Plant Care
![Carefully pull apart webbed leaves and twigs to look for green larvae with black spots and a black head. (Photo: J. Llewellyn)](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1695391714.01-btm-feeding-london-jen-llewellyn-web.jpg)
Sep 11, 2023
Box tree moth discovered in London, Ont.
When homeowner Susan Skelton went outside to water her hostas in London, Ont., on Aug. 8, she was faced with three destroyed boxwood shrubs.
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Jul 12, 2022
The magic of mulch
Mulch is one of the most effective ways to boost your soil health and plant longevity.
![Garlic mustard can actually alter the soil chemistry and inhibit all other plants from growing in your garden.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1630005968.Garlic_Mustard-web.jpg)
Aug 26, 2021
Invasive plants in your garden
Some simple guidelines and resources to help you deal with uninvited guests in your garden.
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Jul 7, 2021
Help your garden to beat the heat
Four tips to ensure your plants thrive all summer long.
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May 18, 2021
Picking the perfect potting soil
Landscape Ontario has potting soil tips to help your plants flourish for years to come!
![amaryllis](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1539370406.Untitled-2_copy.jpg)
Oct 12, 2018
Time for Amaryllis!
A little effort around Thanksgiving can result in huge indoor flowers for Christmas.
![coleus, fall tropical](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1538097826.coleus-2038093_1920.jpg)
Sep 27, 2018
Fall - Bringing in Tropicals
Some plants need to be brought indoors before the first good frost.