Fruit Trees: Why You Need To Cross-Pollinate

With the arrival of long sunny days & time spent in the garden, one question that arises time and time again is ‘How many fruit trees do I need to […]
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 […]
Mastering Cold Crop Veggie Planting in Southern Ontario with Tanya Olsen

As mid-April ushers in unpredictable temperature dips in Southern Ontario, gardeners must remain vigilant in protecting their tender crops outdoors. Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of Royal City Nursery and 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 […]
Royal City Nursery: Past, Present, and Future

“We all have a story behind us, and it’s really important that the human side of the business comes out.” We are Royal City Nursery, and this is our story! […]
Royal City Nursery History: Meet Dave!

It’s time to meet Dave – Landscape Legend of Royal City Nursery! “In Horticulture, there’s no such thing as failure. Even something going wrong is a teachable moment.” Early Life […]
Meet Tanya—The Powerhouse of Royal City Nursery

To book Tanya as a speaker please contact marketing@royalcitynursery.com It’s time to meet Tanya—owner of Royal City Nursery! Somewhere, there is a picture of me sleeping in a wheelbarrow while […]
Tanya’s Guide to Guelph Gardening in August

August can be a busy time in the Guelph garden, and there are so many things still to do! Your annuals might be getting ready to retire for the season, […]
Tanya’s Harvesting Essentials for a Better Garden and a Better Guelph

Discover how to set yourself up for a harvest that’s both rewarding and sustainable. As much as we love our tomatoes and zucchini, it’s easy to get stuck with way […]