5 Houseplants to Love That Aren’t Fiddles
Fiddle leaf fig trees have reigned as one of the most iconic houseplants for some time now. Their large, violin-shaped leaves know just how to make a statement, which is part of what makes them
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Fiddle leaf fig trees have reigned as one of the most iconic houseplants for some time now. Their large, violin-shaped leaves know just how to make a statement, which is part of what makes them
Fresh, bright blossoms instantly add excitement and vivacity to any backyard landscape. There’s just something so uplifting about the display of colour and texture you can achieve with a flower garden.
Getting kids to enthusiastically eat their greens isn’t always a walk in the park, (let’s face it, it’s hard to make broccoli seem exciting next to a chicken nugget). Luckily, we’ve figured out a great way to pique your children’s interest in fresh vegetables: getting them set up with their very own food garden.
Nothing beats the bragging rights you’ll earn when you serve your friends a meal made from organic food grown in your very own home. Reap the bountiful benefits. Here’s where to start.
Winter. There’s a reason why folks call it bleak. Despite all the holiday festivities and winter activities, winter can actually induce depression in around 2 million Canadians every year! In fact, 10% of all depression cases are attributed to Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. So with stats like that, what are we poor Canucks to do?
Christmas Tree Trends 2018 Creating a Theme for Your Christmas Tree Decide on a Colour Scheme Unconventional Christmas Tree Ornaments Traditional Christmas Tree Decorations “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that counts, it’s who’s
Why is My Houseplant Brown? And Other Common Annoyances Dying Leaves Yellowing Leaves Drooping Leaves Sticky Residue Mold “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” – Erma Bombeck Even
Your Harvesting Calendar Spring Summer Fall “Be patient and wait for due harvest.” Lailah Gifty Akita The best part of vegetable gardening has to be the harvest. There’s just nothing like finally being able to
Mindfulness in the Garden What is Mindfulness? A Mindful Garden Mindful Gardening Exercises “Wherever you are, be there totally.” Eckhart Tolle Amidst the chaos and clutter of today’s world, it seems like the thought on
The Social Network in Your Garden Do Plants Really Talk? How Do Plants Communicate? Volatile Organic Compounds (VCOs) Mycelium “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Peter Drucker With everything in
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
Nematodes and Japanese Beetles Japanese Beetles in Our Gardens Nematodes Using Nematodes in the Garden “Never stop fighting till the fight is done.” – Eliot Ness With the time and energy that we put into
Rhododendrons Rhododendrons vs. Azaleas Picking a Rhododendron Growing Rhododendrons Caring for Rhododendrons “The poetry of the earth is never dead.” – John Keats Rhododendrons have been a favourite of gardeners across the globe for hundreds
Container Garden University: Compatibility By Rob Sproule Gladiators Below Aggressive Plants Assertive Plants Passive Plants Inside every container garden there’s an epic battle being waged – even if it is happening on a scale that
Container Garden University: Moisture By Rob Sproule Matching Moisture Needs Water the soil, not the plant Watering Your Containers Different Water Needs “To be able to walk out the door when you come home from
Container Garden University: Basic Elements By Rob Sproule The Biggest Flower Doesn’t Always Win The Structural Basics The “Thriller” The “Filler” The “Spiller” “Gardening has always been an art, essentially.” – Robert Irwin Like all
Best Perennials for Pollinators By Rob Sproule Salvia Monarda (Bee Balm) Thyme Hollyhocks “The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.” – Elizabeth Lawrence We all love bees, but getting them into your
Top New Annuals 2018 By Rob Sproule Pink Sky Petunia Can-Can Bumbelbee Pink Lantana Luscious Royale Cosmo “In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” – Kozuko Okakura Petunia “Sky Pink”: If Han Solo
Container Gardening Trends By Rob Sproule Colour of the Year Water Garden Containers Succulents Galore “The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Gardening is, at once, unchanging, yet always in motion. The essentials
Houseplants & Anxiety By Rob Sproule Lavender Rosemary Aloe Vera Dracaena Snakeplant Gerbera Daisy English Ivy “Time spent in nature heals your mind, body, and spirit.” – Katrina Mayer As anyone nurturing their own indoor
Easter Decorating Tips By Rob Sproule Wheatgrass Eggshell Succulents Indoor Fresh Air Easter is a season of rebirth and the threshold to spring. It’s also a classic time to freshen up the house for visiting
Planting Seeds or Buying Plants: The Pros and Cons By Rob Sproule Cost Variety Ease Pride Growth It is the modern planter’s dilemma: begin early and grow your favourite flowers and foods from seed, or
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