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, […]
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Creating Privacy in the Landscape
If there’s a silver lining to the year’s events, it’s how so many of us have had an opportunity to slow down a little bit. Being at home during the […]
Therapy Through Gardening
There’s a lot of truth to the old adage that “fresh air is good for the soul,” and there’s no better way to get your fresh air fix than by […]
Easy Vegetables That Grow Fast
Now, more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally. The silver lining of our situation today is that we now have lots of time […]
How to Care for Citrus Trees
If you’ve ever visited Southern Italy, you might have fond memories of the coastal cliffs adorned with robust lemon trees. Citrus fruits, as fruits go, are some of the most […]
How to Attract Winter Birds to Your Yard
Birds, like all animals, are integral to a healthy ecosystem. It’s lots of fun to watch their antics as they chirp and flutter about in your yard, but they’re so […]
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 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 Repel Mosquitoes
By the time spring has really set in, I’m beyond ready to break out the short-sleeves and capris. There’s only a matter of time before they arrive. First, I see […]