Time-saving Tips for Calgary Gardeners
Plant self-sowing annuals Annuals add color and bloom for weeks or months, but reseeding saves time and money. They reseed where they want, not necessarily where you want. Favorite self-sowers:...Continue reading→
Calgary Gardeners, Time to Feed the Bees
What kind of insects do you cheer for, where you come from? the Gnat inquired. That playful Lewis Carroll line lands well here, because bees are exactly the sort of...Continue reading→
Autumn Garden Prep for our Prairie Winters
If you’re in Calgary, Alberta, you know our climate: dry air, intense sun, high winds, and long, cold winters. Fall is short here, but it’s the perfect time to tidy...Continue reading→
August Gardening Checklist
Garden chores slow down from spring’s fevered pace, but many of us may be away on vacation. Use this concise checklist to keep things running smoothly. ANNUALS Deadhead spent blooms....Continue reading→
Garden Ornaments for Calgary Gardens: A Prairie-Inspired Look
Calgary’s climate asks a lot of its garden decor. Short growing seasons, bright sun, dry air, and fierce winds mean our ornaments need to be sturdy, weather-ready, and well placed....Continue reading→
Trees and Grass Shouldn’t Touch
If you’ve ever admired a big feature tree in a Calgary front yard, you’ve probably also noticed the unease of trying to keep the lawn beneath it happy. Our long,...Continue reading→
Calgary Garden Rooms: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Garden with “Rooms”
If you’re aiming for a Calgary-ready yard that feels curated yet welcoming, you can design a sequence of intimate garden rooms around a central house. The key ideas are a...Continue reading→
Leaf Mulch in your Flower Beds
If you’ve got a yard in Calgary, Alberta, you know our springs can be quick and unpredictable, summers can bake, and our soil—often clay or dry and dusty—can use a...Continue reading→
A Practical Guide to a Productive Vegetable Garden in a Short-Season, High-Altitude Climate
This guide distills design ideas, crop choices, and cultivation practices to help you harvest a rich, varied, and dependable garden. It preserves the plant names and offers clear steps you...Continue reading→
Water features for Calgary homes: small spaces, big calm
If your yard is tight or you only have a balcony, you can still enjoy a soothing water feature. This instructional guide covers practical, Calgary-friendly options for small spaces, with...Continue reading→