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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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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If you’ve been digging into gardening for a little while now, you might be wondering about composting. Perhaps you’ve seen it on green-living blogs or have a friend who swears by it. Or maybe it was one of your gardening resolutions for 2018! But what if you’ve never been quite sure exactly what it is […]
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It can be tough not to be taken over by the gloomy landscapes of the wintertime. But what if we told you there was a beautiful bloom that’s hardy enough to survive the sleet and cold? You’d want to know about that flower, right? We thought so. If you’re looking for an easy-to-grow, ground-covering plant […]
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The technological age is among us, and it’d be silly not to take advantage of all the progress that’s become of it. Almost every aspect of our everyday lives is now affected by technology…. Including gardening. Even though gardening is a great way to go offline and spend time with nature, there are still some […]
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We don’t even need to tell you that edible flowers are having a moment in the culinary scene lately. Whether they’re topping cocktails or adorning a cupcake, edible flowers are beautifying just about every bite. But these blooms aren’t restricted to your favourite gastro pub’s menu. In fact, you can incorporate these trendy food features […]
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Garden mums, short for Chrysanthemums, are loved not only for their vibrant fall colours but also for their minimal maintenance. Though a tough plant is a challenge many gardeners enjoy taking on, mums are welcomed into the soil for their low-fuss attitudes and their ability to stay alive longer when snipped for an arrangement (plenty […]
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Although summertime is known for fun family getaways and carefree days at the pool, there is a darker side to summer not everyone talks about. But we’re not afraid, we’ll come right out and say it: Summertime is HOT. No matter which way you slice it, the summer months give us increased sunshine, higher temperatures, […]
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So, you’ve just said “yes,” and now the whirlwind of wedding planning has begun. No matter how big or small your wedding celebration will be, there are still so many decisions to be made to ensure that your day is exactly how you want it. Especially if you’re trying to plan on a budget, you […]
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Many people tend to forget that a garden isn’t always sunny spots and bright blooms. For a garden that truly flourishes, it’s important that you pay attention to the areas that are a bit more under the radar… the shady spots. There are plenty of reasons one will want to plant in a shady area, […]
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