Landscape Construction
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED the importance of gardens in our lives? From ancient times until today gardens have given rest to our souls and joy to our hearts. Nothing beats a great garden! At Brookside Gardens & Landscape building you a great garden has been our passion for more than 40 years. [ Read More...]
Landscape Structures
THE PERFECT FOCUS. Even the loveliest garden becomes that much better with a well-chosen and well-placed landscape structure. Whether it’s a stylish Gazebo or Pergola, a cozy backyard Deck, or artistic interlocking stonework in just the right places, landscape structures make good gardens great! [Read More...]
Landscape Design
ADVENTURE IS JUST BAD PLANNING, so said Norwegian Explorer Roald Amundsen. At Brookside we take the "adventure" out of your project by planning every detail before a shovel ever hits the dirt. Careful interviews with clients and state-of-art computer designing leave no room for guesswork or surprises. [ Read More...]
Nursery Operation
FROM SEEDS TO SENSATIONS! We believe all landscapers should be crazy about flowers. Here at Brookside Gardens & Landscape we love flowers and can't get enough them. So 13 years ago we decided to start our own nursery operation and retail garden centre and have been growing beauties ever since. [ Read More...]
Commercial & Institutional
OUTWARD APPEARANCE MATTERS. A well cared-for appearance recommends a person and the same is true for a commercial property. When the lawn and shrubs and flowers are cared for, it sends a powerful message to tenants and clients. We've maintained some of Ottawa's largest commercial properties. [ Read More...]
Brookside Online Learning Centre — (see below and to the right)
Gardening can be rewarding and fun when you know what you're doing. Since starting our business over 40 years ago one of our passions has been to help educate, encourage and empower our customers to learn all they can to become effective gardeners and landscape horticulturalists. Directly below and to the right you'll find two resources designed for this purpose. Below is an Article Feed from Canadian Gardening and to the right you will find our own in-house Brookside Blog. Both are chucked full of interesting articles and tips. Enjoy!
Canadian Gardening
- Growing parsley May 14, 2012More than a garnish and packed with nutrients, this plant should be an herb garden staple […]
- Six hot garden tools for 2012 May 14, 2012Add one or all of these to your garden shed to pull out when weeding, watering and doing other garden tasks […]
- Make your own seed packets May 13, 2012Assemble your craft materials to create these whimsical envelopes for garden lovers […]
- Outdoor entertaining essentials May 9, 2012Check out these summer-friendly solutions for dining al fresco […]
- Hot plants for your 2012 garden April 16, 2012Head to both the annual and perennial sections at your local nursery to discover these beautiful bushes and blooms […]
- Eight beautiful bulbs for the summer garden April 16, 2012Bulbs don't only have to be enjoyed in the spring--there are plenty of options for summer viewing […]
- Eight Mother's Day gift ideas April 9, 2012If youâre looking for the perfect gift, take inspiration from our selection of thoughtful ideas for avid gardeners. […]
- Rhubarb and pear crumble cake April 8, 2012Serve something sweet and memorable this spring with this darling dessert […]
- Asparagus and leek tart April 8, 2012Spring's first dishes need little adornment. Keep them simple with the freshest ingredients […]
- Risotto with morels and ramps April 8, 2012Savour the flavour of this season's tender treasures in a dish that focuses on freshness. […]
BLOG: Garden & Landscape TIPS
Plan for Your Spring Gardening
Cultivating your gardening attitude and planning your gardening activities starts NOW! Putting a little time and thought … [Read More...]
Building a Water Garden
Choosing a site: Determine your water garden's function, and think about the contours of your land. A natural … [Read More...]
Mulching Do’s and Don’ts
It keeps weeds down, mainly by blocking out light they need to germinate - and if a weed manages to poke through, it's … [Read More...]
Garden Soil
The single most important step to take before planting any perennial is to properly prepare the soil, and the best … [Read More...]
Container Gardening
Even the smallest patio or porch can boast a crop of vegetables or a garden of flowers in containers. Planter boxes, … [Read More...]
Maintenance Guidelines for Perennials
Water when dry. Early morning is the best time of day to water. A deep watering once a week (or more in drought … [Read More...]




