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The Best Leafy Greens to Grow in Containers
Choose these leafy greens for containers and follow our simple growing tips for the best crop.
Fragrant Plants for a Scented Garden
Why not try planting a scented garden this year? There are our favourite fragrant plants.
How to Use Compost in Your Garden

If you’ve just decided to start composting, you may not be completely sure what the best way to use your compost is. Different types of gardens have different nutrient requirements. Here’s a quick guide to using compost in the most effective way for your garden.

How to Stop Killing Your Houseplants: Tips for Black-Thumb Gardeners
Are you a black-thumb gardener? Do you seem to kill every houseplant you bring home, no matter what? Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up on plant ownership altogether! Anyone can enjoy the benefits with these simple tips–yes, even...
How to Winterize Self-Watering Planters
Fall is here and winter isn’t far behind! Here’s what to do with your self-watering planters to ensure they are in tip-top condition for next growing season. Move it Inside, if You Can If you have a plant growing in...
Gardening to Save the Bees: What to Plant to Help Local Pollinators
Bees are essential to the environment. Plants need to be pollinated in order to reproduce, and most plants that we grow for food require bees to pollinate them in order to grow. However, in recent years bee populations have been...
How to Use a Self-Watering Planter
Fill the Self-Watering Planter with Potting Soil Healthy plants begin with nutritious soil. Begin by choosing good quality, nutrient-rich potting mix and fill your self-watering planter up with it. Add your plants, keeping in mind how they will want to...