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Foxtail weeds can be quite the blight on your lawn. These weeds can take over beautiful turf and healthy lawns in the blink of an eye. Learn how to prevent and get rid of
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Foxtail weeds can be quite the blight on your lawn. These weeds can take over beautiful turf and healthy lawns in the blink of an eye. Learn how to prevent and get rid of
A fabulous holiday feast requires a fantastic centrepiece to match, so this fall season, why not create your own Thanksgiving table display using fresh flowers? Designing your own Thanksgiving centrepiece is a great way to
As most of us gardening folk know, spring and summer are not the only times we can have fresh cut flowers in the house. Fall is a fantastic season to take a “snip trip” to
As we transition into fall, it’s fun to switch up our indoor scenery to complement all the beautiful colour palettes and motifs we see outside in nature. However, when you picture fall indoor decorating, this
Jack Frost works hard, but green thumbs can work harder! Get busy planning and preparing for winter. Winterizing your garden and landscaping is your best chance at keeping your garden thriving for next year.
The tradition of decorating the table with fresh-cut floral centrepieces for big celebratory feasts has endured for centuries! There’s an unmatched beauty to floral arrangements, so they should be your go-to for making special occasions
We love soaking in the spectacular scenery and colours of fall, but we always feel a bit wistful watching our summer flowers fade, and the leaves fall from the trees. Wouldn’t it be nice if
Whether you’re getting ready to hunker down for the winter or you’re living without access to an outdoor space, learning how to grow your own vegetables indoors can keep your grocery bill down while putting
Try your hand at leaf crafts this year and bring the autumn season inside.
You’ve spent your summer babying your precious tomatoes, but do you know when to pick them? As it turns out, the best time to harvest your crop isn’t what most people think. You’re about to
Green is in, and grasshoppers are out. Try these natural grasshopper repellent methods that are safe for your garden.
Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a chef, it’s easy to learn how to grill vegetables””and frankly, it’s a life-changing skill. An open fire brings out the absolute best flavours of your favourite
We started July off with a bang. More like a volcanic explosion where the searing heatwave felt like burning embers embedded into our skin. What naturally follows an unprecedented heatwave? Wildfires. As the wildfire smoke
So your brand new patio is completed; the pavers are pristine, the patio furniture is assembled, and you’re ready to reopen your space to guests. If the space still feels like it’s missing something, chances
Technically, weeds are no different from any other garden plant; they’re just plants we’ve collectively decided that we’d rather do without. However, if there’s one thing all weeds have in common, it’s persistence: getting rid
If you’ve ever strolled through the streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, you may be familiar with the glorious bougainvillea; an incredibly beautiful tropical flowering vine. It should come as no surprise that bougainvilleas, which practically
Are you growing haskap berries yet? If you’re not yet familiar with these peculiarly shaped beauties, they may soon become your favourite fruit crop in your garden. Tastier than Saskatoons, tamer than raspberries, and lower-maintenance
At the beginning of the season, the look of a fresh garden bed with a pristine layer of topsoil seems to promise another season of a thriving garden full of healthy plants. But are beds
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second-best time is now. ~ Chinese Proverb Truer words have not been written. When we moved into our new home, we were surrounded
Personally, I am not a fan of many creepy crawly things, and mealybugs can become a plant nemesis if allowed to establish in your houseplants. What is a mealybug? Aside from being frustratingly hard to
Fungus gnats are becoming increasingly common in Edmonton homes due to common errors made by overeager houseplant owners, so it’s worth knowing how to prevent and get rid of them! You may unknowingly be making
If you’ve been wondering how to actually get rid of spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats, here’s where you should start. We’re doing a 3 part series on indoor pest control for your beloved house
Growing tomatoes from seed is how many people get started with gardening. It’s an experience that can lead to tons of tasty tomato recipes, but sometimes it can be a surprising and often challenging experience
When you see tulips at the grocery store in February or flowering tree branches in bouquets in March, it’s because they’ve been forced to bloom early. Forcing is not quite as mean as it sounds
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