WHY START FROM SEEDS? When planning for a garden, a key thing to consider is whether you want to start your garden from seeds or from young plants (“transplants”) bought from a local nursery. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Buying transplants is certainly a lot…
Winter is the perfect time to get a jump start on next year's garden. Use this off-season gardening time to winterize your garden and to prepare for warmer days when you can dig to your heart's content. You'll be ready…
A customer asked me the other day, "Are electric snowblowers really any good now?" It seems there are a lot of people who still think that electric snowblowers are underpowered, wimpy machines that can't get the job done here in…
With winter weather approaching, now is the time to think about maintaining your garden tools. Garden tools aren't cheap and with the right treatment, they can last for years. Here are a few steps to help you maintain your tools…
More and more of us are gardening this year, some for the very first time. Here's a simple check list to help with basic lawn and garden maintenance. SUMMER LAWN CARE Mow regularly or as needed. Only remove one-third of…
Homeowners and professionals need the right tool for the right job. Here's a few basic tools to get you started for this year's growing season. For planting trees and shrubs, a pointed shovel is helpful. This tool has many uses…
SUMMER TREE AND SHRUB MAINTENANCE Weed and mulch around trees and shrubs, keeping the mulch about 1-2 inches away from the base of the trunks. Do not create "mulch volcanoes", this can be harmful to the trees. Mulch volcanoes are deep…
Bring family and friends together in a fresh spring kitchen Take advantage of the season’s new beginnings to rethink all that excess clutter and spruce things up. The kitchen is the perfect room to start, and it doesn’t have to…
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to get your home revitalized and ready for the new season. From colour to décor, Canadian interior designer and home décor pro Brian Gluckstein shares a few of his favourites for…
1. What are the different kinds of paint finishes and how do I know which one to use? A great quality about Benjamin Moore paint is that all of your finishes are highly durable so you don't have to be…
