Seasonal tips and garden inspiration for Edmonton homeowners — published monthly, aligned to the gardening calendar.
You might think I’m a little ahead of myself, preparing for spring before the snow even starts to fall? But trust me, it’s not crazy at all! A little effort now, while you’re already winding down your garden for winter, can make springtime blooms easier and more spectacular than ever.
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Pruning isn’t just about tidiness—it boosts plant health, encourages blooms, and prepares your garden for the next season. Learn which plants benefit from a late summer trim, what to avoid cutting back, and how to keep your garden thriving into fall.
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Keeping Your Garden Thriving Through the Summer Peak. July is a critical turning point in the season. One must take action now or risk burnout (to plants and gardeners alike). Here are some tips and reminders to keep your garden healthy and to give you some downtime to actually enjoy your yard.
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In Edmonton, gardeners eagerly await spring’s blooms. But what about when those die off? Flowers, like zinnias, coneflowers, daylilies and more, provide color and support pollinators throughout the hotter months as well. Read on to find out how you can keep your garden blooming all summer long!
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Gardening in Edmonton is no easy feat. With our shorter growing season, unpredictable spring frosts, and dry summers, local flora are already working hard to thrive. Add in a few persistent pests or sneaky diseases when the humidity spikes, and things can go sideways fast. But don’t worry—a little knowledge and quick action can go a long way toward keeping your garden healthy and happy.
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Have you ever thought about growing herbs? Herbs are an easy, beautiful and aromatic category of plant to grow both indoor and outdoors!
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Did you know that your garden seeds can expire? Me neither. Seeds actually have a “shelf life” and I’m here to tell you a bit more about how long seeds generally last and what you can do to ensure you use them in a timely manner and to store them in a way that will improve their viability.
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When you think of pollinators, most people think of bees, but there are many other creatures that also do the very important job of pollinating including bees, butterflies, moths, birds, other insects such as beetles and flies, and even bats. Read to find out more about how you can attract more pollinators your garden this season.
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Gardens come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are purpose made, rectangular and vast with room for everything to be evenly spaced in rows. Some are an afterthought, small squares cordoned off from the rest of the yard with a makeshift “fence” (for example, a 2×4 lying lengthwise half buried in the soil). Others still don’t have any room for a permanent garden. Perhaps their yard is dominated by an expansive patio or deck. Some outdoor spaces are limited to just a balcony. All this is to say, whatever your garden looks like, big or small, don’t be discouraged, there is always space to grow!
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