After a long hibernation it feels great to get out of the house, stretch the muscles and enjoy some heat from the sun. The best part is to just wander around the yard, marveling at the wonders of nature as plants begin to emerge from the ground.

We at EarthTones Garden Shoppe are sure that spring is around the corner somewhere!

Ask any gardener what their favourite season is, and we would say that most of them would answer with a smile, "Spring". Yes, it can be a busy time in the garden, with a long list of jobs to be done, but it is also the season of hope and new beginnings. As plants and wildlife respond to the lengthening days and slowly warming temperatures, you can sense life in the garden - birds are singing, crocus, early narcissi, Arctic Phlox and Hepatica are in flower, and green buds are starting to swell everywhere. It is a chance to make your new year gardening resolutions.

After a snowy winter, spring is welcomed with open arms. Planting starts in earnest in early May with pansies and cold crop vegetables such as onion sets, lettuce and spinach. Late May brings on the annuals as far as the eye can see.

Spring heralds the arrival of new plants to inspire gardeners to try new varieties of old favourites and indulge in an unusual new plan. In the spring EarthTones Garden Shoppe is packed with ideas for containers, borders, and vegetable gardens.

Spring brings hanging baskets and a large selection of plants for you to create your own basket or container. There are hundreds of carefully selected plants from the traditional to the exotic to bring a blaze of colour to your borders.

Annual Bedding Plants

Containers, empty or pre-planted, are ready for our customers. We have many especially designed containers of summer annual color, year-round seasonal color, veggies. Let your imagination run wild and we will be there as well.

Mother's Day is not the only time to buy a hanging basket. Shade loving baskets, summer sun baskets, fuchsias, geraniums, petunia baskets are just a few choices we offer. Whatever the level of care and color you desire.

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Perennials

Once thought of as a more mature choice of planting, Perennials are coming into their own once more. They might take a little more maintenance but 'oh' the joy that they will bring...!

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Shrubs

There are so many beautiful shrubs available, that it is often hard to choose the right one. If you are in need of advice you can come in and speak to our knowledgeable staff.

Trees

A well-chosen tree will do wonders for a garden that can house it. For urban dimensions and good blossom, choose an Apple, Pear and many of the Ornamental Crabapples and you won't go far wrong. For something a little different, look for an Ivory Silk Lilac.