Ideas & How To's
Elegant Holiday Tablescaping
Make your table as memorable as the menu with tablescaping! 🌟 It’s the perfect way to elevate your dinner. Choose a theme that you love from glitzy glitter to rustic and warm. We have all that you need to create your inspired look.
Decorate Your Tree Like a Pro
Learn how to turn your tree into a snow-stopper this year! Follow these quick tips to really "spruce" up your tree and get a lush designer-look!
Make Your Own Festive Winter Urn Insert
Looking to elevate your Christmas decor this year? Why not create your own urn insert! Spruce up your home with a personal touch.
Freshen Up Your Front Door
As October draws to an end and Halloween passes, it is time to clean up your front entrance and dispose of what fall and Harvest décor you have, and shift into a new season. It is a common question, and many people ask… “What can I do to my front entrance and outdoor containers to transition into a new look?”
No-Fuss Grass: The Beauty of Ornamentals
Are you looking for a drought tolerant, fuss-free solution for your gardens? Then ornamental grasses may be the perfect perennial for your landscape. Dramatic in appearance and easy to care for, ornamental grasses are the ideal addition to almost any garden. These perennials add height and texture with their unique variegated leaves and plume-like blooms.
Get Ready for Harvest
One of the most exciting parts of growing a vegetable garden is harvesting. Regular harvesting will not only bring fresh produce to your table but will actually keep the plants healthier. However, sometimes it can be tricky knowing when your freshly grown produce is ready to be picked. Sunshine, warm weather, and rain can all impact when your crops are ready to be harvested.
Keep Your Garden Hydrated
Summer is the peak growing time for gardens. However, sunshine and heat can make it tricky for your plants to stay hydrated. This summer, avoid wilted and dying plants by creating an environment that will help you use water more efficiently.
Perennials for Shade
One of the most common problems with shade in the garden, is the lack of it!
In a new home, in a new subdivision, where can you grow lush leafy ferns, Astilbes and Hosta? There are so many plants that actually like shade! If you can create a garden in the shaded north side of your home, then you can enjoy a broad range of plants that thrive in shade.
Pruning Shrubs & Evergreens
Pruning is an essential part of gardening. Correctly pruned trees, shrubs and evergreens will be superior in appearance, vigour and in flowering to neglected plants.
5 Plants to Deter Mosquitos
If you’re familiar with mosquito repellant, or a product called the citronella candle, you may have heard of citronella grass! This lemon scented plant is a popular one, making it one of the most common used in natural repellants. Sitting near citronella grass is often said to be enough to protect you from mosquitos.
Plant a Drought Tolerant Garden
Beautiful gardens are designed to be enjoyed. However, sometimes it can feel like the maintenance, watering, pruning, and fertilizing, leaves little time to simply sit back and smell the flowers. One simple way to reduce the amount of maintenance is to choose a well-drained area in your property to plant a drought tolerant garden. These low maintenance gardens are ideal for cottages, large properties, and for gardeners who want to cut back on the amount of water they use in the summer.
Create a Tropical Paradise
Creating that resort experience at home is easy with our stunning variety of tropical plants. From bougainvillea to the Majesty Palm, the distinctive leaves and brilliant blooms make it easy to mimic the look of your favourite getaway.
