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The Ontario countryside in the fall is a spectacularly colourful landscape that we all admire and enjoy. Many of us make special trips to view the brilliant colours of Maples and waysides adorned with Goldenrod and Asters. 

Your next home project awaits! Creating a fall planter is a simple way to add some colour and interest to your front porch. Check out our tutorial video below. Happy planting!

There are many ways to use pumpkins, other than just carving! This dried flower-filled pumpkin centrepiece is a beautiful way to compliment your autumn décor.

Lanterns are very versatile and add warmth and ambiance to your home.Why not try adding your own spin with some autumn décor! Simply adding gourds, pumpkins, leaves, twinkle lights and ribbon will bring a whole new life to your centrepiece this fall.

Click on each picture to view the products. How to apply nematodes as natural pest control for craneflies/leatherjackets and grubs in your yard, as well as treating fungus gnats in your houseplants.

Hardy fall bulbs such as Daffodil, Tulip, Hyacinth, Crocus and Snowdrop are spring flowering plants that must be planted in the fall. They actually need the dormant rest period of a long, cold winter.

Foliage Plants are like adding a breath of fresh air to a room and in fact that is exactly what they do, increase the amount of oxygen in a room. They are also very attractive, decorative and functional, as well as being relatively easy to care for.

Not sure what to plant? Find out which perennials bloom for each month! March Common Name Botanical Name Crocus Crocus Glory of the Snow Chionodoxa Winter Aconite Eranthis Snowdrop Galanthus Christmas Rose Helleborus Lenten Rose Helleborus Iris Iris danfordiae

Are you looking for a drought tolerant, fuss-free solution for your gardens? Then ornamental grasses may be the perfect perennial for your landscape. Dramatic in appearance and easy to care for, ornamental grasses are the ideal addition to almost any garden.

Want to keep your blooms lasting longer? Follow a few of these simple cut flower care ideas and you will keep your blooms vibrant and long lasting.

Summer is the peak growing time for gardens. However, sunshine and heat can make it tricky for your plants to stay hydrated. This summer, avoid wilted and dying plants by creating an environment that will help you use water more efficiently.

One of the most exciting parts of growing a vegetable garden is harvesting. Regular harvesting will not only bring fresh produce to your table but will actually keep the plants healthier.