by Andre Barnes | Jul 28, 2016 | Gardening, Perennials
We are often asked, “what perennials can I plant in the shade?”, the options for sun are enormous but in shade we are more limited. Here I will show you five interesting plants for the shady garden, not necessarily the most popular, and I choose to ignore... by Andre Barnes | Jul 28, 2016 | Gardening
Believe it or not, but Souther Ontario weather is considered unpredictable by many garden professionals—especially in the spring. One day we can be enjoying an early warm spell, when out of nowhere comes a frost warning. If you have plants in your garden or around... by Andre Barnes | Jul 28, 2016 | Gardening, Landscaping
Foundation Planting? A foundation planting refers to a group of plants that help incorporate a building to it’s property and cover the actual concrete foundation your structure is built on. It is a critical component of home decoration and can either enhance or... by Andre Barnes | Jul 28, 2016 | Gardening
It is early July, customers are bringing in leaves that have been chewed to pieces and phone is ringing asking what is stripping all the flowers off their roses. Over the last few years plants in south western Ontario have been infested by the Japanese beetle.... by Andre Barnes | Jul 28, 2016 | Gardening
When i first started working at the greenhouse, about 30 years ago, impatiens were the most popular plant we grew. They continued to grow in popularity and one time impatiens represented over half the bedding plants we grew. Why Impatiens? Everybody likes impatiens,... by Andre Barnes | Jul 28, 2016 | Annuals, Gardening, Landscaping, Perennials
Lets talk begonias, an exciting and diverse plant species that is enjoying a huge surge in popularity. Generally speaking begonias are very easy to grow, they will thrive and bloom with a minimum of care. Many begonias tolerate a variety of conditions, shade; sun,...
