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When planting in summer, there are a few key elements to consider: • Water the plants in their pots thoroughly a few hours before planting. • Work and amend the soil well before planting to optimize rooting: use organic matter and well-aerated planting soil that drains well. Roots need water and air. • Never "fill" the planting hole with water before planting, as this makes the hole walls more watertight and hinders drainage later. • Plan for long-term, slow, and deep watering to soak the soil thoroughly. • Remember to stop automated watering if the rain is abundant. |
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Mulch offers several advantages for plants: • It maintains soil moisture at the base of the plants; • It reduces runoff and promotes water percolation into the soil; • It helps regulate the surface temperature of the soil where it is applied; • It prevents the growth of unwanted plants and reduces the need for weeding and hoeing; • It limits the transmission of foliage diseases (powdery mildew, downy mildew); • It provides organic matter to the soil in the long term. |
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| Pruning in hot weather? Yes, but not any variety and not in any way!
First, as much as possible, avoid doing it during heat waves. The aesthetics of your plants might suffer a bit from pruning. Then, it is necessary and beneficial, for example, to prune early-flowering shrubs, such as certain spireas, to remove dead flowers and to reshape the shrub. Pruning shrubs that flower on the previous year’s wood ensures a maximum number of flowers the following spring. It is also possible to do corrective or formative pruning during the summer. And if in doubt, consult our experts who will advise you. |
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Attract butterflies and pollinators to your garden with the fragrant blooms of buddleias. These shrubs with long, fragrant spikes come in multiple shades and sizes. They have been wintering without issues for the past few years! Take advantage of it! |  |
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Another shrub that no longer fears the winters of the greater Montreal area, to our delight! Hibiscus syriacus adds an exotic touch with its spectacular blooms, especially 'Blue Chiffon' which is covered in blue! Come see them in store! |  |
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A summer classic, of course, is roses. These full-sun shrubs are a sure bet, both for their beauty and elegance! |  |
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And for abundant flowers, go for perennials! The choice is impressive! Come see our large-format perennial offer to add floral touches to your arrangements. |  |
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Hydrangeas are always a sure bet for a long and spectacular bloom. Whether you choose Hydrangea arborescens, macrophylla, or paniculata, in buds or in full bloom, they will amaze you. |  |
Most of us know at least one predator insect: the ladybug. Indeed, they feed directly on the aphid colonies we dislike so much.
Other predator insects are not as well liked, such as earwigs. In large numbers in humid areas, they can be a problem. However, in small quantities in the garden, these shadow predators eat larvae and harmful insects for us.
Here is a third ally of crops: the lacewing. This winged insect is a natural enemy of several crop pests, such as aphids, thrips, and scale insects. Its larvae are particularly active and voracious!
| The columns in this newsletter are signed by Julie Lemieux |
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