Garden of Herbs

Herbs are considered the oldest cultivated plants and are used today, as they were used hundreds of years ago. Herbs are extremely versatile and can be grown in a dozen different ways. They can be grown in a garden bed or in pots located inside your...

Rain Barrels

The age-old practice of collecting rainwater for use around the house is making a comeback! During the summer months, up to 40 % of the household water usage is used outside on the lawn and garden. Some municipalities in Canada have even developed ra...

Passion for Peonies

Peonies give your garden bursts of color and wonderful fragrance. Being a perennial they come up every year and are easy to grow. Peonies are versatile, long-lived landscape plants. They can make excellent low hedges in the summer or used as a group ...

Gardening With Your Kids

Nature is a great interest of children. They love working in the dirt, planting a seed and then watching it grow. Kids also love plants that they see as fun because it holds their interest. A fun plant can capture the attention of your child throu...

2009 Lawn Care Q&A with Steve Tschanz

Question: What type of rake should be used on my lawn for this spring? Answer: A flat fan (leaf) rake should be used on your lawn. Never use a garden rake which can potentially damage the roots and reproductive structures of grass plants. A light...