As the cool weather approaches, it is time to make the final preparations for winter. This year saw gardens enjoy bountiful harvests and impressive 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.
One of the best parts of Halloween is walking through the neighbourhood and seeing all the fun and creative jack-o-lantern designs. From classic triangle eyes and noses to more intricate ghoulish faces, there is no symbol more iconic to Halloween than a glowing pumpkin.
Pumpkins are part of the winter squash family which includes butternut, acorn, delicata, Hubbard, and spaghetti squash. Pumpkins come in various colours, including traditional orange, red, blue, and even white.
The firm skin or rind has made pumpkins a popular choice for carving since the 19th century. Before this, peasants would use turnips to carve spooky faces as they tried to ward off spirits.
Today pumpkin carving enthusiasts use a variety of techniques to achieve their desired look.
Each of these pumpkin carving styles results in a unique look that will have parents and kids alike smiling as they walk up your path for Halloween treats.
So how do you carve the perfect pumpkin for Halloween? It can be a little tricky, so we have pulled together some helpful hints to ensure your pumpkin looks great.
Now that temperatures are cooler, it is a 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.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
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:
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.