High Density Gardening

Auricula are hardy perennials.
Auriculas belong to the Primula family and are divided into two main types, the show and the alpine. The show type is again subdivided into several classes, the blooms in each class being coated with a dense farina or powder. These varieties are usually grown in pots in cold frames, in order [...]

The Aristolochia are hothouse, greenhouse, and hardy climbing plants.
A diverse race of climbing plants, they are mostly natives of tropical regions. Some of the aristolochias are noted for the extraordinary size and formation of their blooms. The larger flowered varieties, however, all demand a high temperature and extremely careful cul?ture. Aristolochia gigas and Aristolochia Goldeiana [...]

Looking after your garden is extremely important. Not only does owning a good looking garden appear more pleasing to the eye, it is also a great talking point among friends, a great place to relax in the summer months, it can also add value to your home.
Many reasons are often overlooked for maintaining your garden [...]

Hot summers offer some unique challenges for homeowners that want to maintain a healthy lawn. To meet the challenges of hot and dry summer weather, it is important to regularly water your lawn, use slow release fertilizer and not leave large objects sitting on your lawn to bake in the sun.
Summer lawns are for bare [...]

Vancouver’s climate is unique for the Pacific Northwest. Living under the protection of the Rocky Mountains and dipping our toes into the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver boasts Canada’s mildest winters, and some of the wettest, foggiest conditions in the country. While it may seem like the rain will never end, that rain is doing some of [...]

A healthy lawn contributes to your property value and the appearance of your surroundings. It provides a natural, safe surface where your family can play and relax. A beautiful lawn doesn’t just happen by itself. Your lawn could be host to a number of problems, diseases, or disorders which could cause it to either not [...]

Almost everyone with a lawn knows that they should fertilize, but do they all know specifically why? There’s more to lawn fertilization than just “shoulds” and “to feed my grass”.
1.Plants of any kind need sunshine, water and food to grow, just like people. Plants nutrients come from the air or the soil; some areas have [...]

Getting a beautiful lawn can be as easy as laying down fresh sod, but keeping a beautiful lawn requires a bit of work. Here are six tips for lawn maintenance to keep your lawn looking phenomenal.
1. Keep your lawn free of debris, leaves and other hindrances that will keep the grass healthy. Going over your [...]

Do you dream of having a lush green lawn, but haven’t gotten around to landscaping your lot yet? Installing nursery sod is the quickest way to transform a sand lot into a lush and inviting lawn. Is it labour intensive? Yes. But the transformation is amazing and fast.
Before you get started, you will need to [...]

Often there is a spot in your garden that you are especially proud of, and you would like to share it with others, but how do you guide garden visitors to this special spot? Why not install a flagstone walkway to invite and entice garden explorers?
Start by laying out the shape and size of your [...]