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So Much More Than Plants
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Archive:  December 2024

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.


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There are many colorful choices for holiday plants from holly to poinsettia. Let your greenery on display embody the holiday spirit. Read more here.


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Here is the second part of a two-part article on growing tomatoes. In it, we will cover tomato crop rotation and common tomato problems. Read more here.


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Here is the first part of a two-part article on growing tomatoes. In it, we will cover tomato varieties, soil mixes, and companion planting. Read more here.


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On the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, some of us have a foot or two of snow on the ground. But there are still some things you can do in your garden or for your garden. Here’s our winter holiday advice.<


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There’s nothing like fresh fallen snow to bring out the Christmas spirit. With just a few weeks to go before the holidays, now is the perfect time to decorate your gazebo or pergola for the season.


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As the days continue to get shorter up here in British Columbia, avid gardeners begin to wonder if they should be starting seeds indoors. There is some work involved in starting seeds indoors, but there are also some wonderful advantages, such as


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There’s not a lot you need to do to keep your turf in tip-top condition, but since we may be getting a little more snow this year, we thought we’d go over a few tips on how to best care for your artificial turf over the winter


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How do you determine how to fertilize trees? Read more here.


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Winter gardening means different things to different people. We’re going to give you some general tips on winter gardening.


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The easy spread of Convid-19 has many people wondering if it can be spread through pools and hot tubs. Here we provide an answer, and a solution.


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When closing your pool, Bioguard water care winterization products will save you time and money when reopening in the spring.


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There are some important things to understand in ensuring your hot tub or spa survives the winter.


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One really cool decoration element that is becoming more and more popular is including a mini-train in your outdoor Vancouver Christmas display.


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Whether winter or summer, sitting around a fire pit with friends and family is a time-honoured tradition and generally enjoyable time. 


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hroughout the winter months, many different species of birds such as jays, woodpeckers, and chickadees may continue to visit your feeder. 


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First year buying a live Christmas tree? Choosing the r


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Using shipping containers as self-storage modules is not a new concept, but is recently gaining ground especially as real estate is becoming pricier and pricier. Shipping container storage has a number of benefits, such as price, durability, and&


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It’s easy to get your garden ready for the winter when you come to Art Knapp in Surrey to purchase your bulk soil and bulk landscape rocks.


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Winter has arrived and that means cool nights and twinkling night sky constellations. Perfect conditions for hanging out in your hot tub or swim spa. But the cold weather also means a slight modification is necessary for the up keep of your spa.


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