Frequently Asked Questions

  • Areas of your garden that receive 6+ hours of sun a day are full sun.

    Areas of your garden that receive less than 4 hours a day of sun is full shade.

    Areas of your garden that receive between 4-6 hours a day of sun is part sun/ part shade.

  • A zone is a helpful scale for knowing how hardy a plant is and how likely it is to survive in a location’s climate. 

    Revelstoke is a Zone 5 and all our perennial plants and shrubs are hardy enough to survive in this zone. We only sell plants that can handle Revelstoke winters!

  • The numbers show the ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in the fertilizer. As a rough guide each of these elements helps to promote different parts of plant growth.

    • First number (Nitrogen): Promotes leafy, green growth above the ground. 

    • Second number (Phosphorus): Supports flower and fruit development.

    • Third number (Potassium): Contributes to overall plant health helping it resist stress from pests, diseases, and weather. 

  • A healthy lawn is the best defence against the Chafer Beetle Grubs! Our top tips are:

    • Water regularly to promote deep roots

    • Apply lime in Autumn and early Spring to neutralise the soil’s natural acidity

    • Mow high (2-3inches)

    • Overseed annually and consider alternative ground cover like clover

  • In Spring the best time for bulb planting is usually around the May long weekend. You want to wait until the soil is warm to the touch.  These bulbs will bloom from late Spring in to Summer depending on the variety.

    Fall bulbs can be planted as long as the ground is workable, Thanksgiving to mid-November before the ground freezes is the ideal time to plant bulbs.

    Remember to plant bulbs pointy end up and always check the package for spacing and depth recommendations!

  • In Revelstoke the best time for planting is in Spring and Fall. Autumn is ideal for most trees as the soil is still warm and the roots have time to establish before winter.

    Spring planting has the advantage of high soil moisture and cool temperatures. Avoid planting during peak Summer when the temperatures are high and the soil is dry.