Growing 101
Choosing the right soil is essential for a thriving garden. Discover the best soil types for garden beds, containers, raised beds, lawns, and more. Our expert guide will help you ensure your plants flourish in every setting. Happy gardening!
Ah, the joy of a lush, vibrant lawn. There’s something profoundly satisfying about stepping onto a thick, green carpet of grass, isn’t there? If your lawn is looking a bit tired or patchy, fear not—top dressing and overseeding are your secret weapons to rejuvenate your grass and keep it looking its best. Let’s dive into the process and make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood.
Pollinators are the unsung heroes of any garden, ensuring flowers bloom and plants produce bountifully. Discover how to attract these beneficial creatures and create a thriving, vibrant garden filled with beauty and productivity.
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden not only helps these essential creatures thrive but also sets you up for a more productive and vibrant garden. Pollinators improve the health and yield of plants, leading to more flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
Explore the charm of hanging baskets with expert Rob Sproule! Learn key care tips like pruning, deadheading, and fertilizing to keep your mini garden vibrant. Dive into our article for insights and visit Salisbury Greenhouse for all your gardening needs.
Boost your garden’s health with our guide on choosing the right fertilizer for vibrant blooms and robust growth.
Discover how to keep your poinsettia flourishing after the holidays with our Alberta-specific care tips. Learn about winter care, spring transitions, and the reblooming challenge.
Get ready for the holidays with our expert guide on Christmas greens care, making your home festive and joyful!
Learn how to pick it, store it, carve it, display it and eat it.
This Pumpkin Pie recipe will have your mouth watering. Make the best out of your garden-grown pumpkins… Fine, store bought will do, I guess.
Earth Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by creating a pollinator-friendly garden. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects play a vital role in maintaining healthy
We know it’s still cold in Edmonton, but you’ll be ready to tackle that spring cleaning you’ve been waiting all winter for any day now! We’re sure you’re as eager as we are to start
We’re not quite done with winter yet here in Edmonton, with snow, wind, and the cold still keeping our gardening days at bay. While you’re anxiously awaiting the triumphant return of the growing season, now’s
We’re crazy for Calatheas, and we hope you have at least one in your indoor plant collection! Notorious for their fussiness, these pet-friendly tropical show-stealers are well worth the extra work and”“if cared for properly”“will
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard all the hoopla surrounding cannabis and CBD these days. It’s been all over the news, magazines, social media, popular culture, and pretty much everywhere
Winter has its cozy moments that go along with the holiday season’s many other endearing qualities. However, it also gets a bad reputation for making people miserable thanks to cloudy skies, lack of sun, dry
The world is changing, and the way we garden is changing, too. No longer just a place to plant a few flowers and grow a few shrubs, there is now a solid need for
Trying to stop gardening in the winter is like trying to pass up the sweets””it just doesn’t work. The good news is that you don’t have to give up your green thumb just because
Kokedama, or “moss balls” in Japanese, are traditional plant creations that celebrate the beauty of rough simplicity. These “poor man’s bonsai” reflect some very ancient principles of Japanese culture and philosophy that focus on
Christmas is about tradition, and a family tradition of making tree ornaments can create lasting memories for you and your family. But it doesn’t have to be complicated, and decorations made from natural ingredients add
There are many reasons to bring a spider plant into your home: they’re simple to care for, have a knack for cleaning indoor air, and are a fantastic pet-safe option. While their sprawling appearance
Christmas cacti are perfect for adding some colourful blossoms to your Christmas decor, with blooms in white, pink, and yellow! They also look beautiful alongside fresh evergreen boughs and holly. When properly
It’s time to make garden tool care and maintenance part of your yearly gardening routine! Why? If you fail to take proper care of your garden tools, they won’t work as well, and you run
Peonies are like visual poetry””they convey so much beauty and feeling! Their cut flowers are a wedding bouquet classic, with hundreds of luscious, layered petals in the most romantic colours. They need their beauty sleep
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!