The Lower Mainland is a USDA Garden Zone 8, so choose plants and shrubs that are for number 8 or a lower number in order to survive the winter. Read more here.

Techniques to extend the vegetable gardener’s growing season include the use of cold frames, row covers, and planting hardy cold-loving plants. Read more here.

There is no hard-and-fast rule about when to start seedlings. You can start them a year ahead—in theory—if you want to. The issue with seedlings is that you need to give them adequate light once they are sprouted a

Covid continues to concerning, especially with how easily transmissible this new Omicron variant is. But you can still enjoy your hot tub or jacuzzi, following the latest guidelines for BC.

Poinsettias are the iconic holiday plant in North America. They come in many different colours, and are often given as gifts and selected because of their cheerful appearance.

Not everyone knows that you can keep a poinsettia&

With some easy swimming pool maintenance using Bioguard pool chemicals you will keep your pool and water healthy and protected through the winter months.

Soaking in a tub full of hot water is not only relaxing, but may provide a number of health benefits. If you have been thinking about purchasing a hot tub, you might be confused about the various terminology used. Jacuzzi, hot tub, sp

For the avid gardener, Winter can seem like an eternity. It seems like we have to wait forever to see the colourful blooms of Spring. 

There is not a simple answer to this, but yes, you may need to water your garden in winter. Do not put those garden supplies and hoses away yet, as they could see some action throughout the cold months. 
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Landscaping can transform any outdoor living spaces into small paradises. Some extremely popular and attractive landscaping features are Gazebos or Pergolas. 

As housing costs continue to rise, seemingly without stop, Vancouver residents get asked again and again why they live in such an expensive city. Prices all over, from Surrey to North Vancouver, seem to be insane and, to an outsider, moving is th

As the temperatures in the Lower Mainland get chillier, the rains keep pouring, and the threat of snow gets stronger, anyone who has been enjoying their own pool needs to start thinking about winterizing their pool for spring. We’re ass

The Vancouver Park Board has been angering some local residents as they contemplated demolishing two community swimming pools – Lord Byng and Templeton. The original plan they created saw these two pools shut down and destroyed, while n

With fall weather in full bloom, many gardeners are starting to forget about their gardens – but those gardeners may be missing out on one of the best times to plant bulbs!

With spring finally in full bloom, and summer just around the corner, homeowners everywhere are starting to pull out their gardening supplies to beautify their patios and yards. For those of us that live in condos or townhomes, our space may be l

The fall season means that many garden enthusiasts are pulling out plants, clipping back hostas and getting their garden ready for winter. Planting tulip and daffodil bulbs before the snow starts falling or the ground freezes will ensure that the

Edible landscaping is the integration of food-bearing plants within a decorative garden. The same design principles for a decorative garden are used, but with substituting edible plants for some of the otherwise unproductive plants ty