Oct 8, 2026
Fall cutbacks are often considered part of garden cleanup. The flowers have finished blooming, the leaves are starting to yellow, and the stems are drying out. But cutting back perennials also changes the design of a garden. Some perennials, when you cut them back, go...
Oct 1, 2026
Hostas are extremely resilient plants. In the Niagara region, they can be transplanted pretty much any time the ground is not frozen. I have transplanted them in late spring, summer and fall, and they are one of the few plants I would be comfortable moving even in the...
Sep 23, 2026
Between the summer and fall garden seasons, I sometimes take a little time off. This year, I went to the Gaspé region of Québec. There are some striking differences between Gaspésie and the Niagara region. The rock formations are completely different. The region is...
Aug 27, 2026
About small spaces, many options and finding your own way There is a trend towards densification in cities in Ontario, including here in the Niagara region. With that comes smaller garden spaces. However, people still want green in their living space. The question...
Aug 20, 2026
I was brought to a garden recently for a routine maintenance cleanup, but also because the sweet woodruff seemed to have suffered a lot of dieback. There were a few possibilities for what had happened. It could have been some kind of disease, or it could simply have...
Aug 6, 2026
About timing care to extend summer blooms For many gardens here in the Niagara region, late July and early August is peak bloom time. It’s when many people say their garden looks the best. This year has been especially lush. We’ve alternated very hot days...
