Gardens & vegetation

How to tell if your soil is truly dry deep down before watering unnecessarily?

Contrary to popular belief, touching the surface of the soil is the least reliable method for deciding when to water, especially in Canada. Dry surface soil can hide abundant moisture…

Calamagrostis or Miscanthus: which ornamental grass stays beautiful and upright even under snow?

For an impeccable winter garden in Canada, Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ surpasses Miscanthus thanks to its superior structural resilience against heavy snow. The plant architecture of Calamagrostis, with its thin and…

Lilac or magnolia: which shrub blooms first without fearing late frosts in Canada?

To achieve a spectacular spring in the garden, the secret is not so much choosing between lilac and magnolia, but mastering the invisible interventions that prepare and protect the blooms…