Fall Landscape Dos and Don’ts
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
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. […]
Your Fall Garden Maintenance Checklist for Southern Ontario
Fall has officially arrived—isn’t it beautiful? Here at Royal City Nursery, we’re beyond excited for this special season. We have fall decor coming out of our ears, from pumpkins and ornamental corn to straw bales and scarecrows. I think you’d agree that there’s so much to love about fall—cooler weather, warmer beverages, and the return […]
Mad about Mums: Ways to Show Off a Fall Favourite
It’s chrysanthemum season at last! Of all the fall symbols, mums might just be my favourite. They’re the perfect flower for ringing in the new season, even when it’s a little early for pumpkins, and they’re so versatile for decorating the home and landscape. However, if working from home and the back-to-school insanity has tapped […]
5 Ways to Preserve Your Summer Harvest
We’ve all been there, planting eight tomato plants “just in case,” getting attached to them, and by August, you’ve got San Marzanos coming out of your ears. What a wonderful problem to have! If you’ve found yourself with a little too much homegrown produce from your Victory Garden this year, here are five ways to […]
The Late Summer Problem-Solving Quiz
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Troubleshooting Hydrangeas
It’s hydrangea season again! Are you loving it as much as I am? It seems like everyone in the world is in love with these fabulous shrubs, and for good reason—there’s no substitute for their incredible flower heads. However, like all plants worth growing, hydrangeas come with their fair share of challenges. Depending on how […]
Get Your Lawn in Shape for Spring
These days, it sure feels nice to step outside. We’re finally seeing the weather turn a corner, just in time to offer some respite from all the working from home we’ve all been doing. Fortunately for us, the best weather of the year is still yet to come, and now is the perfect time to […]
Spring Pruning is Time Well Spent
During dark times, I always try to look for the light. I’ve said it before; I’m here, and you’re here, and that’s something to be grateful for. In fact, it seems like there’s more to be appreciated now than ever—like our health, our families, and our personal space. Many, if not all of us, are […]
Giving Guide 2019: Gifts for Home, Garden, and More
UPDATED FOR 2020 Christmas Day is fast approaching, which means the gift shopping rush is in full swing—but I didn’t need to tell you that, did I? While I’m sure there are a few rare people in Guelph who love the energy of the shopping mall frenzy, I’d wager most of us prefer a less […]