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How to Divide Perennials

Keep your favourite perennials healthy and vigorous year after year by dividing them. Learn how to get started with our step-by-step guide.

If you notice individual plants not performing well, or your garden beds are beginning to be cramped, it’s time to grab your tools and divide perennials. It”s also an opportunity to move plants around in your space and share with neighbours and loved ones.

Here’s our guide about dividing perennials.

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All Outdoor Plants SUMMER

Summer Flowering Shrubs

Once spring trees, shrubs, and perennials have leafed out and filled your beds with colour, it’s time to find late-blooming plants. We put together the best summer flowering shrubs for every garden style.

 

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Preventing Mosquitoes in your Outdoor Space

Summer entertaining is finally here! After a rainy and chilly spring, it’s time to enjoy sunshine BBQs, and cold drinks. However, you all need to fight off those dreaded mosquitos.

Making a mosquito combat zone is all the buzz this summer. We have narrowed down our favourite plants and products to make it easier. Learn how you can keep away these pests away from your outdoor space.

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All Outdoor Plants Spring Summer

The Best Annuals for Sun

Ideal for filling in sunny spots in any container or garden bed, these annuals will thrive in an area that has direct sun for five or more hours.

To get the most out of your sun loving annuals, add our water-soluble Parkwood® Flower Plant Food 15-30-15 fertilizer every two weeks. It’s high in phosphorus so your plants will grow strong roots and vibrant blooms. Do not forget to water at the base of the plant regularly!

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All Outdoor Plants SPRING SUMMER

The Best Annuals for Shade

The perfect for companions for areas that have dappled shade or morning sunlight. Gardening in the shade can be challenging, but with these top picks, you all have a show-stopping display.

To get the most out of your annuals for shade, add our water-soluble Parkwood® Flower Plant Food 15-30-15 fertilizer every two weeks. It’s high in phosphorus so your plants will grow strong roots and vibrant blooms. Remember to water at the base of the plant when necessary!

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All Outdoor Plants SUMMER

Summer Blooming Perennials

As the summer heat arrives, some early flowering perennials have finished blooming and your outdoor space may need some colour. Get inspired by our favourite summer blooming perennials.

Many of these summer blooming perennials can be planted from spring to autumn so keep an eye out when you are visiting the garden centres.

After planting, be sure to water two to three times a week thoroughly. Adjust watering according to drought and rain conditions. The best time to water is in the morning or late in the day to avoid evaporation. A one-inch layer of bark mulch can stop moisture loss and help keep the soil cool.

After that, sit back and enjoy your summer garden.

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Top 8 Foliage Plants for Gardens

Sometimes you want a lush, full, colourful plant without the fuss of long-blooming flowers. Even though some of these plants flower at some point, the blooms do not take away from the beauty of the foliage.

This collection of plants thrive in the shade, while others can tolerate sun. Always review the plant tag to ensure you are planting in the correct area!

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Backyard Fruit Trees

 

Are you thinking about growing fruit in your backyard? Combine beauty and flavour in your garden by growing fruit in your backyard. Here’s our guide to growing fruit trees and how to have a successful harvest, year after year.

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DIY Herb Garden

Nothing compares to the flavour of fresh herbs. Homegrown herbs can grow inside or outside; in a bed among veggies or together in a container. Creating a herb container garden is as easy as picking your favourite herbs, getting the right soil, placing in an area with enough sun and watering.