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How to grow topiary

Topiary is the art of training plants to take different shapes, and it’s a fascinating way to add your own unique touch to your garden. All you need is patience, a suitable plant and some sharp pruning shears. Here’s our simple guide to making your own topiary.

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Making your own compost

Have you ever considered making your own compost? Not only does it save money, it also means your garden becomes more sustainable and biodiverse. So, what does it take to make good compost, how to make it and how to use it?

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June Birding in BC

June in British Columbia is a frenetic time of year for both people and their wild neighbours, with plants bursting forth in all their glory and animals – from reptiles and birds to mammals – busily trying to raise their families. So much growth and new life!

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15 gardening tips for June

Summer’s here and it’s the best time of year to be out in the garden, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and long days to enjoy it all! Keep your garden looking fabulous this summer with our top 15 gardening tips for June.

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Water Saving Solutions for Your Garden

These water-saving solutions for your garden will help you to use less water while keeping your garden looking great.

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Create the ultimate outdoor living room

Making an outdoor living space in your garden gives you the best of both worlds – a place to enjoy being in nature and all the comforts of your living room at hand! There are many ways to turn an outdoor area into an extension of your home and here are a few of our favourite ideas.

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Vertical gardening for balconies

When you’re short on space for a garden, sometimes the only way to go is up! Vertical gardening is ideal for balconies, making use of walls, upright supports, and cleverly designed planters to turn even the smallest space into a little green piece of paradise.

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Our top 5 drought-tolerant plants

Planting these top 5 drought-tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers. This will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden to suit the environment.

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Six low-cost garden makeover tips

After a long winter, our gardens often need a bit of sprucing up, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With these six makeover tips, you can give your garden a new look without breaking the bank!

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Attracting Hummingbirds

Hummingbird Season is Here! Learn how to attract these remarkable little birds to your garden with guest contributor, 
Myrna Pearman’s article, including a list of their favourite plants.

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Spotted Towhee

Find these charming little characters in your BC backyard!

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6 spring plants to brighten up your pots

If your garden needs a dose of colour, come and see our fantastic range of spring plants. We have everything you need to brighten up pots, beds and window boxes this spring!

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