The Growing Season, Sept 9, 2023 - Repeat Bloomers

09/09/23 • 53 min

THERE'S MORE???
The Growing Season dives into the plant materials that give you not ONE but TWO blooming cycles per season.
Let's get this straight - there are plants that will bloom more than once?
YUP. In fact, there are many.
Bloomerang Lilac, Sonic Bloom Weigela, Japanese Kerria, Daylilies, Yarrow and Black Eyed Susans are just some of the plant materials that are discussed in the 54 minutes that Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland spend chatting.
Why is the fall colour coming so early this year? The trio try to get to the bottom of it.
When should you stop the fertilizing regiment you've been using on your flower beds? The McFarland's offer some suggestions.
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The Growing Season, Sept. 2, 2023 - Labour Day

That looks like a lot of labor!
On this weeks episode of The Growing Season, the McFarland’s chat about the most labour intensive parts of both landscaping and gardening.
What are some of their most hated tasks? Are there ways of mitigating the enormous amount of labour and pain associated with those tasks? Jack, Lynne, and Matt will take you through all the ins and outs and reveal some of the industry tips and tricks from their 100+ years in the horticultural field.
River pebbles. Yuck!
Improper design and maintenance causing horticultural nightmares is a task that gets Matt all riled up.
What is the proper sequencing when undertaking a large landscape project? Matt outlines how he plans a project out for clients to keep ease in mind.
The history of Labour Day is discussed, and you’ll be surprised to know that it’s a Canadian innovation!
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The Growing Season, Sept. 16, 2023 - Corner Lots

Is it a blessing? Is it a curse?
It’s a...it’s a... corner lot!
One of the most challenging properties to design and beautify is the dreaded corner lot. Visible on all sides, the corner lot has to be designed just-so to make it shine.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland corner you with advice that will make everyone, including your neighbours, happy.
What plants are recommended for a corner lot? What are the special circumstances that make this type of property unique?
Salt tolerance, urban pollution tolerance and animal urine issues are all discussed.
Let The Growing Season help you design your corner with flair.
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