Top 5 Expert Landscaping Hacks for Year-Round Outdoor Success

Designing a Landscape That Lasts 1. Start with Strong Hardscaping Your patio, deck, and walkways form the foundation of your outdoor design. A well-planned hardscape layout creates structure and flow, […]
The Complete Guide to Fall Lawn Care in Southern Ontario

The Complete Guide to Fall Lawn Care in Southern Ontario A lush, resilient lawn doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of seasonal care tailored to our local climate. In […]
August in the Garden: Planning Ahead, Watering Wisely & Creative Landscape Ideas

August is the height of summer at Royal City Nursery, and it’s always one of the most vibrant months. It’s when summer vacations are in full swing, the first Fall […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protecting Trees & Shrubs from Rabbits, Deer & Mice: How to Identify and Handle Damage

As the snow disappears and the first true signs of spring emerge in the garden, you may start to notice damage on your trees and shrubs from the winter months. […]
A Complete Guide to Winterizing Your Pond

As the temperatures begin to drop and as we head towards the colder months, it’s time to start thinking about how to protect your garden pond, water feature, or bubbling […]
Winterizing Trees & Shrubs: Tanya’s Essential Tips

As we head towards the winter months, it’s easy to forget about our gardens, assuming that everything will ‘hibernate’ and come back to life in spring. In reality, your trees […]