Create a Green Oasis with Vines

Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of Royal City Nursery and a Professor in the Horticulture Apprenticeship program at Humber College, loves vines. From both a design perspective and a practical one, […]
Earth Day: Sustainability Efforts at Royal City Nursery 2024

Earth Week has arrived, and at Royal City Nursery, we’re proud to showcase our commitment to sustainability. As we gear up for our Earth Day Birthday weekend on April 20th […]
Fruit Trees & Shade Trees 2024 | Interview with Tanya Olsen

We’ve diving into the world of fruit trees and shade trees with Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of Royal City Nursery, Professor of Horticulture at Humber College, the holder of a […]
Landscaping & Hardscaping 2024 Trends | Interview with Tanya Olsen

We’re diving into the world of landscape planning with Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of Royal City Nursery, the holder of a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) from the University of […]
Choosing the Right Fertilizer Program for Your Lawn

Lush green lawns require more than simply watering, but with the arrival of spring covering Guelph, Cambridge, and Kitchener Waterloo in the white cold stuff, it’s hard to start thinking […]
Landscaping for Fall: The How-to Guide for Guelph

At Royal City Nursery, we believe there’s incredible value in professionally planning a landscape, and for me, the outdoors is a necessary extension of the indoor space. With fall in […]
Expert Tips for Fall Lawn Care in Guelph

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 […]
Building Your Landscape for All Four Seasons in Guelph

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 […]
Exploring the History of Green Thumbs in Guelph

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 […]
Creating a Kid-Friendly Landscape

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 […]