It’s no secret that Guelph’s weather can be challenging, and nobody’s going to blame you for wanting to skip out on lawn care when it’s getting cold outside. However, the good news about September is that the weather is still really good, and this summer’s steady rainfall has gifted our grass with some glorious glistening […]
While autumn in Guelph is packed with end-of-season things to do in the garden, we also have to be thinking about what’s going to bloom next year. For me, one of the most rewarding ways to ensure a colourful and vibrant spring garden is by planting spring blooming bulbs in the fall! The great thing […]
It’s hard to believe it’s already September in Guelph which, for me, is a beautiful month for planting! With the sun out in full force this week now’s not the time to shy away from getting those fall favourites into the dirt. Here’s what I want you to start working on right now to both […]
“We all have a story behind us, and it’s really important that the human side of the business comes out.” We are Royal City Nursery, and this is our story! Royal City Nursery is not just a great place to buy plants; since opening our doors, we’ve worked hard to become a proud member of […]
It’s time to meet Dave – Landscape Legend of Royal City Nursery! “In Horticulture, there’s no such thing as failure. Even something going wrong is a teachable moment.” Early Life If we start way back, I moved to the country when I was only one. Growing up, all I knew was the country. The only […]
It’s time to meet Tanya—owner of Royal City Nursery! Somewhere, there is a picture of me sleeping in a wheelbarrow while my Mother potted roses in the wintertime, so when I introduce myself to my students when I’m teaching, or if I’m doing a talk, one of the things I consistently say is: this is […]
August can be a busy time in the Guelph garden, and there are so many things still to do! Your annuals might be getting ready to retire for the season, but there are some important things for you to do this month to settle your garden in for the change in weather. Here is my […]
Discover how to set yourself up for a harvest that’s both rewarding and sustainable. As much as we love our tomatoes and zucchini, it’s easy to get stuck with way too much produce during our fall harvests that—try as we might—we simply can’t get through! While it may seem counterintuitive, food waste is actually a […]
To me, an effective landscape design is one that you can enjoy all year round and looks good from all angles—even inside your home! Here are some key concepts I like to keep in mind whenever I’m designing a landscape to maintain four seasons of interest: Design Using Zones and Rooms for Four-Season Appeal One […]
Royal City Nursery acknowledges that the treaty land on which we reside is steeped in rich indigenous history and is home to many Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit peoples today. We acknowledge our responsibility for the stewardship of the land on which we live and work. Guelph has a long and illustrious relationship with gardening. However, […]
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