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Pruning Shrubs & Evergreens

Pruning Shrubs & Evergreens

Pruning is an essential part of gardening. Correctly pruned trees, shrubs and evergreens will be superior in appearance, vigour and in flowering to neglected plants.

How do you do that? Which branches do you trim or cut off completely ? How much you do prune it back? Continue reading to find out!

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Container Gardening Simplified

Container Gardening Simplified

Check out how these miniature gardens are a great opportunity to experiment with gardening trends, explore new flowers, or simply showcase a few favourites!
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Home Grown: Cold Hardy Crops

Home Grown: Cold Hardy Crops

It’s time to get growing! If you’re like us, sunshine and warm spring weather make us a little antsy to get outdoors and begin planting. Although it’s still too early for annuals and most vegetables, there are a few crops that prefer cooler temperatures.
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5 Easy Herbs to Grow at Home!

5 Easy Herbs to Grow at Home!

Attention all beginner & experienced herb growers! Are you looking to save a few bucks and grow your herbs from home? Here are 5 herbs that you can grow from home.
Ready for Seed Starting?

Ready for Seed Starting?

Starting seeds indoors is a great (and inexpensive) way to fill your garden. It gives you a great opportunity to try new and different varieties of plants, as well as experiment with planting times.
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Create Your Own Terrific Terrarium

Create Your Own Terrific Terrarium

Terrariums are the perfect way to perk up your indoor space! These mini tabletop gardens are easy to care for and maintain. All you need is a glass container, soil and a pinch of creativity!
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10 Tips for Arrangements

10 Tips for Arrangements

ROUND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS In this case, we use spikes or hard foam. With five flowers of equal length, we outline the circumference and the height of the arrangement. The remainder of the flowers, which should all have equal stem lengths, should be inserted in between. Fill out with leaves.
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Inviting Birds to Your Garden

Inviting Birds to Your Garden

All trees and shrubs will provide something of value to birds nesting sites, insect food, shelter from weather and predators.

There are, without doubt, birds in your garden now. If you wish to encourage more birds and more varieties of birds around your home, you can do so by providing a variety of trees and shrubs, particularly those that provide food in the form of fruit, berries, nuts or seeds.

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Tropical Foliage Plants

Tropical Foliage Plants

Foliage Plants are like adding a breath of fresh air to a room and in fact that is exactly what they do, increase the amount of oxygen in a room. They are also very attractive, decorative and functional, as well as being relatively easy to care for.
Rekindle the Magic of the Holidays (Hint: It’s Not About the Gifts)

Rekindle the Magic of the Holidays (Hint: It’s Not About the Gifts)

It’s easy to get wrapped up in our various to do lists during the holiday season. There are gifts to buy, dinners to plan, cookies to bake, and homes to decorate: the list can feel endless.   All the hustle and bustle can leave us feeling lost and a little overwhelmed.

This year, why not take a note from Charles Dickens and rekindle the true spirit of the holidays?

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Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Bottle up Christmas by making a festive simmer pot! This aromatic mixture is a great way to fill your home with warm and natural scents. This recipe is simple and can be easily changed to match your preferences! Perfect for adding a subtle scent throughout your space. These are also great gifts for friends.

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Decorate A Christmas Tree On A Budget

Decorate A Christmas Tree On A Budget

As Christmas draws near, it is time to start thinking about decorating the main focal point inside your home… your Christmas tree! There are so many different styles, themes, colour combinations, the decorations and possibilities are endless.

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