THE DIRT ON….SOIL

THE DIRT ON….SOIL

We often forget the importance of dirt, aka soil in our lives. Without great soil, we can’t grow the trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables and annuals that make our outdoor living spaces so wonderful.   Some important points to consider are: – Healthy soils are...
I WANT TO GARDEN – NOW WHAT?

I WANT TO GARDEN – NOW WHAT?

I’m the kind of girl who sees something I have deemed as great or doable and then I go about it slowly. I wonder can I do this, and what will it take for me to start this. I won’t bore you with all things that I’ve picked up and attempted. Gardening was a great thing...
ROSE GARDENS FOR BEGINNERS

ROSE GARDENS FOR BEGINNERS

Although many people love roses, they are intimidated by the mystery of taking care of them.   The following article outlines some of the basics for anyone looking to successfully grow roses in their Toronto residential garden. Let’s start by demystifying the various...
LANDSCAPE BOOKS TO READ AND ENJOY

LANDSCAPE BOOKS TO READ AND ENJOY

Some may think that landscaping and plants are not very interesting. Well they are clearly wrong. Or perhaps that is just me. I think many would agree with that though, and I feel better about making that statement.   Here is a small list of landscape, plant and...