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Care Tips for Hostas

Post author By Munish
Post date April 29, 2020

Nothing beats the variety of colours, textures, and height that hostas can bring to a shade garden.

This lush, foliage dense perennial has captured the eyes of gardeners and landscape designers for many generations. The variability of hostas is endless. Their foliage will give your garden splashes of green (Royal Standard), blue (Humpback Whale), yellow (August Moon), white (Minuteman) and just about any combination of any, or all of these, on just one plant!

There are miniature versions (School Mouse, Church Mouse, Sun Mouse) which make great additions to container gardens and small spaces. There are medium-sized plants (Popcorn, Wheee!, Hudson’s Bay, Paradigm) if you are looking to fill an area under a shade tree or back corner of your yard.

Do you have a large space to fill? Try planting a specimen sized selection (Krossa Regal, Earth Angel, Wu-La-La) to fill the void.

At Sheridan Nurseries, we grow over 60 different varieties of hosta. From the tiny Pandora’s Box (which only grows to 10 cm tall) to magnificent Empress Wu (which grows to an impressive 90 cm+ tall).

Tags Hostas, shade garden, perennials, Gardening

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All About Lilacs

Post author By Munish
Post date April 24, 2020

Have you ever walked outside on a warm spring day to be greeted by the sweet, floral fragrance of lilacs? Nothing wholly welcomes spring like this aromatic shrub! The lavender-hued blooms on lilacs also enchant butterflies and bees to your garden.

If you are thinking about planting a lilac in your outdoor space, here our guide with care tips and varieties to look for at our garden centres.

Tip: plant it near walkways or windows to be greeted by their fragrance!

Tags Fragrant Flowers, Lilacs, Plants for Full Sun, Gardening, Flowering Shrubs

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New Perennials for 2020

Post author By Munish
Post date April 13, 2020

Want to be the envy of your street? Browse our collection of new perennials for 2020!

Whether you are looking for a shade-loving plant to brighten up a corner, or a sun-loving addition to your front garden,
you all find something new at Sheridan Nurseries.

Tags perennials, Gardening, planting bulbs, landscape design, pollinator garden, new for 2020, garden tips

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A Beginners Guide to Pruning

Post author By Munish
Post date April 3, 2020

Pruning will benefit many of your favourite trees, shrubs, and perennials and is one of the keys to a lush and vibrant garden. Proper pruning techniques can help your plants develop more flowers, grow more robust, and be healthier.

Timing is everything when it comes to pruning – and so is having the right set of pruning equipment. Choosing and having the right equipment on hand will make all the difference on how your plants perform when completing your pruning tasks.

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3 Beneficial Bugs for the Garden

Post author By Munish
Post date March 27, 2020

Tags Beneficial Bugs, Garden Tip, Lady Bugs, Organic garden, Pests

All All Indoor Plants SPRING HOUSEPLANTS Lifestyle

How to Care for Easter Flowers

Post author By Munish
Post date March 25, 2020

Fresh cut flowers and potted plants are a fantastic way to brighten your mood or liven up your home. Easter lilies, vibrant hydrangeas, and fresh-cut flowers are a sure sign of spring, and what better way to embrace the spring season than with a fresh plant or flowers for your home or as a thoughtful gift to celebrate the season.

Tags spring garden, indoor plants, Flowering plants, easter

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Direct Sowing Seeds for April

Post author By Munish
Post date March 20, 2020

As soon as the temperatures are around 12°C and the soil is workable, you can plant veggies directly into the ground. Always follow the packing instructions for spacing requirements and timing on planting.

If you really to be ahead of the game, check out some seeds to start indoors in March.

We suggest planting in straight rows it’s a good trick if you see anything growing outside the rows it is likely a weed.

Remember veggies needs a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily. Water often!

Tags plants from seed, edible garden, grow your own, garden tips

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Vegetable Seeds to Start in March

Post author By Munish
Post date March 20, 2020

If you are ready to dig into growing your vegetables from seed, you have come to the right place!

Growing from seed gives you a lot of freedom to what varieties you grow. From heirloom to organic, there are many types of veggies that are available in seed form. It’s most cost-friendly than purchasing transplants in late-spring.

Various seeds have specific requirement; always read the packing for exact details and dates to start, planting depth, and how long until they need until being transplanted outside.

If you have new to growing from seed, check out our blog post to get started.

Tags edible gardening, vegetable garden

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Winter Protection 101

As the temperatures drop, there are several tasks that you can do to help your garden survive the frigid Canadian winter. Here’s our expert Sheridan guide to winter protection and winterizing your outdoor spaces.

Tags Winter roses, outdoor plants, winterizing products, fall gardening, winter care products, lawn care, Winter Protection

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Fall is for Planting Trees, Shrubs & Perennials

Post author By Munish
Post date September 6, 2019
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Think spring is the best time to add new hardy plants to your outdoor space? Think again!

The cooler temperatures in fall make it an ideal time for planting. Extreme heat stresses out trees, making it difficult for them to establish. Cooler temperatures with shorter days create a perfect growing environment for newly planted plants.

Trees will begin establishing their root systems immediately after planting and will continue until frost, which results in a stronger, more developed root system.

Defoliating insects are more common in spring and summer. Fewer pests and diseases mean less stress on new trees and shrubs!

As summer begins to wind down, take a look at your garden and note areas of improvement. Pick your plants, dig in, add some fresh soil, and water well to help your fall plantings establish strong roots.

These are our favourite plants that make an impression in autumn.