Safe, Fun Ways to Enjoy Outdoor Activities with Small Pets

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Do you have small pets like guinea pigs, ferrets, or rabbits? Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s a great time to give our little furry friends some fresh air and exercise. However, it’s important to watch your pets closely during outdoor activities. Be diligent about removing any possible dangers so you can enjoy […]

7 Foolproof Ways to Flood-Proof Your Landscape

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April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, not floods! Have you had trouble with flooding in your landscape during the rainy season? If so, it’s time to make some necessary changes to flood-proof your yard and garden. Whether you need a quick fix or a major landscape overhaul, there are several options you can […]

9 Unique Plants for Beautiful Fall Containers

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It’s the perfect time to refresh your patio planters and containers to keep them looking fresh throughout the fall. Pull out those tired-looking spring and summer annuals, toss them into the compost bin, and replace them with vigorous fall flowers in rich jewel tones. These gorgeous plant options will have your containers looking vibrant and […]

Grow Fall Bulbs in Containers for Dramatic Spring Colour

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Planting bulbs in the fall is one of the best examples of delayed gratification. You tuck those tiny drab-coloured bulbs into the dirt, and in the spring: surprise! Loads of colourful flowers! They’re a little bit of work, for a lot of reward. If you live in a condo building, or a rental, or just […]

The Best Veggies To Plant In Spring

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April is the time to get out and start planting in your garden. Because we have a long growing season, there are a few veggies we can get two crops from each year if we get them in early enough. Here’s a list of the best veggies to plant this spring in April, May, and […]

Seeds to Start Indoors in February on the Sunshine Coast

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Lots of people have been wondering lately, “What seeds can I start indoors now?” We’ve totally got that gardening itch too, so we hear you on wanting to get started for the 2021 gardening season already.  Luckily, here on the Sunshine Coast, our long growing season means we have tons of options for plants to […]

Prepare Your Garden Soil for Spring

Now that spring is in full force, many of our garden beds could use a refresh. While diligent cleanup in the fall may have left you a nice blank slate to work with, our winter wreaks havoc on even the tidiest gardens. This can affect your soil quality, which in turn affects the success of this year’s garden. So, how do you correct your soil and get it in shape for spring? Here’s what you need to know.

Care Tips for a Healthy Lawn

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Spring is a transitional time for your lawn and garden. Early in the season, when melted snow has left behind puddles of mud and the grass is as yellow as horse’s hay, you might find yourself wishing for a blanket of snow to cover it all up. That’s why lawn care is so important. Some […]

Planting Summer Bulbs in Spring

As soon as spring arrives, spring bulbs planted in the fall start peeking out to say “hello.” But what if life just got too busy and you missed your fall bulb planting window? We don’t fault you for it— with so many holidays scrunched into that time of year, sometimes those fall bulbs, well, fall […]