Gardening

This summer the lawn doesn't have to be greener on the other side. With these simple secrets you can create...

Early summer is a time of bounty in any garden: a full canopy of leaves on trees and shrubs form...

Gardening seems to lose its appeal when the weather turns nippy and rainy. But if you do these simple autumn...

If you want the lush, beautiful lawn of your dreams, it's crucial to catch lawn problems early and to address...

Not all bugs are pests! Here's how to roll out the welcome mat for insects that are actually good for...

Got a design for the perfect garden floating around in your head? Follow these six simple steps to make it...

Dust off your green thumb and try your hand at winter gardening with these fun and easy windowsill planting tips.

Get your azaleas, roses, trees and shrubs looking fantastic by following these gardener's do-it-yourself tips.

Soils in coastal gardens are usually porous and low in nutrients and it may take a few years to achieve...

Take advantage of modern research in weed biology to manage unwanted weeds without back breaking labour or environmentally unfriendly herbicides.

If you have a damp spot in the yard, fill it with bee balm. Then, in early summer, feast your...

There are several key points for a successful wildlife pond.

The most popular variety of sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, lives up well to its name. Odoratus is Latin for 'well-scented',...

Mosquitoes were bad enough when they just made you itch. Now that some of them carry the West...

A damaged lawn can be treated with some good old tender, love and care. Here, we'll look at how to...

A mere 100 years ago, the greater portion of our landscape was farmland. There were wood lots, hedgerows, and weedy...

Landscaping fabric and other artificial weed barriers are effective alternatives to herbicides, but can cause new problems and still fail...

Most lawns suffer damage at some time or other. Paths that are worn into them, molehills and compacted soil are...

Fruit trees come in all shapes and sizes, so that there is one for every garden. Once established, they should...

Whether it's time constraints or poor health, knowing and replenishing your soil can be a hassel. Even more so if...

Heather gardens can give your landscape brilliant colour and bring any dull yard to life. A heather bed should always...

Are you thinking about adding a pond to your landscape? Ready-made ponds come in all shapes and sizes, and even...

A simple mistake can spur unexpected surprises. That's what you'll find when you step around back at Jim and Sharyn...

Shrubs are supplied by nurseries in three forms: container grown, with balled roots, or with bare roots. Read on to...

Fall doesn't have to be the end of the gardening season. Instead, consider it to be the start of next...

Winter is on its way-the days are shorter, the air is cooler, and plant growth has slowed or halted. Spend...

Did you know you that worms are an effective way to compost yard and kitchen waste? Known as "vermicomposting", you...

Plant and flower pots are wonderful landscaping ideas for your entrance way or backyard. A front door might call for...

An adequately fed lawn is denser, more weed free, and more attractive. A well-fertilized lawn withstands wear better and is...