"Ask an Expert"

Every month, our general manager Sara is featured in the Comox Valley Record's "Ask an Expert" section. If you missed her monthly suggestions in the paper no need to worry, all of the columns are available on the page below!

Should I plant a hedge or build a fence? (Jan 2024)

Hedges are a common enough choice for delineating property lines and providing privacy from neighbours. Cedars, laurels, and yews are...

How can I make my garden lower maintenance? (Dec 2023)

Maintaining even a relatively small garden here in the Comox Valley can take a lot of time and work. Shrubs need pruning, flowers need...

What are the benefits of pruning? (Nov 2023)

Like a regular haircut, pruning is necessary for garden health. It promotes growth, shape, and supports sunlight and air circulation...

Summer is over. Now what for my garden? (Oct 2023)

Shorter days and cooler nights remind us that Autumn has arrived. Its time to clean up your annuals and prune down your perennials. Trees...

How can I prepare for fall cleanup? (Sep 2023)

As we head into Fall, it’s time to think about garden layout. You should only transplant shrubs in Autumn once the leaves have turned and...