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From tiny balconies to sprawling backyards, get the most out of your outdoor spaces with gardening ideas and intel.

Gardening

Winter-Friendly Canadian Plants That Will Survive (and Thrive)...

Brighten up your outdoor space this winter with these hardy frost-friendly plants.

Lydia Hrycko

December 4, 2023

Green Living

20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants That Will Flower in the Winter

While many plants prefer to keep their flowers hidden away until spring, there are some that aren’t put off by the cold.

Doug Murray

November 30, 2023

A peace lily plant in a white pot by a window

Plants

These Indoor Plants Will Boost Your Mood for the Winter Months

Bring some brightness and greenery inside with these happiness-inducing houseplants.

Lydia Hrycko

November 21, 2023

snake plant in basket against a white wall

Plants

10 Best Tall Indoor Plants for the Look of Lush Luxury

Browse our favourite leafy beauties to find the perfect tall indoor plant for you and your space.

Amanda Roberts

October 17, 2023

DIY

This Kitchen Upcycling Idea is the Best Way to Organize Produce

Transform thrifted file holders into the pantry organization hack of your dreams.

Maca Atencio

September 25, 2023

A variety of garden beds in a a grassy garden

Plants

The Best Fall Vegetables to Plant Before Winter Hits

Growing a veggie garden this fall? Here's what to plant before the first frost hits.

Sharon Miki Chan

September 20, 2023

Plants

The 10 Best Companion Plants for Your Fall Vegetable Garden

Growing specific plants together is the key to achieving a bountiful fall garden.

Sharon Miki Chan

September 1, 2023

Plants

10 Most Invasive Plants in Canada to Remove From Your Garden

These plants grow fast and stifle out competing vegetation, making them a threat in Canada.

Lydia Hrycko

August 28, 2023

Plants

How to Build a Cocktail Garden (Our Favourite Late Summer Trend)

Tips for creating a DIY cocktail garden (plus recipes) to ring in the last of summer.

Amanda Roberts

August 8, 2023

The Rose Garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens' Hendrie Park in Burlington, Ontario

Outdoors

13 Must-See Botanical Gardens Across Canada

Escape the daily hustle and visit one of these stunning botanical gardens in Canada.

Melissa Girimonte

July 18, 2023

Small backyard with hardscaping, modern grey couch and string lights.

Outdoors

These Mistakes Are Making Your Backyard Feel Smaller Than It Is

Consider these 9 common mistakes that are making your backyard feel tinier.

Laura Grande

July 18, 2023

Illustration showcasing the easiest vegetables to grow by Canadian province

Plants

The Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Each Canadian Province

The best veggies to grow according to where you live – no matter your skill level.

Amanda Roberts

July 13, 2023