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Keeping Outdoor Plants as Houseplants

Keeping Outdoor Plants as Houseplants

The plants in your garden and the ones in your living room aren’t so different—plants are plants, after all. The main differences between outdoor and indoor plants are the climates they’re comfortable growing in, and whether those conditions can be mimicked in your home. As it turns out, a lot of the plants we typically […]

Your New Tree’s First Year: Watering, Protection, and More

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Planting a new tree or shrub is a big commitment—not just because of all the watering you’ll do, but because these plants will most likely live on your property longer than you will! Since your new tree or shrub is about to be a permanent (or near-permanent) fixture in your landscape, you’ll want to know […]

Make Your Pond Fish-Friendly This Spring!

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While our forecast is showing a typical spring mix of sunshine with a chance of snow, now is still the perfect time to start planning and executing your spring pond maintenance. The ambiance of sitting by a soothing water garden is good for the soul, but first, there are a few key things you have […]

Get Your Home Spring Fresh: Cleaning & Decor Tips for 2021

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While this last stretch of winter always feels the longest, it helps to pass the time with something productive; getting an early jump on your spring cleaning! These spring cleaning and decor tips are all about helping you refresh everything in your home. This way, when spring is in full swing, you can focus more […]

How Warm Winters Affect Your Garden & Landscape

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This is not a typical year for winter landscape care. As I stare out my front door, I see only an inch or two of snow and in some spaces patches of green grass staring back at me. While this exceedingly mild winter has been great for getting some much-needed fresh air and exercise, it […]

How to Care for Our Favourite Tropical Houseplants

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When bringing a gorgeous new tropical houseplant home, our first thoughts are usually aesthetic in nature; where will I put it? Which pot should I use? Would it look cute on that empty spot on my shelf? But if you were lucky enough to get a houseplant as a holiday gift, or you’ve recently added […]

How to Turn Christmas Porch Pots into Winter Porch Pots

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The Christmas porch pot is the chameleon of outdoor holiday decorations. Once Christmas is over, you can smoothly transition it to a winter porch pot that fits right in for the rest of the season without looking like you forgot to take it down in January. Removing the unmistakable Christmas decorations from the porch pot […]

How Our Poinsettia Selection Complements the Biggest Holiday Decorating Trends of 2020

The holiday decorating trends for 2020 range from cozy and classic to fanciful and soft. Even among the themes that venture further away from the traditional Christmas colours, you’ll still find a place for the poinsettia, because the most popular Christmas plant in North America has also expanded its colour palette. Here’s a rundown of […]

Fall Landscape Dos and Don’ts

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If you’ve already made your way through our fall garden checklist, congratulations! However, late fall brings a few additional demands to prepare your landscape for winter. With just weeks to go before the snow arrives for good, here’s what to prioritize in your yard—and what you can cross off your list for good! Late Fall […]

How to Care for Houseplants in Fall and Winter

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The later into the year we get, the earlier the sun goes down—and I’d wager we’re all feeling it already! Just as daylight savings time can wreak havoc on your body (by the way, it’s November 1st this year, so mark your calendars!), the changing seasons and reduced sunlight triggers many changes for your houseplants.  […]

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