Plant Care Tips

Our Gemmell's experts offer practical advice on pest and disease control and prevention, as well as insightful tips for plant care.


Spring is Around the Corner but so is the Invasive LLD Moth

Spring is Around the Corner but so is the Invasive LLD Moth

Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about that prolific invasive pest, the LLD Moth aka the Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar or Spongy moth. Remember last spring all those tiny black caterpillars that were everywhere? The LLD moth is an invasive species here in North America that has caused massive amounts of damage across Ontario and Quebec. Last year, in Ontario, they caused the defoliation of almost 1.8 million hectares. Want to know the steps & treatments we can ...

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Fertilizer Has Changed | Why It Matters & What You Need to Know | Ottawa Gardening

Fertilizer Has Changed | Why It Matters & What You Need to Know | Ottawa Gardening

New 17-5-17 Ratio | Recently the ratios for the N-P-K have significantly changed in fertilizer. Read on to discover why we have embraced this new way of thinking in horticulture and are helping our environment, with this high micronutrient, water soluble fertilizer, as well.

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