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These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

Whether you have an old house, new house or something in between; an old garden, new garden or badly overgrown garden; there are some things you can do in each and every landscape space. Here are a few of my favorite things to do in the garden. Enjoy a meal outside....

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THE DIRT ON….SOIL

We often forget the importance of dirt, aka soil in our lives. Without great soil, we can’t grow the trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables and annuals that make our outdoor living spaces so wonderful.   Some important points to consider are: - Healthy soils are the...

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I WANT TO GARDEN – NOW WHAT?

I’m the kind of girl who sees something I have deemed as great or doable and then I go about it slowly. I wonder can I do this, and what will it take for me to start this. I won’t bore you with all things that I’ve picked up and attempted. Gardening was a great thing...

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ROSE GARDENS FOR BEGINNERS

Although many people love roses, they are intimidated by the mystery of taking care of them.   The following article outlines some of the basics for anyone looking to successfully grow roses in their Toronto residential garden. Let’s start by demystifying the various...

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LANDSCAPE BOOKS TO READ AND ENJOY

Some may think that landscaping and plants are not very interesting. Well they are clearly wrong. Or perhaps that is just me. I think many would agree with that though, and I feel better about making that statement.   Here is a small list of landscape, plant and...

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RAILINGS FOR EVERY SITE

  When you have a structure such as a deck, patio or staircase at a height above 2 feet or 60cm you must have a railing around it. This is a city regulation that is in place for our safety. So, if you must have a railing, why not have one that compliments your...

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SHARING SPACE WITH OUR FURRY FRIENDS

Myself and most of my friends and family have animals. If you are like me, you enjoy being outside, especially with your furry friends. So when planning a landscape that suits you best you might want to think a little about how it may be beneficial to your pets. Here...

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