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Heavy downpours can arrive at almost any point in the growing season across Canada, and some years bring unprecedented amounts of rain. One thing is inevitable - every garden will eventually face a deluge of rain. Here’s my advice for what to do after the duluge to help your garden recover.
Perhaps more than any other flowering shrub, hydrangeas have gone through a revolution in the last decade or so. Now they flower better and longer, many offer repeat flowering, and there are more unique flower shapes and colors available. Let me tell you about some of my favorites, then I’ll share my growing tips at the end.
Growing plants in containers opens up a whole world of options for adding color to your deck, patio, balcony or even in your garden. I’ll share some ideas for combining annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs in containers to make them more diverse, stunning and practical.
Proven Winners has taken all those classic Dianthus qualities and elevated them with larger blooms, improved flowering and exceptional garden performance.
When it comes time to plant your favorite new varieties in your garden, proper transplanting can make all the difference in how quickly they get established. I’ll walk you through the eight steps you’ll need to know to plant them properly so they will get off to the best possible start.
Deer damage is prevalent across the Northeast especially after a long winter. Let’s talk about deer controls and dwarf flowering shrubs that they are less likely to browse.
Explore the evolution of Proven Winners® Eco+™ grower pots, from the development of 100% plastic-free grower pots to the expansion of recycled grower pots and plant tags in 2026.
If there’s a spot in your garden where the light shifts from sunny to shady through the seasons, these flexible annuals are just what you need.
Pollinating insects need our support, so let’s talk about growing a pollinator garden and the ideal plants to include in it if you’re gardening in the North.
Are you ready to wake up to spring? When winters are long, it’s so important to have early blooming perennials in the landscape. As soon as the snow melts, these early spring beauties will cheer us up and provide an important food source for hungry pollinators and beneficial insects.
