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Choosing and Caring For Roses

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Roses are loved for their delicate beauty, stunning colour, and the fragrance of their blooms. Roses vary in size and shape, from compact shrubs with small flowers to tall climbers with large, vibrant colours; roses make an excellent focal piece in any garden.

 

 

As one of the first growers to introduce roses to the region, Sheridan Nurseries is proud to offer one of the largest selections of roses in southern Ontario.

 

The first entries of hardy roses into the Sheridan catalogue were the FJ Grootendorst red and pink varieties in 1924. Later in 1939, Sheridan trademarked six Hybrid Tea Rose varieties and continued cultivating new varieties well into the late 1940s.

 

By 1952, people were buying houses in the post-war era, and it was the beginning of the Baby Boom. Homeowners wanted gardens, and no garden was complete without roses. Sheridan was again at the forefront and began offering the newest “All American Rose Society Award Winners” varieties. The Sheridan Nurseries’ collection of roses has continued to grow and expand over our long company history. Today we offer over 60 varieties at our garden centres across the GTA.

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Using Native Plants to Support our Pollinators

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Pollinators such as bees, bats, butterflies, birds, and other insects are essential players in sustaining a healthy environment and ecosystem and are vital contributors to our agricultural sector.

 

There is widespread global concern for declining populations and the overall health of native pollinators such as bees. Factors such as exposure to pesticides, destruction of natural habitats, and climate change are all factors that pose threats to our native pollinators. Without bees and other pollinators, our agriculture sector and environment would be in big trouble!

 

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Landscaping with Boxwoods

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Sheridan Nurseries is the industry leader in Boxwood cultivation and development and were the first to introduce Boxwood to Ontario almost 100 years ago. Today we have over 70 acres devoted to growing boxwoods on our farm in Glen Williams, Ontario.

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All Outdoor Plants SPRING SUMMER

YEAR OF THE GLADIOLUS

Gladiolus flowers

The gladiolus, also known as “glads”, is a beautiful symbol of summer’s arrival. These impressive flowers look stunning in the garden or as an elegant arrangement in a vase.

 

Easy to grow, gladiolus are ideal for novice gardeners. The corms are planted in the spring and within a few weeks, their orchid-like blooms will quickly fill your garden with colour.

 

The gladiolus originated in Africa and Eurasia, finding its way to North America in the mid-1900s. Their impressive size prompted experts to deem them the Latin term Gladius or “sword”, leading to their appropriate nickname, the sword lily.

 

Standing on stems that can reach upwards of five feet, gladiolus come in a variety of striking colours, with each flower adorned with smaller blooms. These blooms reach a width of about 3 to five inches across.

 

Here are some helpful hints on how you can grow delightful gladiolus in your garden.

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All Outdoor Plants FALL WINTER GARDEN CARE

Winter Lawn And Garden Prep

Winter Lawn And Garden Prep

As the cool weather approaches, it is time to make the final preparations for winter to protect your future blooms. Taking the time to properly protect your efforts of the past season can go a long way to ensure another tremendous growing season next year.

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Fall Bulbs For Spring Blooms

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Bucket of bulbs for Fall

Now that temperatures are cooler, it is time to plant your spring bulbs. These little packets of flower power are an excellent choice for adding bold, beautiful colour to your spring garden. With minimal effort, bulbs will reward you year after year with a continuous parade of colour from early spring to the beginning of summer.

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Fall Gardening Clean-Up

Fall Gardening Tips

 

The season is changing, bringing cooler temperatures. It’s time to think about preparing your garden for fall and winter. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

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Hydrangea Pruning Tips

Hydrangea Pruning Tips

We made it easy to learn hydrangea pruning tips. Proper pruning of hydrangeas will impact the showy display of blooms. Some types don’t need pruning and others benefit from it.

Have you ever pruned hydrangeas in spring and noticed you had a lack of flowers in summer? Chances are, you did not prune your hydrangea at the right time.

Once you identify the type of hydrangea in your garden, you all know if they bloom or new wood. Depending on when how they bloom, will help decide when to prune correctly.

We put together some quick points to help you take care of hydrangeas.

 

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Dive into Aquatic Plants

Dive into Aquatic Plants

If you have a pond garden, you should plant aquatic plants to keep the water clean and create a home for wildlife.

Not only do plants add beauty to pond gardens, but they also feed on the same nutrients as algae. They will help remove phosphates and nitrates from the water, leaving less for algae to consume. In return, the pond will have less algae and improved water quality.

Here are different types of aquatic plants and their benefits.

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That’s Alotta Hosta!

That's Alotta Hosta!

When we talk about the selection of hostas for your garden, it’s more than colours and textures. Hostas are perfect for every shade garden.

Whether you are looking for a miniature hosta to fill up a container garden, or a large hosta to fill in your front garden, we have some magnificent varieties for you.