Categories
All Christmas WINTER CHRISTMAS Winter Blog

Christmas Trees

Test The magical twinkling lights and memories that each ornament holds make putting up the Christmas tree one of the most wonderful events of the holiday season. As you reach for the decorations this year, you may be wondering about the environmental impacts of a fresh cut Christmas tree.

Many things can influence your decision on which tree is right for your home. Location, size, and disposal all play important roles in determining whether a fresh cut or everlasting tree is the best choice. Let’s take a look at some of the history and impact of choosing a fresh cut tree to help you decide if this is the right choice for you to put your presents under this year.

Categories
All FALL WINTER Winter Blog

Winter Lawn And Garden Prep

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.

Categories
All FALL Blog

Carving The Perfect Pumpkin

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.

  • Carving
  • Scaping
  • Painting
  • No-Carve

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.

Categories
All FALL Blog

Fall Bulbs For Spring Blooms

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.

Categories
All Outdoor Plants FALL Fall Blog

Fall Gardening Clean-Up

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:

Categories
All Outdoor Plants WINTER Winter Blog

Winter Protection 101

As temperatures cool down, there are some tasks to help your garden survive the winter. Here’s our guide to winter protection, or winterizing your outdoor space.