SPRING SEASON

Grey Heron offers an array of options, perfect for enhancing any garden.

With a variety of flowers bursting into bloom, vibrant foliage, and sturdy trees, spring in Ontario offers both annual and perennial selections to suit every gardener's needs. Edible plants add not only beauty but also productivity, allowing you to grow your own food right at home.

To create an optimal environment for these plants, consider investing in quality soil, mulch, and compost, which will provide essential nutrients and moisture retention. In addition, our hard goods and tools will equip you with everything necessary to cultivate your garden effectively. Explore our stunning bulbs in-store, and bring joy and vibrancy to your outdoor space this spring.

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SPRING INTO COLOUR

Top Annuals for YOUR Garden

These vibrant annuals are well-suited to Ontario’s growing season and will bring rich colour, texture, and life to your garden.

GREY HERONS POPULAR SPRING ANNUALS

  • Colourful and Long-Lasting

    Available in trailing or compact forms, petunias love full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading keeps them blooming.

  • Bright and Pest-Repelling

    With vibrant yellow, orange, and red blooms, marigolds thrive in sun and deter garden pests.

  • Great for Shade

    Ideal for containers and shady areas, begonias offer colourful blooms and foliage. They need moist, well-drained soil.

  • Versatile Classics

    Perfect for beds and containers, geraniums handle sun or partial shade. Remove old blooms to encourage new ones.

  • Great for shade

    Thriving in low light, impatiens come in vivid colours and need regular watering to stay lush.

  • Easy and Bright

    Zinnias love sun, attract pollinators, and need little care beyond occasional deadheading.

  • Tall and Colourful

    Great for adding height, snapdragons prefer cool weather and well-drained soil.

  • Fragrant Ground Cover

    Tiny, scented blooms make alyssum perfect for borders and containers in sun or partial shade.

  • Light and Airy

    With daisy-like flowers, cosmos thrive in sunny, dry spots and bloom more with deadheading.

  • Edging Favourite

    Lobelia’s blue, white, or purple blooms suit baskets and borders, preferring moist, partly shaded areas.

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OUTDOOR

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