As the summer heat blankets our beautiful city, it’s time to get some work done in the garden so that you can enjoy your space and spend more time on your patio. Here are some of the most common questions I get at Royal City Nursery for the month of July, plus some extra tasks […]
The age-old question parents face: how can you make your backyard kid-friendly? Luckily for you and your family, it’s easier than you might think to create a kid-friendly landscape! I’m of the opinion that kids don’t need much help to create moments of wonder in their own backyard. I remember spending hours upon hours in […]
It’s Pollinator Week, one of my favourite times of year! It’s no secret that I’m very attached to pollinators, and believe it’s incredibly important to make them feel as comfortable and at home in your garden as possible. In celebration of both Pollinator Week and everything these important garden helpers do for us, let’s look […]
Sometimes, the grass isn’t always greener; in fact, alternatives to standard lawns are all the rage right now in Guelph, and many people have been reaching out with questions about the best lawn alternative options, how to take care of them, and so much more. If you’re curious about using an alternative to grass in […]
If you add anything to your garden this summer, make sure it’s a water feature. The sound of flowing, bubbling water brings an immediate sense of lushness, peace, and calm to any outdoor space. Water features also help create temperate microclimates within your garden, add personality and uniqueness to your landscape, and provide an opportunity […]
With pollinator month right around the corner, our favourite little garden friends are certainly on the mind, and building out your pollinator garden is an absolute must! Pollinator classics like coneflowers, black-eyed susan, and beardtongue are all wonderful to include, but there are so many more varieties that do wonders for these helpful critters. Here […]
Perennials are a key feature of landscape design because they only require occasional maintenance and help define areas within your garden. Rather than replanting your garden spring after spring, just pop a few perennials into the ground and let them grow. Here are five of my absolute favourite perennials, along with some expert design tips […]
Who doesn’t love being able to wander out to their garden and grab a handful of blueberries or a crisp, juicy apple? Fruit trees and berry bushes make simply unbeatable additions to any landscape or patio. They are absolutely stunning and produce naturally delicious and nutritious crops, and they also help to support local pollinators. […]
Spring is here at last, meaning it’s finally time to get your edible garden in the ground! For some of us, that might look like loading our raised beds with hordes of veggies, while for others, it may be as simple as popping a few seedlings or starts into patio pots and calling it a […]
Spring has finally arrived, meaning it’s time to start thinking about getting your annuals in the ground. Here in Guelph, we care about the planet, pollinators, and our gorgeous gardens, so choosing the right plants is critical! However, before we pick the perfect annuals for our beautiful gardens and patio containers, we need to consider […]
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