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How Are Weeds Spreading Into Your Garden? Understand How They Travel Before You Try to Stop Them

You pull out the weeds, tidy the border, and stand back feeling rather pleased with your work.

Then, a couple of weeks later… they’re back.

Somet...

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Why weeds are a garden design problem — not just a maintenance problem

Weeds. Those troublesome companions in our gardens that arrive uninvited… and then try to take over the whole place.

Of course, the ideal situatio...

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How to Find Sun and Shade in Your Garden Before Choosing Plants

Have you ever brought plants home from the garden center and planted them somewhere that felt like the perfect spot… only for the plant to sit ther...

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How to Prevent Garden Overrun in a Woodland Edge Garden

A woodland edge garden can feel soft and beautiful, but it often comes with one big worry: what happens when the forest starts creeping into your pl...

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Why plants “fail” (and how to choose the right ones for your site)

Oftentimes, we try to do things in the wrong order.

You go to a garden centre (or shop online) for plants first. Then you try to figure out where to...

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The One Step Most Home Gardeners Skip (But Probably Shouldn’t): Measuring Your Garden

When people dream about redesigning their garden, they usually start with the fun bits: Pinterest boards, favourite plants, colour palettes… and oh ye...

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How to Use Your ’Too Small’ Garden Corners Well

We’ve all had that moment: standing in part of the yard thinking,


"There’s just no room here."


But what if the space isn’t the problem? What if it...

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Why Defining Your Garden Style Matters

When I start designing a garden for a client, I always begin with one crucial step: uncovering their personal style. Why? Because a garden should feel...

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How to Keep Your Garden Vibrant with Year-Round Color Planning

One question keeps popping up: How do I keep my garden looking vibrant through all seasons? Well, you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’re div...

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Arborvitae Hedges: How to Design a Better One

Do you need privacy in your yard? Is your first thought to plant a row of arborvitae along the property line? Before you dig that first hole and head ...

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Best Flower Colors for Bumblebees

Bumblebees are vital for our ecosystem and have a fascinating preference for certain colors. Understanding these preferences can help you create a mor...

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Creating a Bumblebee Garden: Enhancing Your Garden's Buzz and Beauty

Imagine walking through your garden, the air filled with the gentle hum of bumblebees busily collecting nectar. Your flowers are vibrant and healthy, ...

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