Author: Kris Morettie

How to Grow Citrus At Home

December 28, 2023
The frigid winter months don’t seem like the ideal time to think of tropical plants, but it’s the season for citrus! January through March are the months when lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, calamondin, and...
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Your Guide to Fresh Cut Greens

November 13, 2023
There’s nothing like the citrusy smell of fresh Fraser Fir or spicy Western Pine to make it feel like the holiday season! The tradition of using evergreen boughs to decorate for special occasions dates back to ancien...
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Your Fall Gardening Task List

October 10, 2023
As temperatures begin cooling off and daylight hours dwindle, it’s time to finish the gardening season strong. Essential autumn chores on your to-do list should include giving permanent plantings such as trees, shrub...
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Why Planting in September is the BEST

September 12, 2023
As September ushers in the first signs of autumn, some Ontario gardeners might think it’s time to hang up their gardening gloves for the year. The truth is, the most wonderful time of the year for gardening has just ...
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Your Fall Lawn Care Guide

September 5, 2023
A thicker, healthier lawn next spring begins in Fall! With a few simple steps, you can enjoy a better, greener lawn in as little as 2 weeks. Best of all? Giving your lawn the attention it needs now will help it to to build...
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Your Guide to Fall Flowers & Seasonal Plants

September 1, 2023
It happens every September. The calendar flips, and suddenly TERRA store locations are packed with the bright blooms of Mums! While mums are an easy favourite, there are SO MANY beautiful, decorative plants to enjoy as Aut...
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Tropical Treasures : Our Must-Have Houseplants in 2023

August 8, 2023
That ‘I got a new plant today” feeling is real… it’s a happy, hopeful feeling, and adding new houseplants to indoor spaces is an easy way to get a quick mood boost. No matter your home aesthetic, ad...
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Your Guide To Ornamental Grasses

July 28, 2023
Ornamental Grasses are among the most versatile and useful plants in any garden. They add movement, texture and colour throughout the summer, and continue to offer interest and beauty throughout the fall and into winter. E...
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The Essential HERBS for Every Garden

June 27, 2023
Have you discovered how fun it is to grow herbs? Whether you’re a gourmet chef or a take-out champion, having fresh herbs growing close by can offer incredible benefits. They add flavour and aroma to cooking, taste a...
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FOOLPROOF: The Best Basic Plants for an EASY Garden

June 13, 2023
We all want to make a good first impression. That’s what a garden does for your home – it’s the welcome hello to all who come by. A great garden doesn’t have to be difficult! Some of the best plants...
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How to Get that JUNE BLOOM

May 30, 2023
Do you know about the big bloom in June? It’s that magical moment around mid month where we’ve had a good rain, the plants have all grown what seems like inches overnight, and suddenly… everything starts ...
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Growing Food At Home (In Any Space!)

April 27, 2023
The planting season is almost fully underway. Many first-time gardeners are trying out growing fruits and vegetables this season, and for good reason! Growing food at home is an adventure, and a fun way to learn about gard...
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