Maintenance

Soil Testing – What Can It Tell You?

By Faye Most of us don’t speak the language of soil, so we rely upon our plants to interpret. But sometimes even the plants are unclear; “I’m not feeling well”...

August 19, 2018

Design

SOME PLANTS THAT SHINE IN THE WINTER

By Patty Latin Name Common Name Plant Type Attractive Features Peak Conditions Berries and Seedheads Aronia melonocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’ deciduous shrub fall colour, shiny black berries Oct-Jan sun/p.shade Callicarpa bodinieri...

October 23, 2017

Maintenance

Ten Tips For Successful Planting

  The principle of ‘Do it once, do it right’ definitely applies to planting. Get new plants off to a good start by paying attention to the basics. You will be glad...

October 19, 2017

Conifers

Consider A Pine

by Wendy Here at Russell Nursery we are often asked for plant ideas for challenging situations.   A common request is for a plant that looks great year-round, is low maintenance,...

October 19, 2017

Annuals

Plants For Bumblebees

Courtesy of Lori Weidenhammer A link to Lori’s Blog. * Denotes a medicinal plant for bees BOLD denotes special interest for bumblebee plants (buzz pollinated, longer corollas or special relationships, ie...

April 1, 2017

Containers

Repotting Large Containers

By Susan Occasionally Japanese maples, roses, bamboo (especially bamboo!) and other large container plants need to be re-potted. How can you tell if it’s time? If you feel that a...

March 22, 2017

Edible Gardening

How Not to Kill your Seedlings

By Faye Killing your seedlings is easy, but so is growing them to become strong and vibrant young plants! Whether you sow your own seeds or buy starts from the...

March 20, 2017

Edible Gardening

PEAS TO PERFECTION

By Faye Few garden crops rival the perfection of crisp peas in late spring. Getting them started early is the secret, as they prefer to grow in cooler temperatures. Read...

March 20, 2017

Edible Gardening

The Joy of Creating a Lasagna Bed

By Faye Has your appetite for growing your own food expanded as mine has? With the warmer weather these past few summers, harvests have been plentiful and deliciously sweet, but...

November 24, 2016