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Garden Design Ideas Using Alliums: Creative Planting Plans and Care Tips
Alliums add sculptural drama and dependable color just as spring bulbs fade and early summer perennials take off. From baseball-sized spheres to airy, fireworks-like umbels, these ornamental onions offer bold...
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Growing Bearded Iris, Peonies, Alliums and Daylilies Together: A Practical Guide
Growing bearded iris, peonies, alliums and daylilies together can be a beautiful success when their needs are met. Use this guide to choose the right site, plan planting times and...
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Gardening as an Analog Hobby: Cultivating Calm, Creativity, and Connection
Gardening offers a welcome break from screens. With soil on your hands and sun on your shoulders, it invites you to slow down, observe small changes, and delight in growth...
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Deer-Resistant Garden Design for Canadian Gardens
Across much of Canada, deer pressure isn't a seasonal nuisance—it's a year-round reality. From the hardwood forests of Ontario and Quebec to the river valleys of British Columbia, deer are...
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Cold-Hardy Perennials for Canadian Gardens That Return Every Year
Canadian gardeners need plants that can handle cold winters, unpredictable weather and shorter growing seasons. That’s why cold-hardy perennials are some of the best choices for Canadian landscapes. These reliable...
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Best Spring-Planted Bulbs for Canadian Gardens
Summer-flowering bulbs are one of the easiest ways to add bold colour, texture and long-lasting blooms to Canadian gardens. From dramatic dahlias and fragrant lilies to vibrant gladiolus and begonias,...
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Bulb, Corm, Tuber, Rhizome, Or Root. What’s The Difference?
We’re sure you’ve heard all these terms before, but the differences between them can be a bit confusing. So let’s talk about which is which, and what the differences are....
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Best Bulbs for Canadian Hardiness Zones
Canada’s diverse climate means that choosing the right bulbs for your hardiness zone is one of the most important steps to creating a successful, long-lasting garden. From the frigid winters...