Balancing your love for indoor plants with the safety and happiness of your pets doesn’t have to be a challenge. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to 25 indoor plants that are visually pleasing and pet-friendly, ensuring a harmonious environment for both your foliage and your furry companions.
As the warmth of summer gradually gives way to the crisp air of autumn, the gardening season can continue with a twist – fall vegetable gardening. The changing temperatures and shifting sunlight offer a unique opportunity to cultivate a bounty of flavorful and nutrient-rich vegetables. The fall garden has something for every palate, from vibrant leafy greens to hearty root vegetables and even the trusty cabbage.
Caring for your outdoor living furniture is essential to ensuring a long-lasting outdoor oasis. From aluminum frames to resin wicker and cushions, keep your outdoor furniture looking beautiful and inviting by keeping it in pristine condition.
Fresh-cut flowers bring beauty and freshness to any space. Whether you have sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, hydrangeas, peonies, or roses, the desire to keep them fresh and vibrant for as long as possible is universal. In this blog post, we’ll share expert Sheridan tips on extending the lifespan of your cut flowers, allowing you to enjoy their beauty for an extended period.
As environmental leaders within the industry, we’re passionate about helping you create a sustainable and thriving garden. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of beneficial plants – those that may not be native but play a vital role in supporting the garden ecosystem and offer a healthy planting alternative. These plants contribute to the overall health of your garden, promoting biodiversity, attracting pollinators, nourishing the soil, and fostering a sustainable, eco-friendly environment.
The days are getting warmer, and Spring is finally here! Get a head start on the growing season by starting some of your favourite flowers, fruits, and vegetables indoors from seed. The risk of frost will have passed in no time at all, and you’ll have strong and healthy seedlings ready to transplant once the regular growing season begins.
Tomatoes are by far the most popular choice that Canadians grow in their home “vegetable” gardens, but there are so many other easy options that you may want to explore.
Here are some helpful hints on how you can start sowing the seeds of your summer garden right now.
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.
Do you have trouble keeping your houseplants healthy and alive? We all may be a little guilty of losing a plant or two, but while you may believe you are destined to have a black thumb, perhaps you just need a little more information and understanding of what NOT to do with your plants.
If you have one houseplant or one hundred around your home, you will have made at least one of these mistakes.
As 2022 welcomes the year of the Peperomia, it is an excellent opportunity to add this easy-to-manage tropical plant to your home.
Native to Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean, the Peperomia is a member of the pepper family that allows you to incorporate lush tropical vibes into your decor.
Not only do plant lovers choose the Peperomia for its hardiness, but also for the stunning foliage that sets it apart from other houseplants.
Leaves come in a variety of colours, including red, grey, green, and purple, beautifully blended to create a marbled effect. This plant makes a statement with heart-shaped leaves that come in assorted sizes, so you can easily find a colour and size that fits your taste. Blooms are long, narrow stalks in green or brown. They don’t actually resemble flowers, and often people pinch them off as they can take away from the overall aesthetic of the plant. In a home setting, blooming can be a rare occurrence.
The Peperomia is known by several other names, including:
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.