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5 Fun Gardening Projects for Kids

5 Fun Gardening Projects for Kids

Turn your backyard into a learning lab with hands-on garden projects the whole family will love. Whether you're growing a pizza garden, crafting butterfly feeders, or racing sunflowers, these beginner-friendly activities spark creativity and connection—all while teaching kids about nature and responsibility.

Exotic Tropical Plants

Exotic Tropical Plants

Creating that resort experience at home is easy with our stunning variety of tropical plants.  From bougainvillea to the Majesty Palm, the distinctive leaves and brilliant blooms make it easy...
Domenic Crupi
Celebrate Canada Day with Native Plants in Your Garden

Celebrate Canada Day with Native Plants in Your Garden

Celebrate Canada Day with more than fireworks—honour Canada’s natural beauty by planting a patriotic garden filled with native plants. From red columbine to white yarrow, discover how to design a sustainable, low-maintenance garden that supports pollinators, thrives in your local climate, and shows your True North pride. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned grower, this guide shares everything you need to grow a vibrant, uniquely Canadian landscape.

Top 10 Heat-Tolerant Plants to Thrive in Your Summer Garden

Top 10 Heat-Tolerant Plants to Thrive in Your Summer Garden

Beat the summer heat with these ten stunning, low-maintenance heat-tolerant plants that love the sun and thrive in dry conditions. From colorful drought-resistant flowers to resilient greenery, this guide is perfect for beginners who want a garden that stays lush all summer long—without constant watering.

The Secret to Successful Shade Loving Gardens

The Secret to Successful Shade Loving Gardens

Shade gardens offer a place of refuge during those hot summer days. Read more to learn about choosing the perennials, evergreens, and annuals that thrive in these lower-light spaces.
Domenic Crupi
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How to Keep Your Garden Hydrated During Summer Heatwaves

How to Keep Your Garden Hydrated During Summer Heatwaves

Keep your garden thriving through the hottest days with our top watering tips for summer irrigation. Learn how to water wisely, conserve moisture, and protect your plants from heat stress—ideal for beginners looking to master water-saving gardening during those scorching June days.

Celebrate Canada Day in Your Garden

Celebrate Canada Day in Your Garden

Canada Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the great outdoors. This year, why not make the nation’s celebration memorable by making your outdoor living space a tribute to Canada.
Domenic Crupi
Perennials for Shade

Perennials for Shade

One of the most common problems with shade in the garden, IS THE LACK OF IT!

In a new home, in a new subdivision, where can you grow lush leafy ferns, Astilbes and Hosta? There are so many plants that actually LIKE SHADE! If you can create a garden in the shaded north side of your home, then you can enjoy a broad range of plants that thrive in shade.

Domenic Crupi
What to Plant, Prune, and Harvest in June

What to Plant, Prune, and Harvest in June

What should I do in the garden in June? This beginner-friendly June gardening tips checklist covers everything—what to plant, prune, and harvest—so you can stay productive, enjoy fresh veggies and blooms, and keep your garden on track all month long.

7 Pollinator-Friendly Plants to Add in June

7 Pollinator-Friendly Plants to Add in June

Turn your garden into a buzzing, blooming sanctuary! Discover 7 beautiful pollinator garden plants that will attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Whether you're just starting out or refreshing your space, this guide makes building a garden for pollinators easy and rewarding.

Backyard Wow

Backyard Wow

We spend a lot of time making our lawns and gardens exactly the way that we want them. However, when all that hard work is done, you need a space to sit back and enjoy it. It’s time to rethink the patio and discover how a few accessories can transform your space into an extension of your home!
Domenic Crupi
The Joy of Perennials

The Joy of Perennials

A perennial is a herbaceous (soft and fleshy) plant that thrives for three or more years. Perennials come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours and can bloom from early April until late October. For these reasons, they are fast becoming more popular. Perennials are one of the easiest plants to grow. Sun or shade, clay or loam, there is a perennial for almost all of your garden needs.

Cosimo Crupi