May long weekend—often considered the start of gardening season in Saskatchewan. We’ve been working away to prepare this year’s supply of trees, shrubs, and vines, and the nursery is fully stocked! Come by Floral Acres if you’re looking for a new addition to your yard. And if you have an empty spot to fill, here are a few interesting plants that may catch your eye. 

Here in Saskatchewan, our summer growing season is short. If you’re like me, you want to fill all the available space in your garden with bright flowers and abundant vegetables. Plenty of beautiful flowers love to take in the sun, but what of those shady, out of the way corners? 

Great news, because today we’ll discuss some luscious and unique annuals that tolerate or even thrive in the shade. Keep in mind, even plants that can do well in the shade require some sun, particularly in the afternoon...

Within the world of tropical houseplants, philodendrons are a nearly ubiquitous variety. From basic houseplant staples, to some of the most beautiful and sought-after foliage, there are philodendrons to suit any interest. At Floral Acres, we always have a wide range of both common and rare philodendrons in stock to choose from.

Choosing the right fertilizer for your plants can sometimes feel like a daunting task—especially when staring down rows of products boasting plenty of numbers and scientific elements. Fertilizers can come in organic or synthetic forms, and often with different applications.

Let's try and simplify the decision-making process a little bit. 

The first and most important question to answer is what you are growing. Different fertilizers tend to benefit certain situations—or plants—better than others. Most fertilizers will also offer a general guideline for timing and application...

There are a wide variety of benefits to be gained from the practice of composting, both for the home and garden. Composting diverts food scraps and other organic waste from the trash, and ultimately reduces an individual's waste disposal at the landfill. 

Utilizing compost in soil also offers a range of benefits. Compost can help soil retain water, reducing the frequency of watering. It also reduces the erosion of topsoil, and prevents carbon from leeching out of the soil and into the atmosphere...

Alocasia come in a wide range of forms and appearances, and with proper care, they can become showstoppers. These plants are characterized by large, arrow-shaped leaves, often with prominent veins. Some of the more sought-after varieties have beautiful variegation. In their native environments in southeast Asia, Alocasia can grow up to ten feet tall. 

Alocasias are a family of house plants that are notorious for their difficult, finicky nature. If...

Much like your trees, shrubs, and other perennials settling in for a long Saskatchewan winter, your houseplants are likely preparing for a quiet period of rest, too. But it may look different. Because they live indoors year round, houseplants often don't enter a true dormancy in the same way, but they still need time to regroup. Here are five things your indoor green friends may need—or don't need—from you during this time...

Even within the vast and complex world of plants, a specific family stands out as unique—carnivorous plants.

In nature, carnivorous plants have adapted to grow in waterlogged, boggy conditions with poor soil and limited nutrient availability. These resourceful plants evolved to derive nutrients from external sources instead—living prey...

Do you want to add some greenery and life to your home but don't know where to start? Do you have a black thumb (but wish it could turn green)? 

Maybe you have a busy lifestyle, and you don't have a lot of extra time to spend on plant chores—or you're on a budget and not looking to spend extra on grow lights and other planty accessories.

Fear not, because this post is for you!

Many gardeners encounter garden beds or corners of their property that have poor drainage problems that will not go away, no matter what they do to amend the soil. Soggy clay-based soil is never easy to work with but do not throw in the towel just yet. Like the old saying goes, “When life gives you lemons; make lemonade!” Work with that perpetually damp soil, not against it...

Tuberous Dahlias are in the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family and are native to Mexico and their national flower! Wild dahlias produce single or double flowers and are red, orange, yellow or pink. They are related to sunflowers, chrysanthemums and zinnias. There are 42 recognized species and approximately 60,000 registered cultivars, which makes it incredibly hard to pick just one variety/cultivar to buy in spring! Most dahlias available in garden centres are hybrids. They come in different heights and flower sizes. These gorgeous flowers bloom from mid-summer into the fall...

In any spring season new shrub variety introductions are always exciting. Plant breeders are continually working on introducing new deciduous shrubs that provide us with exceptional performance; making gardening easier and that much more enjoyable. Here are just a very few of all the new deciduous shrubs for 2025...