Monthly Archives: March 2016

Tip #208: Balled and Burlap Trees

When purchasing trees and shrubs, always remove the wire cage and burlap around the root ball to improve long term tree health and prevent root girdling

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March 25, Hippocrates

Words from the ancient Greek physician

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2016 Residential Catalogue Now Available

Hot off the press, our 2016 residential catalogue is now available to view online via Scribd or download as a 100MB PDF.

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Tip #207: City of Toronto Compost

The City of Toronto’s compost provision program provides free compost to residents when available. Here’s our take on if it should be used in your garden.

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March 18, George Bernard Shaw

Seeking God in the garden

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Tip #206: Nitrogen Fixing Plants

Nitrogen is the most abundant element and critical for plants. Read about incorporating green manures and other nitrogen fixing plants into your rotation.

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March 11, Margaret Atwood

Gardening words from a Canadian poet and author

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Tip #205: What Is Quality Compost

Explore what “high quality compost” means and different types of compost in this week’s tip.

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March 4, Douglas William Jerrold

Tickle the Earth and see what comes up

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