Winter blues are a common problem for many people, especially if you’re one of those who find the season drab. Gardens, in particular, tend not to look their best in winter. The vibrant, colourful flowers are gone, the lawn usually looks drab, and everything’s blanketed in snow, which can make your exterior look more monochrome […]
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Winter is here, and that means it’s time to get your landscape ready for the cold. There’s more to winter preparation than busting out the gloves and sweaters. Cold weather can wreak some havoc on your landscape, particularly your plants. The plants may have some built-in protection against ice and snow, but it helps to […]
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When the winter season approaches, we can put on layers of clothing and turn up the indoor heating as the temperatures drop. Sadly, the plants in your yard can’t do the same thing. People assume that they will only see flowers again in spring. However, that doesn’t have to be the case because there are […]
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While Halloween mainstays like trick or treating, parades, and haunted houses may be out of the question this year, that doesn’t mean you can get into the spirit in the privacy of your own home. One way to do so is to take the festivities online — virtual costume parties, anyone? However, you can also […]
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As beautiful and innocuous some species may appear, there are certain plants that you don’t want growing in your garden. While they may be stunning and seem like a great asset to your landscape, they can pose certain risks to your health and the environment. With the wide variety of common garden plants, choosing the […]
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