Whether you’re new to gardening, or have been exercising your green thumb for years, a raised bed may be the right option to help you achieve your gardening dreams. Raised beds are a popular choice among homeowners and it’s easy to see why. They help improve drainage and soil structure, and even help prevent against Read More…
The list of uses for topsoil is long, it’s a versatile product that works great for general landscaping projects, and particularly, lawn care. It’s no secret that lawns require a bit of seasonal maintenance to keep them healthy and beautiful. With the right products, your lawn maintenance doesn’t have to take up a ton of Read More…
After spending time and money transforming your landscapes this summer, it’s important to protect your investment by giving your grass and plants the best possible growing conditions so they can thrive. If you’re not seeing the results you had hoped for this year, it may be time to add compost to your soil. Compost helps Read More…
Adding mulch to your gardens doesn’t just help them look great, it can help reduce summer maintenance, giving you more time to enjoy your outdoor space! Leaving bare soil exposed in your gardens can increase your plant’s vulnerability to stress and allow weeds taking over. But adding mulch to your gardens will help them stay Read More…
Manderley’s excited to be teaming up with the CHEO Foundation again this year to help raise funds for Childhood Cancer! During the month of May, Manderley will donate $20 from every Blue Cube Mini of Garden Soil to the Pediatric Oncology Fund at the CHEO Foundation. Last year we raised $2500 for the CHEO foundation, Read More…
Creating your perfect outdoor space to enjoy this summer, doesn’t have to mean devoting a ton of time maintaining your garden. Preparing your gardens in the spring by checking off a few quick tasks, with the help of quality products, will help reduce summer maintenance, giving you more time to enjoy your yard this year. We Read More…
Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden that is often overlooked. Mulching is the act of placing a protective barrier around your plants and over your bare soil. This protective barrier can be made up of a variety of decomposing organic materials like bark, pine needles, wood chips, and Read More…
Have Your Best Garden Ever in 2017 It’s no secret that a great garden starts with great soil. Soil is a source of nutrients, air and water essential to the establishment of healthy root systems in plants; but its supply is not infinite. A neglected soil is far less likely to yield the results you Read More…
There are a few good gardening practices that will not only keep your garden looking good all summer, but also ensure that treasured plants keep on coming back year after year. Here are five steps to follow to help maintain your garden during the summer months: Create a Schedule Create a calendar of tasks to Read More…
Using compost is ALWAYS a good idea! Adding compost to your vegetable garden, potted plants or flower beds is beneficial in a variety of ways. It contains essential plant nutrients, improves soil quality and increases water retention within the soil. Compost amends soils bringing pH levels into an ideal range for plant growth – between Read More…