Welcoming Good Bugs: Nature’s Helpers in Your Garden
Did you know that some bugs can actually help our gardens and yards thrive? By attracting beneficial insects, we can enhance the health and vitality of our outdoor spaces in […]
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Beetles: Identifying Friends and Foes
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 […]
Creating a Healthy Ecosystem
When this spring arrived, our gardens were a much needed refuge from all the craziness. However, summer is about to bring some challenges of its own. It’s crazy humid out, […]
Earth Day Birthday
Earth Day has a very special place in our heart here at Royal City Nursery. Not only is it a day that stands for conservation, but it’s also our fifth […]
Eliminating Aphids
I swear, if there’s any creature on Earth with the ability to teleport, it’s the aphid. One day, there are none in sight, and the next day you’re finding their […]
Beneficial Insects & Pollinators
As solitary of a pastime gardening is, I sometimes have to remind myself that I’m not the only one working in the garden. It’s a little bit humbling to consider […]