Proper lawn care can turn your turf into the envy of the neighbourhood or the perfect play field for your kids! Here’s how to grow healthy grass that can withstand pests, weeds, and drought. Lawn Care Basics Healthy, nutrient-rich soil is the foundation of a healthy lawn. Not all grass seed is created equal. You […]
Landscaping Tips
It’s time to love your garden! Landscaping is not limited to parks and estates. Every residential home can benefit from a thoughtful yard design and garden layout. Here’s how to create your own landscaping plan to get started creating your dream yard! Landscaping Definition Landscaping can dramatically improve the look and feel of your home. […]
Types of Seeds: Explaining Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, Organic, Hybrid, & Non-GMO Seeds
There are many different types of seeds offered for sale to home gardeners. Vegetable, flower, and herb seeds sold in garden centres and online can carry many labels, including “Open-Pollinated”, “Heirloom”, “Organic”, “Hybrid”, and “Non-GMO”. Knowing what these terms mean is a key part of Gardening 101! Open Pollinated Types of Seeds Open-pollinated types of […]
Hummingbird Food Recipe
Wondering how to make hummingbird food for your feeder? This hummingbird food recipe is quick to make (and your birdies will love it!). Hummingbird Food Recipe Here’s a simple hummingbird food recipe your backyard birdies will lap up: Ingredients 1 cup of white granulated sugar 4 cups of hot or boiling water How to Make […]
Mulch – All About Mulching Your Garden
Mulch is anything that covers the surface of garden to keep moisture in the soil and keep weeds down. The best garden mulches for home gardeners are organic materials derived from nature. Gardens can be mulched with materials such as compost, shredded arborist wood chips, pine needles, or even tree bark. The Best Garden Mulch: Compost […]
Privacy Fence: Using Wood Fence Panels to Create Privacy Fencing
A privacy fence can turn an urban backyard into a private outdoor oasis. Just as curtains make your living room feel less like a fishbowl, a wooden fence can make your yard feel like an extension of your house. It’s amazing how a few fence posts and wood fence panels can seemingly add square footage to […]