Every plant, flower and tree, explained for your gardenhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/en-CAhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-amend-clay-soil-for-vegetable-bedshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-amend-clay-soil-for-vegetable-bedsLearn how to improve drainage, aeration and root growth in heavy clay for vegetable beds, with amendment choices and tilling tips.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/best-shrubs-for-hedges-in-cold-climateshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/best-shrubs-for-hedges-in-cold-climatesCompare hardiness zones of the best cold-climate hedge shrubs, from zone 2 ninebark and Amur maple to zone 3 'Smaragd' arborvitae.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/drought-tolerant-plants-for-canadian-prairie-yardshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/drought-tolerant-plants-for-canadian-prairie-yardsCut irrigation on Canadian prairie yards by grouping plants by water need, reducing turf and watering deeply. 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Remove soil and sap, dry thoroughly, and oil moving parts for winter.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-deadhead-petunias-for-more-bloomshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-deadhead-petunias-for-more-bloomsLearn how to deadhead petunias correctly, including pinching methods, timing, and which varieties self-clean, so your plants keep producing new blooms.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-hostas-in-pots-on-a-balconyhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-hostas-in-pots-on-a-balconyDiscover which hosta varieties thrive in balcony pots, how to size containers, and how to keep moisture and drainage steady for healthy plants.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-kale-in-cold-climateshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-kale-in-cold-climatesKale tolerates cold down to about -7°C. Learn its cold limits, ideal growing temperatures and how frost sweetens late-season leaves.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-lupines-from-seedhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-lupines-from-seedLearn when to sow lupine seeds, why scarification helps water reach the seed, and how to time indoor starts before the last frost. Follow the steps.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-peonies-in-canadian-gardenshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-peonies-in-canadian-gardensDiscover how to grow peonies in Canadian gardens, from spring feeding and support rings to winter mulch and bud thinning for bigger blooms.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-sweet-peas-on-a-trellishttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-grow-sweet-peas-on-a-trellisLearn how to grow sweet peas on a trellis: support needs, regular tying, trench preparation and easy picking of flowers held at height.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-keep-squash-bugs-off-zucchinihttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-keep-squash-bugs-off-zucchiniLearn why squash bugs target zucchini and when to act. Early checks, steady watering and less crowding help protect young plants this season.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-overwinter-potted-plants-indoors-canadahttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-overwinter-potted-plants-indoors-canadaLearn when to bring potted plants indoors in Canada, using frost dates, 10 °C night temperatures and a one-week acclimation to keep plants healthy.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-mulch-perennial-beds-for-winterhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-mulch-perennial-beds-for-winterProtect perennial beds this winter: learn when to apply mulch, which materials to choose, and when to remove it to limit moisture loss and weeds.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-prevent-winter-burn-on-evergreenshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-prevent-winter-burn-on-evergreensLearn what causes winter burn on evergreens and the watering, mulching and siting steps that protect boxwood, yew and rhododendron.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-plant-a-bare-root-tree-canadahttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-plant-a-bare-root-tree-canadaPlant bare-root trees while dormant, after leaves drop or before spring growth. 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Learn why sharpening pruning shears protects plant health, reduces hand strain, and produces cleaner cuts.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/low-maintenance-houseplants-for-beginners-canadahttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/low-maintenance-houseplants-for-beginners-canadaDiscover the easiest low maintenance houseplants for Canadian beginners, from snake plant and pothos to ZZ plant, with light and watering guidance.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-start-a-raised-bed-vegetable-gardenhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-start-a-raised-bed-vegetable-gardenStart a raised bed vegetable garden with full sun, a 4-foot maximum width, water access and quality topsoil or compost. Sizes and placement explained.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/native-wildflowers-to-plant-in-prairie-gardenshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/native-wildflowers-to-plant-in-prairie-gardensDiscover native wildflowers for full-sun prairie gardens, from low-maintenance benefits to the eleven species the City of Calgary recommends.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-sterilize-pruning-tools-between-cutshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/how-to-sterilize-pruning-tools-between-cutsDisinfect pruning tools between cuts with 70% alcohol or 10% bleach. Remove debris first and follow the contact times for each method.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/planting-calendar-for-zone-4-vegetableshttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/planting-calendar-for-zone-4-vegetablesTime zone 4 vegetable sowing with frost dates and season length. Compare Canadian and USDA Zone 4 planting windows, with Québec City figures.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/when-to-lift-dahlia-tubers-in-canadahttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/when-to-lift-dahlia-tubers-in-canadaLift dahlia tubers about 10 to 14 days after the first killing frost. Regional timing for Canadian zones 3 to 7, plus curing and storage steps.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/when-to-plant-garlic-in-fall-canadahttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/when-to-plant-garlic-in-fall-canadaFind the best fall planting window for garlic across Canada, with Prairie and Ontario dates, depth, spacing and the risks of planting too early or late.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/when-to-prune-apple-trees-in-ontariohttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/when-to-prune-apple-trees-in-ontarioLearn when to prune apple trees in Ontario: dormant pruning timing, summer pruning, and how to avoid bud loss and fire blight risks.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/why-do-pothos-leaves-turn-yellowhttps://auxjardinspotagers.fr/ca/articles/why-do-pothos-leaves-turn-yellowYellow pothos leaves have several causes: light, watering, roots or pests. 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