Winter is Coming! Get Your Garden Ready with These Last-Minute Tips from Tanya

Get your long John’s ready, Ontario—winter is coming! It’s hard to believe we’re thinking about frost in Guelph already, but here we are, ankles deep with winter-prepping in the garden. […]
Your Guide to Pet-Friendly Houseplants

You can have a houseful of plants and pets this winter, and I’m going to prove it! A lot of people have been asking us about pet-friendly plants lately, so […]
How to Have a Happy Harvest in Guelph

We’re having a great time right now with our cool-season crops and the tail-end of our fall clean-up, but the fun of gardening isn’t over just yet; we’ve still got […]
Tree Planting & Pruning in the Fall Garden

I love the fall for planting, and with some warmth left in Guelph, now is the time to get trees into the ground before the frost comes. In this guide, […]
What to Do Now in the October Garden

The moment spring arrives, gardeners in Guelph emerge in a flurry of landscape cleaning like never before—but now that it’s October, do we really need to do anything? If you’re […]
Landscaping for Fall: The How-to Guide for Guelph

At Royal City Nursery, we believe there’s incredible value in professionally planning a landscape, and for me, the outdoors is a necessary extension of the indoor space. With fall in […]
Expert Tips for Fall Lawn Care in Guelph

It’s no secret that Guelph’s weather can be challenging, and nobody’s going to blame you for wanting to skip out on lawn care when it’s getting cold outside. However, the […]
Your Guide to Planting Bulbs for Spring

While autumn in Guelph is packed with end-of-season things to do in the garden, we also have to be thinking about what’s going to bloom next year. For me, one […]
Support Structures for Your Garden and How to Use Them

Garden structures and supports are necessary for maintaining the healthy growth of certain plants, but they can also add significant aesthetic value! Here’s an overview of all the best plant […]
How to Layer Your Spring Fashions

This is probably not the first time you’ve been advised to dress in layers, but as clothes go in and out of style, it can be puzzling how to do […]