How to Protect Your Fruit Tree from Bugs, Pest, Mould & Mildew | Spring Gardening Tips | Dormant Oil
Calling all fruit tree peeps! Early spring is the time to apply dormant oil spray kits to protect your fruit trees from unwanted pests.
Spring Gardening
Spring has sprung! Gemmell's has all the flowers, seeds and bulbs to get your garden off to a stunning start this season, as well as helpful tips and advice to help you get it right from the start.
To Rake or Not to Rake Your Grass | Spring Gardening Tips | Lawn Care
With the record-breaking temperatures we are enjoying, it’s not hard to believe that gardening season is upon us, but wait—carefully walk that rake back to the shed and read this first.
Cool Weather Crops, Soil & Seeding | Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Barrhaven
If this is your first season growing your own garden WELCOME! Here is the first edition of our Victory Garden 2.0 series. This year more than ever is a perfect opportunity to learn something new that may stay with you for a lifetime.
A Seed is a Promise | Best Tips on Growing & Sowing Seeds
Seeds are an economical way to grow and a wonderful way to teach children about the magic of plants and gardening. Read on for our best growing tips for your seeds.
Edible Gardening Tips for Homegrown Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs | Ottawa Valley
Growing your own vegetables, fruits and herbs is possible no matter your space. Be it a large backyard garden or a container garden on your front porch, balcony or patio, we have some great edible gardening tips so you can enjoy fresh homegrown food from your very own garden in the Ottawa Valley.
The Many Uses of the Citronella Plant
Edible, Medicinal and Beneficial, the citronella plant isn't just for repelling pesky mosquitoes. Read on to learn why the scented geranium or citronella plant (Pelargonium Citronellum) it is a must have in your garden this summer.
Much More than a Pretty Face: 8 Health Benefits of Plants | Gemmell's Garden Centre
Sure plants are pretty and smell great, but did you know that many plants can actually benefit your physical and mental health?
Best Flowering Shrubs for Your Garden This Summer | Gemmell's Garden Centre
Enjoy beautiful, low maintenance and easy to grow summer-blooming shrubs in your garden this summer. Here are our picks for the best flowering shrubs for your garden.
Hydrangeas: Tips for Planting & Caring for Your Type of Hydrangeas | Gemmell's Garden Centre
Hydrangeas are a classic garden shrub that are a must-have in every garden. We have your tips for planting & caring for your type of hydrangea.
Maple Glazed Carrots | Easy Garden to Table Recipe
Garden fresh carrots and local maple syrup combine to make this easy and delicious side dish that your family will love.
7 Simple Tips for a Well Designed Garden | Gemmell's Garden Centre
We know many gardeners feel that garden design is a daunting task, so we've gathered 7 simple tips to help you create a well designed garden.
Proper Watering Techniques for your Trees, Shrubs & Hanging Baskets | Gemmell's Garden Centre
As the weather heats up so does the need to thoroughly water your plants. Here is a guide to proper watering techniques...
Stop & Smell the Roses | Timeless Beauty and Fragrance, Roses are a Classic in the Garden
Coveted by gardeners for their timeless beauty and fragrance, roses are a classic in the garden. Our selections include...
Hooray for Hostas | Drought Tolerant, Shade Loving & Gorgeous All Summer Long
With beautiful foliage, shade & drought loving hostas are the perfect plant to accent flowers in the garden.
Benefits of Trees | For the Love of Trees | Brockville Garden Centre
Trees are an investment in our future, providing shade, reducing carbon dioxide, and providing homes for birds and small animals. Read on to see why you shouldn't take trees for granted.
Bee Happy | Bee Friendly Plants for Your Garden
Many bee species populations, including honey bees, have been been declining and you can make a difference in your own garden by planting bee friendly plants. Bees love to live in urban settings where there are short flight paths to a wide variety of different plants and flowers. Bees are more likely to thrive in your backyard, community or patio garden than on vast acres devoted to single crop plantings.
The Life of an Annual or Perennial Flower | The Long and Winding Road | Ottawa Garden Centre
Have you ever wondered when you pick up that potted annual, perennial or hanging basket in the spring, where it actually came from? The life of an annual or perennial flower begins much sooner that many people think.
Easy Three Ingredient Beautiful Container Planting Recipe | Gemmell's Garden Centre
Every spring the challenge of coming up with beautiful containers is a challenge for many gardeners. If you want to be the envy of your neighbourhood this season then here is an easy three-ingredient recipe to follow
Fertilizer Has Changed | Why It Matters & What You Need to Know | Ottawa Gardening
New 17-5-17 Ratio | Recently the ratios for the N-P-K have significantly changed in fertilizer. Read on to discover why we have embraced this new way of thinking in horticulture and are helping our environment, with this high micronutrient, water soluble fertilizer, as well.
Gemmell's Garden Centre | Top 10 Series | Best Shrubs for Your Garden
In the anticipation of Spring, we've gathered our picks for the best shrubs for your garden. These beautiful, low maintenance, shrubs could easily take centre stage in your garden this season.