House Plants Even I Can’t Kill
Full Disclosure: My Journey With Houseplants 🌿 I’ll admit it. I’m more of an outdoor plant girl than an indoor one. My houseplants often suffer a little neglect, then get […]
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Top 5 Expert Landscaping Hacks for Year-Round Outdoor Success
Designing a Landscape That Lasts 1. Start with Strong Hardscaping Your patio, deck, and walkways form the foundation of your outdoor design. A well-planned hardscape layout creates structure and flow, […]
Keeping Outdoor Plants as Houseplants
The plants in your garden and the ones in your living room aren’t so different—plants are plants, after all. The main differences between outdoor and indoor plants are the climates […]
Bountiful, Beautiful Herbs to Harvest Now
Herbs are the perfect beginner gardening project for anyone interested in growing their own food. Most herbs need very little time or attention to grow abundantly, and once mature, they […]
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 […]
Your New Tree’s First Year: Watering, Protection, and More
Planting a new tree or shrub is a big commitment—not just because of all the watering you’ll do, but because these plants will most likely live on your property longer […]
What to Do in the Garden in May
As soon as May Day arrives, the gardening season kicks into high gear—are you excited yet? What makes this month so unique is that each week the risk of frost […]
Make Your Pond Fish-Friendly This Spring!
While our forecast is showing a typical spring mix of sunshine with a chance of snow, now is still the perfect time to start planning and executing your spring pond […]
Get Your Home Spring Fresh: Cleaning & Decor Tips for 2021
While this last stretch of winter always feels the longest, it helps to pass the time with something productive; getting an early jump on your spring cleaning! These spring cleaning […]
How to Care for Our Favourite Tropical Houseplants
When bringing a gorgeous new tropical houseplant home, our first thoughts are usually aesthetic in nature; where will I put it? Which pot should I use? Would it look cute […]