Life

A luscious lawn is closer than you think. Mark deciphers the mysteries of nitrogen, phosphorous and potash, iron, magnesium and more: what do they do and how your lawn needs them to flourish this year.

Mark goes beyond green-thumb tips to share the essential by-products of good gardening: contemplation, peace, love, nature and serenity.

Mark shows how to get the growing season started right with complete recommendations for soil types, supplies/equipment, light, water and maintenance.

Mark explains why key veggies – tomatoes, peppers, kale/chard, green beans and onions – are on the rise. Flowers are for the birds!

Mark shows how using the right tools is the key to getting rid of weeds – and preventing them from coming back.

Mark discusses why biodiversity is so hot with Canadian gardeners, demonstrating butterfly plants, a native bee habitat and the impact on wildlife of adding still water to your garden.