Be Diligent with your Weeding Strategies Here on the wet west coast, weeds don’t take much of a break for winter. We gardeners need some time saving weeding strategies to hold the weeds at bay. One of the best weed-control strategies is as simple as good timing. Get at them while they’re still small, and
What’s the weather forecast? That is serious information for gardeners who are worried that their gardens may not be resistant to dry hot conditions. Extra-hot, extra-dry summer conditions can wreak havoc on our gardens. Luckily, we can choose from a wonderful range of adaptable and drought resistant plants to keep our gardens looking healthy and
We gardeners are always searching for ways to make gardening easier. Gardening is enjoyable, rewarding, relaxing… and hard work There is always something to do – planning, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting. Most gardeners enjoy the time they spend working in their gardens, but there comes a point when garden tasks can pile up, making you
This week I’ve had fun exploring articles on the web, and I’ve gathered together some crafty ideas and smart tips for gardeners to share with you.
You’ve likely been counting the days until you can get out in the cool but pleasant sunshine after a winter away from your gardening. Spring can be one of the busiest times of the year if you have a garden with many perennial borders and plants. It is also the best time to rejuvenate these
The Pleasures of a Winter Garden We have our first snowfall here at the west coast – perhaps the only one this winter – and our winter garden is looking ethereal. The soft fluffy flakes are piling up on the bamboo outside my window, bending some of the canes almost to the ground. Tiny chickadees
Jazz up your garden with oriental poppies In my morning and evening walks, I’ve noticed multitudes of oriental poppies adding vivid splashes of color to many gardens and public parks. Here on Vancouver Island, beautiful gardens and talented gardeners abound. With our mild and wet climate, it’s almost impossible to not have a colorful gorgeous
Here are three simple ways to create your own fertile and rich soil-enriching compost. Fall is a great time to get your compost up and running. All sorts of material are at hand – dry leaves, garden waste, fallen fruit, grass cuttings, and trimmings from your shrubs and trees. Composting just happens – no matter
What are Day Lilies? If you’re looking for a drought resistant, long lived, hardy and easy to care for perennial to solve some of your landscaping problems, then day lilies (Hemerocallis spp) may be just what you’re looking for. With their arching sword like leaves and large trumpet shaped blooms, they create a colorful border. Daylilies
