by Jessica Salvador | Jun 14, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver
Q: Why prune trees in summer? A: To control growth, as well as to maintain size and shape. Pruning while the sap is not flowing heavily in maple, birch and elm means that cuts will heal without draining the tree of its vital sap. Q: Which trees should be pruned in...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 30, 2013 | Garden Clean Up, Gardening Vancouver
Finalize your annual plant display. Ordering and buying of plants takes place in mid-to late May. Plant summer annuals. Plan on installation to take place beginning the week of May 27-31st. The Victoria Day long weekend traditionally marks the time when the...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 16, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver
English bluebells are here to stay. At least until we spend three years in a row digging them out. Spring time brings mixed emotions when it comes to bluebells. Their beautiful flowers are a rarely seen blue, brightly tinged with purple. And yet, unfortunately, they...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 12, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver
There’s something about planting annuals… and now there’s proof. Flowers generate happiness. “Flowers and ornamental plants increase levels of positive energy and help people feel secure and relaxed… Flowers can help you achieve a more optimistic outlook on your life,...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 3, 2013 | Gardening Vancouver
Late Spring Gardening & Lawn Care Tasks Design your annual plant display. Have fun choosing your colour scheme and plants for this year’s annual display in your garden. For some up-to-date trend information and suggestions, read this blog post. Lawn care: liming,...