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Cyclamen, or Cyclamen persicum, is a small flowering plant with sweet-smelling small flowers on long stems that rise above the leaves. It’s a tuberous perennial, which means that during the summer it dies back to its thick roots (tubers) and then grows back quickly each fall. Flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red, and … Read more
Garden Carrot Cleaning Tips to help get your carrots from the garden to your table in no time. Garden carrots are one of my favorite veggies, but I really hate the cleaning process. Keep reading to find out my best tips for cleaning home grown carrots. Shake off excess dirt outside to save your kitchen … Read more
I found some very small black flies on tomatoes leaves and stems. (Please See the circled area in the photo. ) I also saw small small holes on leaves. What should I do ? Thanks for your help. Thank you for contacting the Toronto Master Gardeners. I wish I could see the bugs in your … Read more
Do zucchini plants need a trellis to grow? We’ll talk about this today and also give you lots of tips on how to grow zucchini and summer squash. Zucchini plants are a common plant in the home garden and a favorite of vegetable gardeners. They produce a lot of food, and grow quickly with little … Read more
Aster plant pruning is a must if you want to keep these perennial flowers healthy and blooming abundantly. Pruning is also useful if you have asters that grow too vigorously and are taking over your beds. To do it well you only need a few tips on perennial pruning. Asters are classic fall-blooming perennials that … Read more
If you live in a place with clear seasons, checking the weather forecast every day is a gardening habit that you should do every other year. Changes in temperature that happen quickly in late spring or early fall can stunt growth, make flowers or fruit look funny, or, worst of all, kill your frost-sensitive plants … Read more
If youve been in store, you would have noticed our beautiful big Pink Princesses by the door. A few years ago, I thought Instagram Princesses with big blocks of pink or even (gasp!) a whole pink leaf didn’t exist in real life, even though I saw a lot of them online. But this baby has … Read more
You can prune sedums in either the winter or the spring. Learn about the pros and cons of each and when to prune. Sedums that grow along the edges of your garden should be cut down every year when their growing season is over. There are gardeners who think it’s better to wait to cut … Read more
Canna lilies are stunning tropical-looking plants that produce beautiful flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow and pink. Their large, banana-like leaves and height make them stand out in any garden. While cannas are not cold hardy, there are some tricks to help them survive winters in cooler climates. An Overview of Canna Lilies Cannas … Read more
Adding a thin layer of compost, sand, or both to the top of a lawn is called grass top dressing. Top dressing improves soil structure, enhances nutrient levels, and promotes a healthier turf. Fertilizers and biostimulants can also be added to the top dressing mix. It levels bumpy areas, fills in patches, and encourages grass … Read more