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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 […]

DIY Tabletop Water Fountain

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When the weather is hot like this, it’s only natural that we’re drawn to water. Suddenly, you wish you had more friends with swimming pools, and your neighbour’s water feature is looking more enviable than ever. If you’re starting to lean toward adding a pond or fountain to your landscape but you’re not quite ready […]

Bountiful, Beautiful Herbs to Harvest Now

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Herbs are the perfect beginner gardening project for anyone interested in growing their own food. Most herbs need very little time or attention to grow abundantly, and once mature, they make it so easy to elevate ho-hum recipes into something decidedly more gourmet. However, a common question we hear from gardening newbies is, “when should […]

Beetles: Identifying Friends and Foes

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Whether they fascinate you or creep you out, beetles are a massive group of insects that play an essential role in our Ontario ecosystems. In the urban garden, there’s no shortage of common species—but some tend to be more advantageous to us than others. Here’s a quick guide to the “good” and “bad” beetles (at […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fresh Ideas for Coordinating Your Tree and Home Decor

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When I was growing up, the colours of Christmas were firmly red and green. Those days are long gone! While red and green are still cherished parts of our Christmas colour palette, we now have holiday ornaments and decor in every colour of the rainbow—even artificial trees that are rainbow-coloured. So, if you’re feeling adventurous […]

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 […]

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