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Backyard Wow

Backyard Wow

Do you love your outdoor space? We spend a lot of time making our lawns and gardens exactly the way that we want them. However, when all that hard work is done, you need a space to sit back and enjoy it. We eat, lounge, socialize and even work in these spaces, but the design is often left as an afterthought. It’s time to rethink the patio and discover how a few accessories can transform your space into an extension of your home! Let us show you how!
May 24, 2024
Tags: outdoor decor patio furniture
Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers Explained

Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers Explained

Do you want to know the secret of healthy plants? It’s simple. All plants need three things to grow well: sunlight, water, and nutrients. Each of these items work together to help your plants grow healthy and strong. Read our blog to learn what all those different fertilizers and nutrients can do for your plants and flowers. 
May 14, 2024
Tags: fertilizer Gardening
Container Gardening Simplified

Container Gardening Simplified

Container gardens are a great way to dress up a patio or doorway. But it’s so much more than that. These miniature gardens are an opportunity to experiment with gardening trends, explore new flowers, or simply showcase a few favourites. Follow these five steps for a successful container garden...

May 14, 2024
Tags: container gardening
Rose Care

Rose Care

Follow our steps to success and you will be enjoying a beautiful garden of roses this year!
May 06, 2024
Tags: roses
Roses - Types and Pruning

Roses - Types and Pruning

Thinking about adding roses to your garden? 
Find out about the different varieties of these stunning blooms
and how to prune them to encourage re-flowering
May 06, 2024
Tags: Gardening roses
Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide

It’s time to celebrate Mom! Why not make this year a little extra special by discovering moments to surprise and delight her. It is about filling the day with smiles, laughter, and love, because this day is all about Mom. Read our blog and  let us help you celebrate your Mom!
April 30, 2024
Tags: mother's day
How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

If you like fresh, organic produce but don’t like the high grocery store prices, you should consider planting your own veggie garden—after all, you can’t get any closer to your kitchen table than your own backyard.
April 24, 2024
Tags: Gardening
Planting a Vegetable Garden

Planting a Vegetable Garden

First, make a list of all the vegetables your family enjoys (there is no use growing a vegetable if it won’t get eaten). Then, put a number beside each variety indicating the number of plants required to feed you and your family. Read on for all the details...
April 24, 2024
Tags: Gardening
Lavender, The Floral Essential you Didn't Know You Needed!

Lavender, The Floral Essential you Didn't Know You Needed!

Lavender, the flowery must-have you never knew you were missing! Keep reading for the scoop...
April 07, 2024
Tags: perennials
Home Grown: Cold Hardy Crops

Home Grown: Cold Hardy Crops

The following is a guide on a few species that not only will survive the cooler months, these veggies actually prefer it.
April 05, 2024
Tags: Gardening vegetables
Get your Yard Spring Ready with These Seven Simple Steps

Get your Yard Spring Ready with These Seven Simple Steps

As Spring Fever sets in the to-do list to get your lawn and gardens ready can feel daunting. We get it. We love Spring, but the cleaning up process can feel never-ending. Our Garden Gallery checklist will provide you with some tips to get your property ready for gardening and sunshine.
April 02, 2024
Tags: Gardening
5 Spring Tips to Dress Up Your Doorway

5 Spring Tips to Dress Up Your Doorway

Our front door and entranceway is the space that welcomes and invites us into our home. It is an opportunity to express a bit of our personality as we change up our outdoor décor to match the evolving seasons. When considering your front door decorating, think about how to invite spring into the entire space. Introducing natural elements, like grapevine balls, curly willow, dogwood branches, and pampas grass into your entryway décor is an easy way to evoke that spring feeling. Read on for more tips.

March 27, 2024
Tags: DIY front door decor outdoor decor spring decor