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Hoe Gardening: Why This Old-School Method Is Making Canadian Gardens Thrive Again

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Picture your grandmother’s vegetable patch, rows of tomatoes and beans stretching toward the summer sun, maintained with nothing more than a sturdy hoe and steady hands. That’s hoe gardening, and it’s making a comeback in Canadian communities from Vancouver Island to Nova Scotia. This simple cultivation method centers on using a hoe as your primary tool for soil preparation, weed control, and crop maintenance, creating productive gardens without tillers, complex equipment, or hefty budgets.
The beauty of hoe gardening lies in its accessibility. You don’t need a garage full of power tools or years of …

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How to Care for Petunias in Pots

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Petunias in a pot are a nice way to add some color and joy to your space. Petunias plants like full sun and are easy to maintain, so don’t worry if you’re new to gardening.

Choose the Right Location

Caring for petunias begins with placing them in a sunny spot, as they need plenty of light to flourish. A location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day is ideal. This can be an…

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How to Get to Ottawa’s Garden Promenade

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The Garden Promenade bus tour in Ottawa/Gatineau is truly a unique and wonderful way to experience the beauty of the National Capital Region. With 50 gardens to explore, the region is definitely a contender for the title of Garden Capital of Canada.

The bus tour takes visitors through various city neighborhoods, including the prestigious Sussex Drive’s Rideau Hall, and passes by the colorful gardens of Parliament Hill, as well…

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Top Tools You Can Use for Smart Garden Irrigation

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As technology continues to evolve, gardeners and landscapers are always on the lookout for tools that can make their work more efficient and effective. Smart watering tools have become increasingly popular in recent years as they allow for precise control over water usage, which is not only good for the environment but also helps to save money on water bills.

In this article, we will look at some of the best smart watering tools that …

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How to Perform Organic Lawn Care During Fall

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Organic lawn care is an environmentally friendly approach to maintaining a healthy lawn. As the season transitions to fall, there are specific practices you can follow to ensure your lawn is prepared for the winter months ahead.

In this article, we will explore three key steps to performing organic lawn care during the fall: fertilizing, overseeding, and proper mowing and watering techniques.

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Nurturing New Trees with the Help of Watering Bags

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Autumn presents an ideal opportunity for both planting and transplanting, assuming that there’s sufficient soil moisture to support the establishment of plant root systems. It’s crucial to note that inconsistent watering or a lack of rainfall during this critical period can quickly lead to the failure of newly planted vegetation.

Therefore, it’s valuable to acquire some techniques to simplify, enhance, …

Container Gardening

Your Guide to Successfully Overwintering Your Perennials

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To ensure the survival and future blooming of herbaceous perennials that go dormant in winter, especially those previously part of your summer container displays, it’s crucial to protect them during the colder months.

Hardy perennials possess roots that remain dormant until the following spring when they start their new growth phase. Examples of such perennials include hostas, Shasta daisies, heucheras, astilbe, lady’s mantle, and daylilies.

To successfully overwinter these plants, the key is to maintain their dormancy while …

Container Gardening

Designing with Containers: Design Tips and Plant Combos to Try

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Designing a container garden allows you to explore a delightful range of colors and textures. These portable gardens provide a lush beginning to the growing season and the potential for captivating displays that can be enjoyed from the peak of summer into the cooler days of autumn.

As soon as our chilly spring begins to warm up, garden enthusiasts often feel like excited children in the plant-filled wonderlands we know as garden centers.

If you want to …

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Tips for Choosing Garden Pots

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Before you decide which plants to grow in your container garden, start by assessing your available garden pots. Determine which ones need replacement and what new containers you need to acquire.

Practically anything capable of holding soil and water can serve as a plant container but consider both practicality and aesthetics. Larger containers not only provide ample space for a beautiful plant display but also accommodate…