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If you haven't been down to the garden centre yet to check out our perennial department, you may not be aware that we have the largest selection in the Niagara Region! (over 500 varieties)   Some of the categories of perennials...

One of the many reasons our customers love coming down to the garden centre in the Spring is the rows and rows of happy colours and beautiful flowers.  It can really brighten your day to spend some time in the...

Are you planning your summer produce garden?  Maybe you have already drawn out your plans or even started some seeds.  We have everything you need to be successful in growing your own food at home! Looking to start from seed? ...

You are likely to see mixed advice online about how and when to prune your hydrangea's, but it really isn't a complicated process.  Don't overthink it!  You can successfully prune your hydrangea's in early spring, fall or winter!   The dried...

So you’ve grown potatoes and you’re ready to try your hand at sweet potatoes?  Well, read on, because the process is actually a little bit different!   With potatoes, you’ll be planting a seed potato, or even just half of...

  Neem Oil - All Natural Pest Control! ABOUT NEEM OIL: Neem oil is a vegetable oil, which is harvested from the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica), and is native to India, Southeast Asia, and some parts of Africa.  It is...

Boxwood Problems in Niagara Yes, unfortunately, it’s true!  Boxwoods in Niagara have been having a hard time over the past few years and are being hit with multiple issues including caterpillars (likely from the boxtree moth), leaf minors and blight. ...

Planning your Vegetable Garden in Niagara What should I plant in my vegetable garden? Choose your veggies Choose vegetables that you like to eat, things that you are picking up on your weekly grocery shop or things you like to...

Beneficial Bugs! Do you have grubs in your lawn?   You can usually tell if your lawn has bare spots with small dig holes.  This is usually a skunk digging in your lawn to eat the grubs!  The grubs themselves might not...