10 Tips for Creating a Pollinator Garden
10 Tips for Creating a Pollinator Garden Creating a pollinator garden is a fantastic way to keep the local ecosystem healthy. Attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden with these 10 helpful tips. 1. Construct a pollinator garden with a variety of colors, shapes, and heights of plants. Include plants that flower throughout […]
Vegetable Gardening on PEI: What to Plant in Mid to Late June
Vegetable Gardening on PEI: What to Plant in Mid to Late June At last — the long, warm days have arrived here on PEI! The risk of frost is behind us, and now is the perfect time to get your garden growing. Whether you’re planting for the first time this season or adding to what […]
Tree-Planting Time: Know Your Maple Trees
Tree-Planting Time: Know Your Maple Trees May and June are the best months to plant trees before the heat of summer hits. Island Pride has a variety of trees to choose from—our selection is worth the drive! Choosing a tree is a big decision and you might have that tree for many years to come […]
Beauty and Benefits of Crabapple Trees
Beauty and Benefits of Crabapple Trees Crabapples are a great way to add a burst of colour to your yard. The flowers of the crabapple emerge in June and are ornate and very abundant. They range in colour from white, through pink, to intense purple/burgundy, depending on the variety. But there is more to this […]
A Garden For The Birds
A Garden For The Birds Creating a garden for birds can bring great personal enjoyment while at the same time helping native species that are in decline. A bird garden can feed, water and provide habitats throughout the year. Either with a large or small garden, you can attract birds year round. By planting a […]
Autumn Colours: Tips for Fall Gardening
Autumn Colours: Tips for Fall Gardening At Island Pride Garden Co in Wood Islands, we are preparing for Fall. As the days become cooler it is a great time to garden again now that the summer stress is off. Cooler temperatures and softer ground make it easier on the gardener when plants need less care […]
The 101 of Tree Planting
The 101 of Tree Planting If you are on PEI, you know we need to plant trees. It might be that you have a lot of open space due to Hurricane Fiona or perhaps you have a new lot and just need a tree or two. Maybe you are joining in with the climate change […]
What Can Property Owners Do About Shoreline Erosion?
What Can Property Owners Do About Shoreline Erosion? Coastal erosion is an issue affecting many regions around the world, including Prince Edward Island. This phenomenon is caused by a combination of factors such as climate change, wind and weather events, and rising water levels. As a result, the waves are becoming stronger, which is gradually […]
The Beauty of May Gardening
The Beauty of May Gardening May is a lovely month. The days are longer, you can feel the sun on your face and the birds are all chirping away. It is a magical time of year as the daffodils and tulips begin to come to life and bloom. There are many plants, flowers, and trees […]
How to Limit Mosquitos in Your Yard
How to Limit Mosquitos in Your Yard Nothing ruins a perfect summer afternoon in the garden like a swarm of pesky mosquitos. But did you know you can actually use your yard to deter these incessant insects? 1. Plant mosquito-repelling plants Marigolds, lavender, lemon grass, basil, lemon balm, catnip, rosemary, lemon thyme, mint, bee balm, […]