Blossom End Rot: What’s the Cause, and How Do You Beat It?
Blossom end rot is a common issue that gardeners face when growing tomatoes and other vegetable plants, but it’s very easy to beat. Though it may look like a fungus or pathogen, the cause of blossom end rot is much less worrisome—it’s just a vitamin deficiency! If your plant shows signs of blossom end rot, […]
6 Fast-Growing Trees for Southern Ontario
There are so many gorgeous trees to plant in Southern Ontario, but waiting for them to reach maturity can be a real test of patience! If you want shade and high-impact colour in your landscape ASAP, opt for fast-growing varieties. With vibrant foliage, gorgeous texture, and shade from the hot sun, these beautiful, fast-growing trees […]
The Best Groundcovers for Southern Ontario
Groundcover plants are gorgeous, and they provide us with so many unexpected benefits! If you haven’t tried growing groundcovers in your garden, you should definitely consider it. It’s a bit of a broad term, but groundcover generally refers to any plants that are more low-growing and form lush carpets of colour across the landscape. Here […]
Spring Fertilizer: All the Facts You Need to Know
Now that gardening season is in full swing, you’re probably thinking about when and how to apply fertilizer—or perhaps you haven’t thought about it at all! Here’s an overview of everything you need to know to keep all your landscape plants looking lush and healthy from spring until frost. Is Spring a Good Time […]
5 Ideas for Hosting the Best May-Long Party in Your Backyard
May Long Weekend is the perfect time to kick off patio season and host a party in the backyard! If you want this year’s party to be a hit—plus all the other backyard parties you’ll be having through summer and fall—get your backyard set up with these outdoor entertaining must-haves. Bring the Party Vibes […]
Perfect Plants & Other Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Rock Mom’s World
This is your year to earn your title of Mom’s Favourite Child. Get a Mother’s Day present that will make your siblings’ feeble attempts at gift-giving pale in comparison. There’s no need to splurge a giant wad of cash or overthink anything—we’ve got everything you need right here at Eising Garden Centre, from pretty plants […]
Why You Need Hanging Baskets
Does your front porch need a little pizzazz? Add a hanging basket—or three! Hanging baskets are an effortless way to add lots of colour to your garden or porch quickly and easily. Why We Love Hanging Baskets Hanging baskets are stunning in the summer and can elevate your backyard or front porch into a blooming […]
10 Of The Best Flowering Perennials For Colour
We all love to have some colour in our garden during the spring and summer, but adding colour doesn’t just mean adding hanging planters and colourful containers to your front porch! These flowering perennials have gorgeous blooms, and after a year of establishing, they’ll require minimal care. It’s a win-win situation! Why Plant Perennials? […]
5 Garden and Landscape Chores to Do Right Now
Spring can be busy—but it sure is an exciting time of year! The weather is warm, there are so many fun things to do, and our garden plants are about to burst open. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s important to take time to tackle all the necessary chores in our […]
Foodscaping: Incorporating Vegetables into Your Garden
Who says your flower garden and your vegetable garden have to remain separate? Vegetable plants have plenty of aesthetic value, on top of providing us with delicious produce, and there are some unexpected benefits to incorporating them into your flower garden. It’s great for space-saving, too. If you only have room for one garden bed […]