House Plants Even I Can’t Kill

Full Disclosure: My Journey With Houseplants 🌿 I’ll admit it. I’m more of an outdoor plant girl than an indoor one. My houseplants often suffer a little neglect, then get […]
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, […]
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, […]
What are Native Ontario Plants?

Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Native Plants at Royal City Nursery Did you know that we have a whole selection dedicated to Native Ontario Plants at Royal City Nursery? […]
Tanya Talks Fertilizer: Demystifying Fertilizers

One of the most common questions we receive at Royal City Nursery is ‘What fertilizer should I be using? The answer, however, is not a one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re tending to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your Guide To Spring Planting Bulbs

Spring is a time of renewal in the garden, and one of the most exciting ways to usher in the new season is by planting bulbs. Bulbs are a fantastic […]
Gift Guide for 2023

My favourite part of the holidays at Royal City Nursery is watching all of the neat things pile into the garden centre. Fresh greens, cut trees, and holiday gifts galore, […]