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

Gardening

How to Start Your Own Wildflower Garden

This low-maintenance, low-cost gardening option is so charming.

Lara Buchar

July 25, 2024

person mowing their dandelion-filled yard

Green Living

The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Mow Your Dandelions

Summer is in full swing and dandelions are taking over your yard. You want to get rid of them, but should you?

Doug Murray

July 24, 2024

Plants

All About Interior Plant Design and How It Can Transform a Space

Discover how greenery can transform any space, improve your air quality and create a tranquil atmosphere.

Doug Murray

July 22, 2024

Outdoors and Plants

How to Plant and Grow Cedars and Shrubs Right in Your Yard

Our guide to adding low-maintenance cedar trees to your yard as stand alone features, privacy hedges or potted arrangements.

Doug Murray

July 10, 2024

Outdoors

The Best Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your Patio This Summer

Find natural ways to keep pests away from your patio with these tips from Backyard Builds’ Brian McCourt.

Brian McCourt

June 24, 2024

Woman relaxing on deck chair in a no-grass backyard, reading a book with her cat watching as featured in HGTV.ca's The Best Ways to Pull Off a No-Grass Backyard

Outdoors and Plants

The Best Ways to Pull Off a No-Grass Backyard

Pulling off a no-grass backyard can be simple with these creative landscape design ideas

Emma Yardley

June 21, 2024

DIY

These Power and Garden Tools Are a Must for Summer

We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to keep your property and projects in check this summer.

Amber Dowling

May 31, 2024

Wooden planter and plant stand on patio table

DIY Projects

This DIY Raised Small Planter Is a Gardener’s Dream

With patio season upon us, this DIY plant stand and planter is what you need.

Courtney Ryall

May 16, 2024

Gardening

10 Tropical Plants That Will Thrive in Canadian Gardens

Nothing’s better than a tropical vacation, but the next best thing is a mini oasis in your own backyard.

Amanda Roberts

May 7, 2024

Plants

Do Plants Have Feelings? Here’s What We Know

Many gardeners swear talking to their plants can actually help them grow — we're here to find out if it is in fact true.

Lydia Hrycko

April 26, 2024

Illustration on how to plan an efficient vegetable garden layout

Gardening

Here’s How to Plan the Best Layout for a Vegetable Garden

Keep your vegetable garden efficient and easy to maintain with a thoughtful layout.

Sharon Miki Chan

March 27, 2024

Plants

How to Rescue Dying Houseplants – Everything You Need to Know

We break down how to solve some of the most common houseplant problems.

Amanda Roberts

February 13, 2024