Fall Maples Maple trees have long been known to have some of the finest displays of fall colour. While common in Ontario and Québec, very few maples are native to zone 3 areas like ours in Steinbach. However, we can still enjoy fall maples here in Manitoba! Thanks to...
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Fall Maples
Your Guide to Fall Planting in Manitoba
Your Guide to Fall Planting in Manitoba By Erna “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” -Albert Camus After a long, hot summer, the crisp, cool air of fall is often welcome. The leaves decorate the landscape in beautiful, warm and fiery hues that seem...
Fall Garden Clean-Up
Did You Know – Removing plant debris and raking in the fall can greatly reduce the pests and disease that can harm your plants in the over wintering process. Giving your garden beds that quick clean-up can keep them looking good longer into the fall season and...
How to Get Your Indoor Plants Ready for Fall
With summer winding down and the days becoming shorter, it’s time to prepare our indoor plants for the months ahead. Check out these tips for getting your plants ready for Fall. Bring Your Plants Indoors If your indoor plants have been outside enjoying the...
FALL IS A FABULOUS TIME TO PLANT IN YOUR YARD!
Your summer activities of going to the beach, playing golf and family barbeques has dramatically slowed. You may be out in the yard doing your fall clean-ups and notice the beautiful colours that are present. Why not add to those and plant a tree, shrub, or perennial...
How To Repot Root Bound Houseplants Like A Pro
How To Repot Root Bound Houseplants Like A Pro Just like how kids go up a shoe size (or three) every year or so, houseplants can get a little too big for their pots and may become root bound if you don’t repot them. However, it isn’t quite as simple as just switching...
Top Tips for Seeding Indoors
Top Tips for Seeding Indoors As unbelievable as it may seem right now, with layer upon layer of snow on the ground and temperatures that make you question if we’ve entered a new ice age, the time is near to begin indoor seeding. Spring is almost upon us, and with that...
Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Why would someone want to promote bird activity in their backyard? Birds are apart of the local ecosystem of your yard – and can provide a great many benefit to you as a home owner! (For example : Pest Control, Flower Pollination, Weed Control, Wildlife...
Snow Mould & Spring Lawn Care
Our lawns take up much of our yard space and whether your outdoor space boasts perennial beds and edible gardens, turf care is important in ensuring the health of our yards as a whole. With winter slowly fading and a new season of growth approaching, here are some...
Spring Pruning Guide
Pruning is a fun and necessary gardening task but to most of us it can feel quite daunting. Don’t fret! Pick up those secateurs and let’s tackle this together!! The main reasons we prune: Improve health and vigour Encourage fruit and flower production Modify the shape...