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How to water your lawn the right way

Stay Cool Gardening - By Mark Cullen

Each year Canadian gardeners concern them selves that we are going to experience a long hot summer. The burning question is, “How can I enjoy...

How to choose the right plant food? With Owen Reeves

How to best water your lawn

If your goal is a gorgeous green lawn to be the neighbour’s envy, you will need to be smart about how you water your precious...

How to plant annuals

Many of our favourite summer flowers are annuals, or plants that live for just one season. They are a great addition to any garden and...

One solution from PRO-MIX® can help you maintain a weed-free lawn by Owen Reeves

Anyone with a lawn knows one of the most frustrating things is dealing with weeds. It’s tough to keep ahead of them and they keep...

All about shade gardens

Known for their rich greens, shade gardens are inviting in the heat of summer, providing a cool respite from the sun. Shade plants usually have...

When and how much to water your plants

Amazing results for your harvest by Owen Reeves

If you’re growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs for your family of course you want to do it in a healthy way that will...

How to plant perennials

Perennials are beautiful, hardy plants that come back year after year. Some of the gardener’s most beloved plants — like hostas, clematis, and peonies —...

Attracting Pollinators - by Mark Cullen

My goal is to provide as compelling an argument as I can for you to invest in the future of your garden this spring –...

How to grow a beautiful lawn from seed

Growing grass from seed is easy and cost-effective. Just give it a little TLC, water, sunlight, and fertilizer and you will have a beautiful lawn...

How to mow a lawn for best results

The sound of a lawn mower in summer is ubiquitous. We all have our routine for when the grass gets tall. But there are some...

Build a lasting garden with perennials

Perennial plants offer the gardener many years of enjoyment, and many get bigger and better each spring. There are a tremendous number of perennial plants...

How does PRO-MIX Lawn Insect Defense grass seed work? By Albert Mondor

How and when to fertilizer your lawn

The Best Tomatoes on the Block – Eat What You Grow by Mark Cullen

Tomatoes are the most popular garden vegetable in Canada by far. They are easy to grow just about anywhere there is heat and sun. There...

Eat flowers!- by Albert Mondor

Although we mostly create them to be ornamental, our gardens contain various species of flowers that are completely edible. Here are some mouth-watering examples. With...