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 A TRUE lily is of pure eleganceOne of the most elegant flowers in a perennial garden is the lily. They are well known for their enormous range of beautiful colours, forms and exotic fragrances
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 Prep this fall for a full spring LAWNA few proper steps can help keep your lawn looking great year after year.
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 The terrific toad lilyThis week, I am going to introduce two new varieties of one of my favourites among the perennials that bloom from late summer to fall.
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 Get spring colour with fall BULBSFor spring colour in the garden, plant fall bulbs in late September or early October.
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 Fresh cut FLOWERS from the gardenNow is the time to cut fresh flowers from the garden prior to the heavy fall frost hitting. One can harvest for the sake of enjoying a fresh indoor bouquet, for the sake of drying flowers or to reserve the seed for next year
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 Gardens go organicGardening using chemicals has become passe. Organic gardening not only results in good tasting fruits and vegetables, but it is much better for the environment and for our personal health.
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 Choosing trees and shrubsBefore planting trees and shrubs, it is essential to have a plan
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 Falling into COMPOST seasonFall is the best time to start a compost pile.
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 True COLOURS fall into placeFall is the time of year when nature shows its true colours.
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 DIVIDING perennialsSome perennials tolerate moving and dividing better in spring while others prefer fall. Scheduling the move in fall when preparing the beds for winter seems to be fitting.
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 Displaying COLOUR year roundUnlike deciduous trees, evergreens will keep their foliage and provide year round colour.
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 Garden colour on the vinePerennial vines are versatile plants that are extremely functional in outdoor living spaces.
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 Pocket-sized gardensOne does not need a huge yard to let one’s imagination go wild. Even in small condo or patio gardens, one needs to begin with a plan.
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 Backyard entertainingNothing says “bring on summer” quite like a backyard barbecue. It’s the perfect mix of friends, the fresh outdoors, and fantastic food
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 Summer blooming shrubsThe season of spring flowering trees and shrubs is over.
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 Let it rainReducing stormwater runoff from your roof, driveway and other hard surfaces in your yard can ease the strain on municipal sewer systems and prevent harmful pollution from entering lakes and streams.
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 Deck by DESIGNA deck is a valuable element of outdoor living today.
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 ’Tis the season for BARBECUEAlbertans love to barbecue. In fact, many do so year round. According to a recent study conducted by The Home Depot, 61% of Albertans barbecue year round — more than any other province.
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 Give potted plants primary positionsI can only pull weeds for so long before I’m bored and looking for a more creative project, but I love the effect that a fabulous landscaped yard or balcony has on me, and I love the fragrance, colour and art effect plants have on a space. No space is complete without some green.
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 Water gardening 101Designing and building a water garden is one thing. Maintaining it is another.
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Lotsa Hostas The love for Hostas continues to grow among gardeners today.
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 The garden as ROCK starThere are no rules when designing a rock garden. Start by choosing a theme. Whether you choose an alpine, Japanese or a butterfly garden, with some hard work and imagination, people can create their very own unique creation that becomes a one-of-a-kind feature.
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 Time for a new roof?Keeping your roof in good repair can help protect the structure and finishes of your house from damage. If your roof needs replacing, a properly installed new roof can provide years of protection for your home.
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 Food for thoughtFood gardening, potager (French kitchen garden), mixing edibles with ornamentals and getting down and dirty to grow your own produce are all part of a big resurgence in vegetable growing.
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 Add whimsy to the patioThe May long weekend rings in the time of year when people open summer cottages, flip the lid on barbecues and ignite the spark in outdoor fireplaces. We work hard throughout the winter enduring unspeakable climate conditions.
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