Shade and ornamental trees can play a key role in our increasing focus on sustainability . They help remove pollution particles from the air, convert carbon dioxide into the oxygen we breathe, absorb and redistribute storm water and aid in reducing both cooling and heating costs. Besides that, they add value to our lives in […]
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Garlic is one of the world’s best loved vegetables, not only for its flavor, but also for its long list of health benefits. According to the USDA, per capita consumption has more than doubled since 1990. No other vegetable has exhibited such strong sustained demand growth as garlic. But where has all this garlic coming […]
Preparing your fish ponds or water features for winter I remember as a kid my Mom telling me to slow down. “Don’t always be in such a hurry, time goes by way too fast.” At the time I just thought, “What the heck does she know?” Turns out she knew a whole lot – and […]
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Victoria, BC The Landscapers Paradise Gardening in relation to Victoria, BC, is probably one of the best cities in British Columbia. Between its temperate, sub-Mediterranean climate and the huge selections of plants to choose from, it makes for a landscapers paradise when it comes to the Garden City. There is very little winter in comparison […]
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The Landscape Fabric Myth The essential guide to landscape fabric in a low maintenance yards and what will give you the best results.Many people claim that landscape fabric is the answer to your prayers. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Whilst initially this is the case, in the long term, landscape fabric will fail to […]
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When it comes to irrigation, many people like to rant on about ‘deep watering’ and how this is the best way to get healthy plants and lawn. Unfortunately what isn’t explained is that throwing a lot of water at your top soil in one cycle doesn’t always work. Deep watering can’t always be achieved in […]
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When it comes to flower bed design, there are a few things to consider before you start digging and moving ground. Size, Design and location, watering. It may also be usefull to call the utility company if you plan on digging in some big trees for safety. What size shall i make my flower bed […]
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Stone Garden Walls for around Victoria BC When it comes to building a free standing stone garden wall, there are 2 types; dry-stacked and mortared. For a dry stacked style, each stone is carefully stacked side by side and on top of each other without any assistance from mortar. This style can be found throughout […]
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Designing Gardens around Vancouver Island with expert solutions Our gardeners offer a large selection of gardening solutiona on Vancouver Island, so that you can design your beautiful yard just the way you envisioned it. Whether you’re looking for a new garden for your new home or an update to your existing garden. The Gardening Process […]
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12 great tips when using or building an irrigation system. When it comes to figuring out your zone size, check your GPM ( Gallons per minute) and PSI (Pounds per square inch) coming out of the house. This will tell you the maximum size zone you can have When constructing a zone, dont use all […]
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