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 […]
Spring Into May: Five Spring Edibles to Plant in Your Guelph Garden

Spring is here at last, meaning it’s finally time to get your edible garden in the ground! For some of us, that might look like loading our raised beds with […]
Spring Into May: The 5 Best Annuals for Your Garden

Spring has finally arrived, meaning it’s time to start thinking about getting your annuals in the ground. Here in Guelph, we care about the planet, pollinators, and our gorgeous gardens, […]
Landscape Design Tips for Your Oddly-Shaped Yard

When many of us think of a yard, we tend to picture a nice square or rectangular patch of grass with a house neatly placed right in the middle. While […]
Celebrate Our Earth Day Birthday with Long-Term Sustainable Gardens

It’s no secret that I care about the Earth and believe everyone should do what they can to make the world a better place. As Royal City Nursery’s Earth Day […]