In today’s age of smartphones and Instagram, everyone’s a photographer. Especially when there’s something we’d like to show off—like our lovely garden—the desire to take photos grows. But just because your blooms look stunning in their natural habitat, doesn’t mean they’ll translate the same way through the lens. Whether you’re a lifestyle blogger looking to […]
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It’s the little things in life that can really brighten it. One of those things is silly flower names, and we have the pleasure of introducing another peculiarly-named bloom to you today! Friends, meet the hardy and intriguing Penstemon (Beard Tongue) ‘Prairie Twilight.’ This spunky, upright flower features pink tubular flowers with white blooms at […]
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When it comes to caring for your perennials, you might be wondering if you’ve been skipping a very important step. You’ve heard about fertilizer and know it’s supposed to help boost plants’ growth, but do your plants need it? When it comes to fertilizer, also known as “feeding” your plants, there is actually quite a […]
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Homebuying is never a simple, cut-and-dry process, but when you finally sign the papers on the house of your dreams, the feeling of excitement takes over. If you’re nodding your head to this, there’s a good chance you just recently went through it. In which case—congrats to you! Moving into a new home is so […]
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It’s time for us to delve yet again into the world of uniquely named flowers. If you recall, we previously rounded up our favourite plants with funny names. Then, we introduced you to spurges—another neat plant with a curious name. And now, we’re going to introduce you to another one of our favourite varieties, one […]
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Looking for some fiery foliage to add to your garden this season? Look no further than Euphorbia ’Bonfire.’ This easy-to-care-for perennial makes a gorgeous addition to your borders thanks to its neat, mounded form. If you’re scratching your head at the word “Euphorbia,” here’s a refresher on the type of plant (it’s also known as […]
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Spurges. It’s a funny name, right? Not to be confused with sponges, spurges are actually an interesting perennial that are super simple to care for, so they would make a great addition to any gardener’s collection! To help you get more acquainted with this plant and its fascinating foliage, we thought it would be a […]
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Even though we’ve just gotten used to welcoming spring, a savvy gardener is already thinking ahead. It’s important that you begin planning your summer garden now, because if you plant without planning, there are so many things that can go wrong. Of course, we know garden planning can seem intimidating to a new gardener, so […]
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Feng Shui… You may have heard of it, but how much do you really know about it? To start off with the basics, Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art and science that originated more than 3,000 years ago. It relates to the orientation of things and how they affect the flow of energy. So, […]
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Have you ever thought about starting an indoor herb garden? Perhaps you live in a city or in a small space, and you don’t have the option to grow your own veggies over a couple acres. Heck, you don’t even have a yard! Instead, you have either the indoors or a balcony of sorts to […]
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