Growing citrus trees as houseplants indoors has only grown even more popular since we first wrote about it last year. Everyone seems to have one these days, and people all over the world are enjoying the challenge of growing these tangy, tasty fruits in decidedly un-tropical settings. What Are the Best Citrus Trees to […]
Happy New Year! 2022 can be your best gardening year yet if you have a good plan. Use this garden trend guide to stick to your resolutions and have an incredible year of greenery and growth. Level Up Your Garden with Composting If you’ve been putting it off year after year, 2022 needs to […]
Winter can be just as challenging for our houseplants as it is for us. The days are shorter and can be overcast, so they get less light overall. The air in our homes can be very dry when the furnace is on, making it hard for plants to retain moisture. When we open doors to […]
December is just around the corner, which means there are plenty of gifts to get for the holidays! For the loved ones in our life who are born in December, the gift-giving piles up, and it can be difficult to think of what to give. Not only are birth flowers extremely meaningful and symbolic, they’re […]
If you’re really not sure what gifts would be appreciated by the gardener in your life, don’t despair. There are many lists out there with items that might be cute but aren’t necessarily helpful. Here are 40 ideas we’re sure will be welcome (because we want these too) under the Christmas tree. 1. A custom […]
It seems like everyone wants to have fish at some point in their lives, and betta fish are great starter pets for first-timers. These fish are beautiful, available in various exciting colours, and sold in almost every pet store— they’re one of the easiest fish to care for! It’s true, bettas are low maintenance, but […]
Sometimes pets and plants can peacefully coexist in a home with no problems. Some pets just don’t seem to have any interest in investigating an indoor jungle. And then, on the other side, there are pets who seem to be on a mission to eat as much indoor houseplant salad as they can. It’s not […]
Repotting your houseplants is something many people do every year. But it’s not always required. Many plants can live happily for several years in the same pot. So how do you know when you should repot your houseplants? Here are some tips to help you determine if your houseplants need a new pot and new […]
If you’ve been dutifully collecting your empty wine bottles but would rather get crafty than toss them in the recycling bin, here are a few ideas. From water-wicking planters to bird feeders to bespoke patio lighting, there are plenty of ways you can reuse wine bottles in your Powell River yard, garden—and home! Wine […]
Mosquitos—everyone’s least favourite summer party guest. They’re rude, they overstay their welcome, they have no personal boundaries, and they certainly don’t do social distancing of any kind. While it’s hard to revoke a party invitation since they never got one in the first place—you can repel those bugs! Strategic container planting will help make your […]
