Looking for Canadian gardening supplies? 5 brands you can shop on Amazon
As the Canadian growing season is relatively short, gardeners will want to make the most of the next few weeks for a lush, healthy garden this summer. Frost can linger into May, but the general rule of thumb for Canadian gardeners is to plant in and around the May long weekend.
Frost-hardy plants can be seeded earlier, like cold-tolerant perennials, leafy greens, carrots, and potatoes. Still, most gardeners will want to wait a few more weeks to plant warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, beans and peppers, herbs, and sun-loving flowers.
Whether you have acres to play with or a few pots on a small balcony, your gardening needs will look different. That said, high-quality gardening tools, supports, mulch, fertilizer and soil are universal. If you're near a greenhouse, now is a great time to visit. If you live further away or don't have access to a vehicle, Amazon Canada is a handy resource for Canadian gardening essentials — especially those from Canadian brands.
Amazon's Canadian Showcase sells several popular Canadian gardening brands, including PRO-MIX, McKenzie Seeds, PureLife Soil and Veradek. Below, we've listed some of the best gardening deals you can shop on Amazon, many of which are available with fast Prime shipping. Peak Canadian gardening season will be here before you know it, so get your gardening gloves ready.
Veradek is designed for life in Canada — seriously. The brand is known for its durable, all-weather outdoor products that actually stand up to Canada's diverse climates. Its products have been tested in extreme weather conditions and are built resistant to cracks, scratches, UV and fading.
Veradek is designed in Toronto and made in Ontario.
This durable round planter comes in five colour options and an array of sizes ranging from six-inch to 20-inch pots.
These large rectangular planters are great for shrubs, flowers and small plants. Shop them in four colours.
This sturdy yet lightweight planter measures 15" by 26", perfect for your favourite tall grasses and greenery. Shop it in four colours.
PRO-MIX has been a Canadian gardening staple since the 1960s. The Quebec-based brand is a one-stop shop for gardening and lawn care products like potting soil, lawn seeds, and high quality garden and lawn fertilizers.
This premium potting mix is enriched with specially formulated plant food designed to release nutrients over nine months to gradually nourish your plants.
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This versatile fertilizer is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and nourishes the soil quality for all kinds of plants, including flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees and ground covers.
Grow tastier, more abundant herbs, fruits and vegetables with this organic mix. The fertilizer formulation provides essential nourishment to your plants for up to three months, which should last you a good chunk of peak growing season.
McKenzie Seeds is based in Brandon, Manitoba, and has been a household name in the Canadian gardening world since the late 1800s. McKenzie Seeds offers a wide variety of packet seeds, seed starters, pollinator mixes and more.
This seed starter kit is great for gardeners who want to kick-start their seeding indoors.
This wildflower mix is formulated to attract hummingbirds to your garden.
This popular pollinator mix is specifically blended to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.
All PureLife soil blends are enriched with worm castings and are ready for your planting needs, from seed to flower. They contain only organic ingredients, with no synthetics or added fillers. PureLife is based in Ontario, Canada.
This five-litre bag of Premium Worm Castings increases moisture retention and helps promote plant growth and root structure.
DCN Plastic is manufactured in Warwick, Quebec and is a great resource for watering cans, flower pots, planters and decorative accessories.
This 12" by 18" tall planter is self-watering with overflow protection.
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