Growing 101
Learn how to enhance your garden with hardscaping elements such as pathways, patios, and retaining walls. Discover practical tips for choosing the right materials and designs for your outdoor space.
Discover the science behind slow-release fertilizers, their coating technology, and mechanisms that provide sustained nutrients for balanced plant growth. Embrace their benefits for healthier plants and eco-friendly gardening. Enhance your gardening experience with these game-changing fertilizers!
Let’s explore how water features and garden decor can enhance your outdoor oasis, providing inspiration and practical tips for creating a stunning garden retreat. From the soothing sounds of water to captivating garden decor, dive into the world of transforming your yard into a breathtaking haven.
Trees are an essential component for many landscapes. However, there are a lot of tree species and varieties out there, so choosing the right one for your yard can be a daunting task. Different shapes
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.
While complaining about the weather is practically an art form for Edmontonians, the Scandinavian mindset is one we could learn a lot from. The citizens of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have earned a global reputation
According to studies, the top-yielding garden landscaping projects are those that add lifestyle value beyond aesthetics. In this new age of work-from-home, many of us are finding it difficult to separate our professional and home
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
Here in the Edmonton area, we know all too well that the climate is pretty rugged. Zone 3 comes with temperature extremes in both winter and summer, and only the toughest perennials survive to greet
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
Often overlooked and underestimated, soil is paramount to a healthy and vibrant landscape. Soil is so much more than brown dirt; it’s teeming with vital nutrients and organisms that keep your grass green and gardens
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
While it’ll still be a few months before we can start filling our garden beds and containers, we’re right at the cusp of spring pruning season! If the thought of pruning still makes you a
While we all know pruning is a routine gardening procedure, it might surprise you how many people shy away from pruning their landscape plants. In fact, pruning questions are the most common kinds of inquiries
A little early spring garden prep will make a huge difference down the road. It’s kinda like painting a room: if you wash and prime the walls first, you won’t see any unsightly stains from
The art of Feng Shui, which comes from the Chinese words for water and wind, is a philosophy that practices finding the balance between our living spaces and the natural world. That makes it a
Recycling isn’t just about tossing items in the blue bin””it’s also about finding creative ways to reduce your household waste, and give new life to old objects! Now that we’re all trying to cut back
Spring cleaning is a tradition in which we clean our house, wash the windows, gut our closets and generally organize our lives. And the garden is no exception! After a long, cold winter, here’s how
Spring is right around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a season full of late-night backyard barbecues “” but before we fire up the grills and crack open some cold ones, there’s one essential
Here’s how to get a little less lawn headache in your summer, and more healthy and fun plants that support you back.
A glow-in-the-dark garden might sound like something out of a fantasy novel, but you can easily create your own mystical, illuminated moon garden right in your own backyard, using fragrant flowers that bloom at night.
Wind Resistant Gardens Wind in the Garden Protecting Against Wind Plants That Can Take It “A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.” – Anne Bronte If all wind
DIY Landscape Design Tips Getting Started Try This “Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill.” David Hockney By far, one of the hottest trends on the market right now is the Do-It-Yourself project. With home
Landscape and Housing Value Does it Increase Value? Reaping What You Sow: What Works and What Doesn’t “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” Warren Buffett When it comes to landscaping, one
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