for Tropicals

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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Our Favourite Drought-Tolerant Perennials

Our Favourite Drought-Tolerant Perennials

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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How, Why & When to Prune Shrubs

How, Why & When to Prune 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 Start Seeds Outdoors

How to Start Seeds Outdoors

While starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a head start on your garden, another options is to tuck them directly into the soil outdoors. Here are a few tips for planting seeds outside in your Niagara garden this year.

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