The Benefits of Lighting Your Landscape
“Modern Farmhouse Landscape” by Kichler When most people think about landscape design, lighting isn’t normally top of mind. We’re all familiar enough with the importance of sunlight, but it’s just as […]
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Inspiration for Your Backyard Landscape Design
If it’s time to rethink your backyard landscape design, the very first place I like to start is finding inspiration. At Royal City Nursery, we do a lot of landscaping […]
Your Fall Tree Planting Guide
No landscape is complete without trees. When I think about mature neighbourhoods, the changing seasons, and the most breathtaking Canadian landscapes, the trees are the first things that come to […]
Your Fall Lawn Care Guide
Here’s my controversial opinion: fall lawn care is fun. I can practically feel the eye rolls I’ll get for that, but I stand by my opinion. Consider this: you get […]
Pet-Friendly Plants
It’s such a wonderful thing to be a pet owner. In return for a little food, water, and shelter, pets offer unconditional love and affection. Personally, I take issue with […]
Fall Chrysanthemum Care
When I think “fall”, I can’t help but imagine chrysanthemums and ornamental grasses. In my opinion, fall is all about rich colours and comforting textures, and chrysanthemums (or, as they’re […]
The Top 6 Plants for Your Desk
While most of my time is spent with customers or caring for plants, running a business inevitably comes with desk work. If you work at a desk all day, I’m […]
Your Guide to Late Summer Watering in Guelph
Here in Guelph, the transition from summer to fall is a beautiful process to behold. Our landscapes shift from the neon colour palettes of summer to an array of rich, […]
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
What a wild ride the weather in Guelph has been this year! Just weeks ago, we were all feeling gloomy because it was too wet, and now we’re all running […]
Controlling Japanese Beetles, Aphids, Ants, and Caterpillars
The garden is a true Wild West of critters. From friendly pollinators, like leafcutter bees, to the despised Japanese beetle, we plant enthusiasts are forever trying to maintain a natural […]