Sustainability is a priority for many of us, but how can you bring eco-friendly thinking into your garden? Here are eight eco-friendly strategies that you can use in your garden. Make Your Compost Whether you live in a home with a large yard or in a small apartment in the city, you can compost for […]
It’s not just humans that have to battle through the cold and flu season every year. Your pets can experience illnesses as well. Here’s what you need to know about the most common pet illnesses. Upper Respiratory Infections The most common upper respiratory infection in pets is kennel cough. Like the common cold runs […]
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 […]
Most of the year, a dog’s paws act like built-in shoes. The leather skin pads are resilient to most surfaces and weather. But winter for a dog can be hard on the feet. Exposure to snow, ice, and salt can lead to frozen toes, frostbite, and cracks in the skin. Here are the best tips […]
Water features are one of the best additions to your landscape, ponds especially. It doesn’t take too much technical know-how to build a pond in your backyard. Add some whimsical planting in and around the pond and a pump to add the sound of running water, and your backyard takes on a whole new sense […]
If your lawn is looking a little lacklustre this spring, you may want to give it a little TLC. It’s normal for lawns to get a little sparse as they age, or develop some bare patches over time. Lawns that get lots of foot traffic from kids, pets, and adults can also take a beating. […]
When we think about Christmas flowers, amaryllis is often one of the first to come to mind. Despite the tropical appeal of amaryllis plant bulbs, winter is when you’re most likely to see them. They’re very easy to grow, and they offer a beautiful reminder of spring in the middle of a Powell River winter. […]
Winter in Powell River is practically balmy compared to the rest of Canada, but it still kills off some of our favourite annual plants every year. It’s always sad to see our gorgeous annuals all brown and droopy. Have you ever considered overwintering some of your favourites? Some annuals are only suited for a single […]
While spring is the typical time to do your cleaning and tidying around the garden, most gardeners know that a fall lawn cleanup is just as important. In Powell River, we’re used to relatively mild winters, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t prepare ourselves for the season. Here are a few things you can add […]
Lots of folks are quick to assume that orchids are finicky plants that are tricky to care for, but this isn’t necessarily true— the orchid family is one of the largest plant families in existence, with loads of exotic varieties that have very different needs. Luckily, here at Mother Nature, we carry one of the […]
