Sheridan Nurseries is the industry leader in boxwood cultivation with over 70 acres devoted to growing this exceptional broadleaf evergreen on our farm in Halton Hills, Ontario. Boxwoods are very hardy shrubs that thrive well in our climate but can be susceptible to common Boxwood shrub pests. It is good practice to regularly inspect your boxwood plants from May to September to ensure they are not showing signs of unwanted visitors.
FOUR COMMON BOXWOOD PESTS INCLUDE
Clematis are deciduous vines that are ideal for patios and small spaces as they provide an excellent vertical plant solution. Clematis is a well-loved garden classic that is available in various colours and has blooms that vary from tubular, star-like, flat open discs, or nodding bells.
Clematis are easy to grow and, given the proper support, will climb by twining slender stems (petioles) around trellises, walls, fences, pergolas, arbours, obelisks, or poles. They can also be trained to grow on trees, conifers, shrubs, or with climbing roses. Their flowers will attract butterflies and bees and are well loved by pollinators.
More and more homeowners are seeking new solutions to support our environment by using less toxic products on their lawns and gardens to control pests. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses more environmentally friendly pest control processes and reduces traditional chemical methods.
At Sheridan, we use a variety of methods on our farms, and we are continually learning and adapting to introduce practices to continue to protect our environment.
Here are some suggested methods of integrated pest control that homeowners can consider for their properties:
Who doesn’t love to receive a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers? Their exquisite fresh blooms and glorious scents add a touch of elegance to your home and are a perfect accent for any season.
With the right plants and a sunny spot in your garden, you can grow a cutting garden to create your own unique flower arrangements. The most versatile cutting gardens are usually a mix of repeat blooming annuals, perennials, nursery, and bulb plants.
Do you want a garden full of big, beautiful colourful blooms this summer?
Then you may want to consider getting started with summer flowering bulbs. They can easily be started in containers indoors to give them a head start for glorious blooms this summer. Once the risk of frost has passed, your established plants can be moved to a sunny location outside in their existing containers or transplanted into your garden beds.
Summer blooming bulbs enhance the beauty of your landscape with bright colour and are perfect for fresh-cut bouquets.
Summer bulbs start blooming in late June and continue until autumn frost. To maximize bloom time in your garden, they should be started indoors in the late winter or early spring. Here are some of our favourite bulbs to get started right now.
Live potted Christmas trees are a popular, environmentally friendly alternative to a freshly cut tree. Enjoy the fresh scent of live evergreens inside your home or in your outdoor décor with the added benefit of being able to plant it in your garden after the holidays to watch it grow and enjoy for years to come.
Trees are an environmentally friendly addition to your property and essential to our lives. They improve our air quality, provide shade and privacy, define our neighbourhoods, and add value and character to our homes.
When buying nursery stock it is important that you plant it as soon as possible. If you can’t plant right away, keep your plant in the shade and water it well until you are ready to transplant.
Here are some helpful steps for planting:
Phlox is one of the most popular and versatile garden perennials because it works in so many areas throughout your garden. Their long-lasting blooms make them a favourite flowering perennial enjoyed by gardeners and pollinators. They are easy-to-grow, delightfully fragrant, and adaptable plants that the National Garden Bureau named the perennial of the year for 2022.
Proper watering through the summer is key to lush, healthy plants. With the unpredictability of rain, here are general guidelines to help keep your lawn and garden well-hydrated this summer.
Hydrangeas are some of the most beloved flowering shrubs. If you’re not already a believer, here are some reasons to add hydrangeas to your garden this summer!
4 REASONS TO CHOOSE A HYDRANGEA!