Gardening expert Tara Nolan shares her must-haves, from eye-catching flowers to flavourful vegetables.
Garden centres are in full bloom, brimming with plants that visually shout "pick me" as you browse. After the greyness of winter, I find simply standing in the aisles and breathing it all in to be a balm. However, the abundance of choice can be overwhelming. So I like to make an initial visit where I'll purchase a few things I know I need but also make note of others to ponder. This helps me avoid coming home with a carload of plants and nowhere to put them .
Most nurseries will have everything grouped according to growing conditions — full sun versus full shade and well-draining versus damp soils. Always read plant tags carefully, and ask the staff questions if you're unsure about a plant's requirements or growth habits. Even a quick online search can help inform your decision.
Below are some new varieties I'm excited about for this gardening season, along with recommendations for plants you may not have tried before.My garden is home to a few trial plants each year, where I get to test out a plant from a breeder before it hits garden centres the following spring, and it's fun to note how they perform. I had a few standouts last year. The first is this vibrant Delosperma Ocean Sunset Orange Glow.
In my search for wildflower seeds, I've come across blends that can be planted as part of a property's fire mitigation plan — worth looking into if you live in an area prone to wildfires. I'm always learning something new, even if it's not the flashy, trendy stuff!Tara Nolan is the author of Gardening Your Front Yard and Raised Bed Revolution. She is also one-third of the popular gardening website Savvy Gardening.
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