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 […]
Tag: gardening in Guelph Ontario
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 […]
Guelph Gardening in July: Tanya Answers Your Most Common Questions
As the summer heat blankets our beautiful city, it’s time to get some work done in the garden so that you can enjoy your space and spend more time on […]
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 […]
It’s Pollinator Week! Tanya’s Favourite Shrubs to Attract Hummingbirds & Pollinators
It’s Pollinator Week, one of my favourite times of year! It’s no secret that I’m very attached to pollinators, and believe it’s incredibly important to make them feel as comfortable […]
Everything You Need to Know About Lawn Alternatives
Sometimes, the grass isn’t always greener; in fact, alternatives to standard lawns are all the rage right now in Guelph, and many people have been reaching out with questions about […]
The Benefits of Adding a Pond or Water Feature to Your Garden
If you add anything to your garden this summer, make sure it’s a water feature. The sound of flowing, bubbling water brings an immediate sense of lushness, peace, and calm […]
Spring Into May: Planting for Pollinators
With pollinator month right around the corner, our favourite little garden friends are certainly on the mind, and building out your pollinator garden is an absolute must! Pollinator classics like […]
Spring Into May: Perennial Power!
Perennials are a key feature of landscape design because they only require occasional maintenance and help define areas within your garden. Rather than replanting your garden spring after spring, just […]
Spring Into May: Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes
Who doesn’t love being able to wander out to their garden and grab a handful of blueberries or a crisp, juicy apple? Fruit trees and berry bushes make simply unbeatable […]