The Top 5 Best Shrubs for Ultra-Colourful Landscapes
Shrubs offer so many benefits for landscape designs. They create structure, provide privacy, and if you choose the right varieties, they fill your space with colourful blooms and foliage! If moody maximalism and high-impact colour palettes are your thing, we have plenty of gorgeous shrubs you can plant here in Guelph. The Best Way […]
Tsuga Exclusive: Habitat Tees & Tank Tops from Our Women’s Fashion Collection
Vacation vibes only! This summer, we’re dreaming of seaside resorts, sailing along the coast, and sunny picnics on the beach. Nautical styles and beachy colour palettes bring the relaxing summer holiday energy we want to channel right now! Even If you’re working 9 to 5, you’ll love having some carefree summer fashion staples you can […]
How to Build a Pollinator-Friendly Landscape
Pollinators are Essential Beneficial Our Friends As summer arrives, our gardens prepare for a busy season of growth, pollination, and harvest. A key player in this equation is, of course, the pollinators! With their populations declining, gardeners need to take action and assist these populations for the benefit of the earth and for a thriving garden. […]
Harvesting Fruits and Vegetables: What to Expect Along the Way
Consider this our exclusive edition of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting… A Big Summer Harvest!” There are multiple stages in the growth of fruit and vegetable plants, and different varieties have unique needs. Understanding the requirements and growth characteristics of all your different edible garden plants will help you grow the biggest, healthiest crops […]
The Best Types of Plants for Privacy From the Neighbours
Outdoor living is one of the best parts of summer, but sometimes it’s hard to kick back and relax when you can sense the gaze of nosy neighbours! Plants are a great way to establish some privacy in your yard, so you can hang out in your bathing suit or nap on the lawn chair […]
Celebrating 60 Years: The Remarkable Legacy of Royal City Nursery
When Tanya Olsen was ten years old, her mother brought her to the birthday party of a neighbourhood friend. Her friend’s mother greeted her at the door with a balloon and a permanent marker and asked her name and what she wanted to be when she grew up. Tanya didn’t hesitate. “I’m Tanya, and I […]
Create Soothing Landscapes with Water Features & Biophilic Design
Immersing yourself in the beauty and calm of nature is supremely peaceful. Having a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of work, life, emails, and screen time is highly beneficial to your mind and body! We’re fascinated by biophilic designs—the practice of incorporating nature into your living spaces—and one of the best ways […]
Thrillers, Fillers, Spillers, and Chillers: How to Fill Your Container Garden
Container gardening is a fantastic way to get creative this summer. You can experiment with different flower colours and textures—even for those who aren’t super confident in their flower arrangement abilities! Buying your pot, planter, or container is exciting when you can picture your gorgeous thrillers, fillers, spillers, and chillers to complete it. Keep reading […]
Tsuga Feature: Clothes & Accessories to Stay Cool for Spring & Summer 2022
So many gorgeous new clothes and accessories just arrived in the Tsuga Boutique, and we’d like to feature some of the best styles for looking cool and staying cool in the spring and summer heat! You can have your sun and stay cool too. Explore Tsuga Boutique’s Spring & Summer 2022 Clothes Feature Beat the […]
What is Direct Sowing and How Do You Do It?
If you’re new to gardening and have been considering planting some seeds, you may have noticed the package instructions on some selections mention “direct sowing,” while others say to start your seeds indoors. So, what exactly does that mean? We’ll break down the basics for you so you can understand how to do it properly, […]