by Andre Barnes | Mar 10, 2017 | Flower Care
“How often should I water my houseplants?” Although this is one of the most common questions I get asked over the course of a season, I don’t have a black and white answer. Plants, much like humans, are unique organisms and therefore require... by Andre Barnes | Feb 15, 2017 | Flower Care, Pest Control
Picture this… It’s a cold February morning in Woodstock, Ontario and you just watered your Hibiscus plant, which is sitting in my window soaking up the winter sun. As you go to tend to another plant, you brush up against your prized Hibiscus, only to feel... by Andre Barnes | Jan 27, 2017 | Christmas, Flower Care, Orchid
Not a Christmas goes by when we don’t give receive at least one Orchid. These exotic flowers are right up there with poinsettias as the most popular potted houseplants for the holiday season. Many people’s first orchid marks the beginning of a life-long love... by Andre Barnes | Dec 16, 2016 | Christmas, Woodstock
Once again Christmas seems to have arrived all too quickly. With just about a week left to finish your Holiday shopping, many Woodstock residents are feeling the pinch, wondering where to find last-minute Christmas gifts here in town—besides the local Wal Mart!? Don’t... by Andre Barnes | Oct 31, 2016 | Fall Gardening, Tropicals, Winter Gardening
If you’re new to gardening and live in Ontario, there’s a good chance you’ll need to keep your gardening gloves handy—even during the winter months! If your garden contains certain types of plants – known as Tropicals – you’ll need to clear your...
