Root Rescue: The Secret to Strong, Healthy Transplants
By Erika O’Krafka, Grower at Royal City Nursery If you’ve ever brought home a beautiful new tree or perennial only to watch it struggle after planting, you’re not alone. Transplant […]
Category: Gardening Inspiration and Advice
Summer Watering Tips: Keep Your Garden Thriving in the Heat
When the sun is blazing and temperatures soar, keeping your plants happy and hydrated becomes one of the most important parts of garden care. But proper watering isn’t just about […]
Kate’s Ultimate Guide to Growing Hydrangeas: Everything You Need to Know
July is Hydrangea season—alongside beach days and watermelon, of course! For many gardeners, this iconic bloom defines the month. From coast to coast, Hydrangeas flourish across Canadian gardens: ocean-blue and […]
The Power of Companion Plants: Natural Pest Control, Pollinator Support & Garden Harmony
If you’ve ever wondered how to grow a healthier, more productive garden without relying on chemical sprays, companion planting is your answer. Companion plants work together in harmony – some […]
Designing a Pollinator-Friendly Garden: Water, Shelter, and Seasonal Support
“Happiness is when a bee lands on a flower you just planted” Kate. I get the same feeling when a bee lands on one of my flowers as I do […]
The Ultimate Native Plant List for Southern Ontario Gardens
Native plants are fantastic—but why should we plant them? Native plants are, by their nature, adapted to our local environment, which means they’re often hardier, develop deeper root systems, and […]
5 Expert-Approved Plants That Thrive in the Heat
Hydrangeas are my spirit plant—beautiful, sun-loving, and just a little dramatic in the heat. Like these beloved blooms, I soak up the sunshine but start to wilt when the temperatures […]
The Beauty & Versatility of Hostas
There’s a quiet magic in shade gardens—places that feel cool, serene, and a little wild. And if there’s one plant that truly shines in these low-light spaces, it’s the hosta. […]
Every Spring I Dream of a Rock Garden: A Landscape Designer’s Guide to Seasonal Planting
Spring, to me, truly arrives when you can hear the rusty, swing-like call of the robins, the chorus frogs peeping at twilight, and see the first signs of life arriving […]
Our Top Five Plants That Thrive in Wet Conditions
Who can resist the temptation of a giant puddle? Certainly not me—or Kavick, for that matter! While jumping in puddles might be fun, it’s not for the faint of heart—and […]