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This easy DIY will show you how to create a beautiful fall lantern centrepiece with only a few items!

The tail end of summer is on of the busiest season in the garden. The slightly cooler weather gives the plants a burst of energy, with beautiful summer blooms, a bounty of vegetables, and unfortunately, weeds. It is also the ideal time for planting fall perennials, spring bulbs, and get your garden ready for the cooler weather. 

 

Need help on how to plant your fall bulbs? Check out this article for winter chilling, planting, preparing the flower bed and after flowering tips!

Looking to add some flare to your front porch this fall? 

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.

Key to having a diverse perennial garden is having colour all season long! Plant a mixture of spring, summer and fall blooming perennials. Continue to see the full list of month by month blooming perennials.

This season, take a few moments to explore the wide range of ornamental grasses. 

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.

Hummingbirds are not only fun to watch; they are an essential part of our Ontario ecosystem. Following these three simple steps will quickly transform your environment into a spot where these hovering beauties will thrive.

Butterflies are an extremely helpful part of our ecosystem, and promoting a healthy environment for them is a very important step in protecting butterfly populations.