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In recent years, the concept of the “Green Revolution” has gained significant traction as communities around the globe recognize the importance of integrating nature into our daily lives. This movement goes beyond just planting trees or creating gardens; it’s about … Read More

Accepting Landscapes Imperfections Feeding our Monarch Butterflies, Luna Moth & Leaf Cutter Bees In the intricate tapestry of our planet’s biodiversity, every species plays a vital role. Monarch butterflies, Luna moths, and leaf cutter bees are among the many fascinating … Read More

Spring clean-up is an annual event. (Not February or March) In April the daytime temperatures are getting better but don’t forget the nighttime temperatures. Mid April is a wonderful time for gardeners to start preparing their outdoor spaces for the … Read More

  Want to  become your own personal florist and fill your home with fresh flowers. Encourage bringing the outside inside by adding a cutting garden to your landscape. A cutting garden offers a supply of seasonal flowers that are meant … Read More

What should I do with my amaryllis after it is done blooming? Answer:  For Ontario Some discard their amaryllis after it is done blooming.  However, it’s possible to save the amaryllis and force it to flower again next year. Proper … Read More

By Proven Winners How to Identify Hydrangeas in Winter The garden is humming with somber beauty right now. We were hungry for a little garden joy and figured you are too, so we took photos of the details to share … Read More

Wear Gloves Garden gloves will help protect you from blisters, fertilizers, pesticides, bacteria, fungi and sharp tools. Warm Up Just like an athlete does before a game, you should warm up before digging in the garden. Walk around your garden … Read More

Using fresh ingredients is always best, especially those you’ve proudly cultivated yourself. Creating your own DIY herb gardens is a great way to liven up your cooking, impress friends and family, and keep your recipes unique and healthy. Herbs are … Read More

Finally, winter is one foot out of the door and springtime is right around the corner. Of course, we all enjoy Christmas time and the snow, but at some point, you start craving the sun and spending time outside. Nice … Read More

Join Our 2020 Team of Gardeners and Team Leads We are not a one gender based company. All are welcome to garden with us. Great as a side hustle, for students, for parents, Retirees or second part time job. The … Read More

A new year means a fresh start and new opportunities, in life and in your garden. Is eating healthier and getting more exercise on your list?  The good news is, gardening can help you achieve both of those goals. Here … Read More

LIGHT When succulents are indoors it’s often hard for them to get enough sunlight. They generally need about 6 hours of bright, INDIRECT sunlight each day. You will want to place your succulents near a window that gets light all … Read More

Nobody likes a nag but as a Massage Therapist I bug clients on this one topic: Stretching. Stretching preps the body for physical activity. It improves muscle and joint flexibility, increases blood flow through the muscles, prevents injury, improves posture … Read More

By Rachel Livoni If you’re up for embracing a different approach to life you can shift the frustration of tennis elbow into your blossoming benefit or prevent it all together by following three practices. Elbow tennis otherwise known as lateral … Read More

When the warmer weather returns many people turn to outdoor activities. Some people enjoy certain sports, other love to garden and keep their properties as attractive as possible. People don’t realize that gardening can involve all types of strenuous activity. … Read More

Ingredients: 1 sleeve of salted crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1-2 cups of chocolate chips 1- 1 1-2 cups sliced almonds   Preparation: 1) Place parchment paper on cookie sheet, preheat oven to 350 degrees 2) Spread … Read More

Ingredients: Thumbprint cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt Filling: A jar of your favourite raspberry jam.   Directions: In … Read More

Ingredients 2 cup flour, plus more for rolling ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg ½ tsp peppermint extract ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes … Read More

Most lawns are recoverable. If you do not follow the below steps you will be right back to having your lawn like it is now.Having a great lawn takes just these 3 easy steps and you will see the results.

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Companion planting is a gardening technique designed to maximize the benefit derived from each plant. In other words, companion plants may repel damaging pests, attract beneficial insects, or improve plant flavor or growth. Knowing what to plant next to your … Read More

Add Hydrogen Peroxide to Plant Water Contrary to what you might think, a little hydrogen peroxide is great for plant food, especially for inside plants. Include 1 tsp. of hydrogen peroxide per 1 liter of water to help prevent fungal … Read More

Click here to get the directions to build your own DIY herb garden 3 Tiered Herb PlantersSee full written instructions here: http://bzfd.it/1MfWr47 Posted by Nifty on Sunday, 20 March 2016

If you’re a beginner planting your first garden, this advice will help you to plan and grow your own vegetables. Start small. As beginners we tend to plant too much too soon and way more than we need. Unless you want … Read More

Maybe only our customer know but YES The Garden Girls do vacation maintenance. We can take care of  for your lawn and gardens and house checks for long term vacationers. We have done this for our customers in the past … Read More

OAKVILLE, February 16, 2016: The Garden Girls is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with a HomeStars Best of 2016 Award celebrating its commitment to quality work and service. The awards event took place in Toronto as well … Read More

Great and easy dried wreath you can make. Use your hydrangea flowers for next fall! Hydrangea Wreath Create a beautiful hydrangea wreath to grace your home in time for Thanksgiving guests! Here's a quick video that shows you just how … Read More

Ingredients: 1 sleeve of salted crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1-2 cups of chocolate chips 1- 1 1-2 cups sliced almonds Preparation: Place parchment paper on cookie sheet, preheat oven to 350 degrees Spread 1 sleeve of … Read More

In October and November there are a few small tasks to do to help your garden survive the winter and make your property beautiful for the spring. Plant your spring-flowering bulbs. Daffodils and Narcissus should go in first because they … Read More

Often our customers ask us if The Garden Girls do lawn maintenance. We did way back in the beginning but we found you cannot do lawns and gardens at the same time. Our approach has always been gardens need more … Read More

Four Great Lawn Tips   1.  Rake off the winter debris.  Use a leaf or ‘fan’ rake to do this gently and do not put yourself or your back out.  All you are trying to do is remove the loose stuff … Read More

The Garden Girls Marrying into a family printing business moved me from being a government employee to working with my husband and his parents. No small feat! Seeing the printing industry starting to change in 2006 challenged me to wondering … Read More

Image by Mike Roberts By Robin Svedi Published by: Garden Know How A well-designed herb garden is a thing of beauty that will serve you well for years to come. Herbs are fairly easy to grow just about anywhere, but there are a … Read More

Death of the Impatiens   Downy Mildew has downed the impatiens. Sheridan Nurseries will not be carrying the favourite annual this year. Time to think of your other alternatives! But as you can see you can create a similar look … Read More

Spring Clean-Up After the longest, coldest, grey winter, your are itching to get outdoors at the first sign of sunshine, and the ground thaw. Dress comfortable and do some stretches to help prevent aches and pains later. Here are a … Read More

Garden Girl Fall Cleanup Tips Get a jump start on your Spring Cleanup. Let’s be honest take some time now to get ready for Spring.  You will be happy in May when the gardens need half the work! Dispose of summer … Read More