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The Best Annual Flowers for Your Planter Pots
These pretty annuals thrive in containers, making them perfect candidates for the planter pots on your deck and balcony.
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Great Gardening Ideas For Small Spaces
No backyard? No problem! Use these urban gardening tips to add greenery to even the smallest porch, patio or balcony.
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Hardy Indoor Plants You (Probably) Can’t Kill
Got a brown thumb? Maybe you're just not growing the right plants! These hardy varieties are virtually indestructible.
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Genius Gardening Hacks to Save Time, Money and Effort
Maintaining a beautiful garden is a lot of hard work, but you can labour more efficiently with these brilliant tips.
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No Natural Light? These Houseplants Thrive in Near Darkness
These plants grow exceptionally well in low light, making them ideal for brightening up a gloomy corner.
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How to Grow a Healing Garden
Heal rashes, treat depression and reduce indigestion with these medicinal plants you can grow at home.
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15 Good Luck Plants to Bring Fortune to Your Home
Placed strategically throughout the house, certain good luck plants are believed to bring prosperity, fortune, health and more. Here's what...
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How to Attract More Birds to Your Backyard
The best ways to lay out the welcome mat for our fine feathered friends.
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If You See Purple Dots on Your Tomato Leaves, This Is What It Means
Purple leaves on your tomatoes could be a sign something isn't right. Luckily, there are ways to purge the purple...
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This Clever Landscaping Trick Will Transform Your Yard
Ever wish you could reorganize your garden after seeing how the mature plants look? Here's a genius way to do...
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Never Do This to Your Lawn
Want lush green landscaping all summer long? Avoid these common lawn care mistakes.
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The Best Way to Cut the Lawn, According to Pro Landscapers
Follow this three-step plan for a yard that’s the envy of your neighbours—and a total breeze to maintain.
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If You’re Not Adding Pool Noodles to Your Planter Pots, This Will Convince You to Start
This simple hack will change your approach to container gardening.
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The Best Mosquito Repellent Plants
...And more DIY strategies to keep mosquitoes away this summer.
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7 Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Tips to Try This Year
This is the year to go au naturel—with your lawn care! It'll take a little work and patience, but you...
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Gorgeous Garden Photography From Across Canada
From lush landscaping to winged visitors, the colours in this gallery of Canadian garden photography are truly a feast for...
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This is the Only Way You Should Be Harvesting Rhubarb
If you're cutting stalks with a knife, you're doing it wrong—here's why.
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13 Fascinating Facts About Flowers
From the meanings of different blooms to the first flower to blossom in space, these fun facts are sure to...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening
Starting a garden this summer? Even if you don't have a green thumb, these expert gardening tips can help you...
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The Green Thumb’s Guide: 10 Simple Tips for Growing a Vegetable Garden—Anywhere!
Ever dreamed of growing your own vegetable garden? From choosing the perfect location to picking what to grow (and how...
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5 Flowers You Should Never Plant in Your Garden
Not only can they irritate your skin and aggravate allergies, some can be downright poisonous. Here's everything you need to...
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If You Need to Patch Lawn Gaps, Try This Easy Toilet Paper Hack
Who knew the key to a lush lawn was in your bathroom cupboard?
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Could This Be What’s Behind Your “Fruit Fly” Infestation?
If you've been trying to rid your home of fruit flies for a while now without any luck, there's a...
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10 Plants That Attract Butterflies and Birds to Your Yard
Flowers and plants add colour to your landscaping, but wildlife really is what brings it to life. Here's what you...
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What You Need to Know About Lawn Mower Oil
When was the last time you checked your lawn mower oil? Check out these helpful hints for lawn mower maintenance.
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This is When You Should Start Mowing Your Lawn in the Spring
Keep these factors in mind before mowing your lawn for the first time this season.
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Don’t Throw Out That “Dead” Houseplant Until You’ve Tried These Tricks
It may be brown and wilted, but that doesn’t mean it’s beyond rescue!
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How I Flex My Green Thumb All Winter Long
This Ontario man has discovered an ingenious way to enjoy lush greenery throughout the year.
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How to Care For Your Poinsettia After the Holidays
With the proper care, your holiday houseplants can last well into the new year.
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Inspired Indoor Gardening Ideas to Get You Through a Long Winter
The end of summer doesn't necessarily mean the end of gardening season! Keep your green thumb supple with these indoor...
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10 Fall Yard Maintenance Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Take a few minutes to read these fall yard maintenance tips, and you could save yourself hours of work outdoors.