Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email The USDA has updated their plant hardiness zones which resulted in most zones going up 1/2 – one zone. However, Canada’s plant hardiness zones are due for a review this year which will likely result in a change. What Is the Difference Between Canada & USA’s Zones? The americans use one factor to determine their zones. That factor is the lowest extreme temperature. Canada uses seven factors over 30 years to determine our map. These factors that make u ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email In Canada, gardening for animals is a great method to encourage biodiversity and establish a healthy ecosystem in your backyard. It not only benefits wildlife, but it can also make your garden more attractive and interesting. Here are some guidelines for designing a Canadian garden that is welcoming to animals. Food First and foremost, it’s crucial to offer food for various wildlife species. This can be accomplished by growing a wide variety of indigenou ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email It can be challenging to garden close to a septic tank, but with a little forethought and preparation, you can grow a lovely, flourishing garden while still safeguarding your sewage system. Here are some pointers to get you going: Here is a quick look at what you need to consider when gardening near a septic tank: Find your septic tank and drain field Pick the right plants Raised beds Clearing the area Find your septic tank and drain field It’s crucial ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email The expansion of a plant in reaction to light is known as phototropism. Plants can tailor their exposure to light for photosynthesis thanks to a type of tropism, or directional growth response. The stems of plants frequently exhibit phototropism, which causes them to bend toward the direction of a light source. Auxin Hormone Auxin is the principal hormone in charge of phototropism. This hormone, which is released at the stem tip, lengthens the cells on t ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email Legginess is one of the most frequent problems that farmers and gardeners may run into when raising seedlings. Seedlings that are leggy have long, slender stems and few, tiny leaves. Lack of appropriate light can result in this condition since the seedling must stretch toward the light source in order to photosynthesize. In order for your seedlings to grow, we will cover the causes of legginess in this post as well as solutions. Lack Of Light Lack of lig ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email When a plant blooms and bears fruit, the photoperiod, or the amount of light it receives each day, is a key factor. You may optimize your plants’ growth and productivity by being aware of their photoperiod needs. What Do Photoperiods Matter? The control of flowering is a crucial part of photoperiodism. Numerous plants depend on particular photoperiods to start the growth of reproductive structures like flowers. For instance, to begin flowering, short-day ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email The expansion of a plant in reaction to light is known as phototropism. Plants can tailor their exposure to light for photosynthesis thanks to a type of tropism, or directional growth response. The stems of plants frequently exhibit phototropism, which causes them to bend toward the direction of a light source. If you are new to this blog my name is Ashley and I am a soil scientist. I am located in a Canadian Zone 3 and a USDA Zone 4. I write articles, m ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email In Canada, gardening for birds is a wonderful way to help the area’s wildlife while also enhancing your outdoor environment. A bird-friendly garden may be made that is both attractive to birds and advantageous to the local environment by using a few straightforward gardening techniques. Birds are drawn to a wide range of various plants and gardening techniques. Selecting Canadian native plants that are known to draw birds is the first step in gardening f ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email In Canada, gardening for animals is a great method to encourage biodiversity and establish a healthy ecosystem in your backyard. It not only benefits wildlife, but it can also make your garden more attractive and interesting. Here are some guidelines for designing a Canadian garden that is welcoming to animals. Offer Them Some Food First and foremost, it’s crucial to offer food for various wildlife species. This can be accomplished by growing a wide vari ..read more

Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Reddit Share via Email Share via Email It can be challenging to garden close to a septic tank, but with a little forethought and preparation, you can grow a lovely, flourishing garden while still safeguarding your sewage system. Here are some pointers to get you going: If you are new to this blog my name is Ashley and I am a soil scientist. I am located in a Canadian Zone 3 and a USDA Zone 4. I write articles, make YouTube videos, Instagram & Facebook posts all designed for Canadians and ..read more