Back to Our Roots

At Island Pride Garden Co., we’ve always believed that success – whether in gardening or in life – starts with strong roots. What are Roots? Roots are where we come from. They support us—just as they support the plants we love. They anchor us, nourish us, and shape...
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...

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 so it’s...

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...

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...