How-to

DIY Potters Bench

Ye Two Olde Dawgs build a potters bench These two old dogs are up to something again. Armed with their recycled pallet boards, power tools

Canada's Local Gardener July 11, 2019

How to Build a Herb Wall Pallet Board

Ye Two Olde Dawgs build a herb wall out of pallet boards Vertical gardening has become such a trend especially to those who have limited

Canada's Local Gardener July 11, 2019

Gardening Trends

One of the wonderful things about gardening is its changeability in trends. No two years are ever the same and there is always something new

Canada's Local Gardener March 1, 2019

Birch Trees in the Urban Landscape

by Dorothy Dobbie When and where to plant a birch The best time to plant a birch tree is spring and early summer. An ideal

Canada's Local Gardener February 22, 2019

Basic Pruning Techniques

by Mike Allen There are some basic pruning techniques that must be followed to enhance and maintain a healthy tree. On our Canadian climate tree

Canada's Local Gardener February 19, 2019

Drought-Tolerant Plants

Plants have several different ways of dealing with drought. For example, some, like cactus and other succulents, store water in their leaves, stems and roots.

Canada's Local Gardener February 12, 2019

More Tips for Planting Early

If you have read Getting Started in the Garden, here are additional tips to consider if you want to not wait for warmer weather to

Canada's Local Gardener February 8, 2019

How to Prevent and Deal with Winter Burn on Evergreens

Winter burning (also called “winter drying” or “winter browning”) is a common and recurring problem of coniferous trees in colder parts of Canada. Pines (and

Canada's Local Gardener January 30, 2019