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5 Surprising Benefits of Using a Rain Barrel
5 Surprising Benefits of Using a Rain Barrel When it rains, most of that water quickly runs off our roofs, driveways, and streets, washing away pollutants before disappearing into storm drains. But with a simple rain barrel, you can capture...
🌻 August Gardening Tips & and To-Dos: Keep Your Garden Thriving in Late Summer
🌻 August Gardening Tips & To-Dos: Keep Your Garden Thriving in Late Summer August may be the tail end of summer, but your garden still has plenty of life left in it! While the heat might tempt you to take...
🌿 The Ultimate Guide to Small Space Gardening Using Planters and Pots
🌿 The Ultimate Guide to Small Space Gardening Using Planters and Pots Don’t let a lack of yard space stop you from growing your own lush, vibrant garden! Whether you live in a city apartment, a small home, or just...
How to Keep Potted Plants Healthy in Summer Heat
🌱 Keeping potted plants healthy during the summer heat can be challenging, but with a few key strategies, your plants can thrive. Here are practical tips to help you: 1. Water Smartly Water early or late: Water in the early morning...
🌿 Algreen Pond Care Guide
🌿 Algreen Pond Care Guide Keep Your Pond Flowing, Clean, and Compliant Why Moving Water Is a Must A backyard pond brings peace, beauty, and biodiversity — but only when the water is kept moving. Circulating water helps prevent algae,...
Smart Summer Gardening: Efficient Water Usage with Rain Barrels and Self-Watering Planters
As summer temperatures climb, maintaining a lush, thriving garden can put serious pressure on both water supplies and your budget. With climate change leading to longer dry spells and water restrictions in many areas, it's more important than ever to...
Keep your plants thriving in the summer heat!
Algreen Tips! Keeping plants alive in summer can be a challenge, especially when temperatures soar and sunlight is intense. However, with the right care and a bit of planning, your plants can thrive even during the hottest months. Here are...
Benefits of Eggshells and Coffee grounds in the garden
🌱 Garden Gold: How Eggshells and Coffee Grounds Can Supercharge Your Pots and Planters If you're growing herbs, flowers, or vegetables in flower pots, raised planters, or patio pot-planters, your morning routine could hold the secret to healthier plants. Instead...
Choosing Outdoor Planters: A Guide to Elevating Your Garden and Patio!
Choosing Outdoor Planters: A Guide to Elevating Your Garden and Patio Outdoor planters are a fantastic way to add color, texture, and life to your garden or patio. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, choosing the right planters...
Gardening Games: Turn gardening into a fun game for your children!
Turning gardening into a fun game for children is a great way to engage them in nature while also teaching them valuable skills. Here are a few creative gardening games that can make the experience more enjoyable: Garden Scavenger Hunt...
How Plants Can Boost Your Mental Health This Winter
As the winter months settle in, the days grow shorter, the temperature drops, and the sunlight becomes a rare commodity. For many, this can lead to a dip in mood, lower energy levels, and even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). However,...
Best Plants for a Sunny Patio
If you have a very sunny patio or balcony, it can be hard to find plants that can survive the heat. Luckily, there are some plants that not only can handle a lot of hot sun, they thrive in it....
The Best Leafy Greens to Grow in Containers
Choose these leafy greens for containers and follow our simple growing tips for the best crop.
Fragrant Plants for a Scented Garden
Why not try planting a scented garden this year? There are our favourite fragrant plants.
How to Use Compost in Your Garden

If you’ve just decided to start composting, you may not be completely sure what the best way to use your compost is. Different types of gardens have different nutrient requirements. Here’s a quick guide to using compost in the most effective way for your garden.

How Planting a Garden Benefits the Environment

Gardening helps save the environment by protecting soil & wildlife and reducing Co2.

How (and Why) to Use a Composter
If you are thinking about composting but aren’t sure, read on to learn why composting is a smart, simple solution for gardening and reducing waste. See All Composters Benefits of Using a Composter Enriched Soil for Planting Using a composter...
Fruits and Veggies That Grow in Containers

Want to grow an edible container on your patio? There are lots of fruits and vegetables that thrive in small containers. Here are our favourite edible plants that are easy to grow in containers.

How to Stop Killing Your Houseplants: Tips for Black-Thumb Gardeners
Are you a black-thumb gardener? Do you seem to kill every houseplant you bring home, no matter what? Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up on plant ownership altogether! Anyone can enjoy the benefits with these simple tips–yes, even...
How to Plant a Vertical Garden

Plant the perfect vertical garden with these simple tips.

The Best Air-Purifying Houseplants
We all know houseplants can make a home feel more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing, but did you know they can actually make it healthier, too?  Many people do not realize that indoor air quality is often very poor. In fact,...