Month Archives: July 2026

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Growing

Beating the August Slump: Reviving Tired Perennial Beds in Kingston

Six weeks ago that bed by the driveway was full of colour and life. Now the coneflowers have gone brown and papery, the catmint has flopped sideways onto the lawn, and things just aren't looking as vibrant as they once did. That's the August garden slump, and every perennial garden across Kingston hits this same wall around the same time each year. Early bloomers are finished, the July heat has stressed everything else, and the whole bed just looks worn …
Growing

Shade-Loving Plants for Kingston’s Shadiest Yards

That patch under the silver maple has been bare dirt for three summers running. You've tried top of the line grass seed and shade tolerant plants from the store but nothing seems to be working. Kingston has no shortage of yards like this featuring large trees shading a portion of the lot, north facing yards that don't see much sun to begin with, and fences lined with hedges. This doesn't have to mean bare dirt. It simply means selecting the …
Fall

When To Start Thinking About Spring Bulbs

Every year some folks walk into the garden centre describing beautiful tulips in the neighbors flower bed and asks the same question: When is the best time for me to plant my bulbs? Spring flowering bulbs are one of the few garden purchases where the timing is reversed from what feels natural. Planting in the fall pays off in a big way five to six months later while missing the window can mean waiting the full year. Why Fall Is the …
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