These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things
Whether you have an old house, new house or something in between; an old garden, new garden or badly overgrown garden; there are some things you can do in each and every landscape space. Here are a few of my favorite things to do in the garden. Enjoy a meal outside....
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15 Reasons Why Gardening Is Good For You Article by Samantha Young
Article by Samantha Young Many of us love gardening and don’t need an excuse to do it, but for those of you who do, here are 15 reasons why gardening is good for you. Gardening may seem like a chore for some but with a multitude of benefits, a little pruning can go a...
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Schwartz Residence
In 2016 we had an amazing opportunity to renovate and improve the landscape surrounding a beautiful French-inspired family home near Cambridge, Ontario. The already stunning property sits amongst a forest of trees that used to be a nursery. The beautiful French...
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Thinking Ahead to Spring
By Christine Gracey I have to admit to hibernating inside my house at this time of year as much as possible. I do look longingly out the windows and stare at my front and back yards. And I plot and plan ways to improve my outdoor living space. I am not sure that all...
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Adding Winter Interest
By Christine Gracey With the green grass and the colourful leaves and flowers of the summer just a distant memory, it is a good time to take a hard look at your garden and see how you can add some winter interest to increase your enjoyment of your outdoor space at...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF AWARDS
THE IMPORTANCE OF AWARDS By: Christine Gracey January is the time of year when the members of the landscape industry in Ontario take an evening to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements of the past year. The Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program gets...
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TORONTO LANDSCAPING – PERENNIALS AND BULBS TO PLANT FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Christine
Toronto landscaping companies are knowledgeable about perennials, gardens and landscape design. Residential homeowners can also discover plants at their local nursery or online. At the nursery, check plant tags, as they generally indicate if a plant is good for...
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TORONTO LANDSCAPING: BULBS, CORMS AND MORE!
Landscaping in the Fall in Toronto can be enjoyed by planting various bulbs for spring blooming. Local garden centres are full of bulbs that can be planted anytime in the fall before the soil freezes. Buying bulbs is like purchasing fresh fruit at the grocery store,...
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THE DIRT ON….SOIL
We often forget the importance of dirt, aka soil in our lives. Without great soil, we can’t grow the trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables and annuals that make our outdoor living spaces so wonderful. Some important points to consider are: - Healthy soils are the...
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FUN WAYS TO COOK WITH FOOD FROM YOUR GARDEN
Planting your garden is always an exciting experience. First you can pick out all the plants that you like, your favorite colours and shapes. This is a great time to incorporate some flowery herbs that look nice in the garden, and tasty in your baking and cooking. I...
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I WANT TO GARDEN – NOW WHAT?
I’m the kind of girl who sees something I have deemed as great or doable and then I go about it slowly. I wonder can I do this, and what will it take for me to start this. I won’t bore you with all things that I’ve picked up and attempted. Gardening was a great thing...
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ROSE GARDENS FOR BEGINNERS
Although many people love roses, they are intimidated by the mystery of taking care of them. The following article outlines some of the basics for anyone looking to successfully grow roses in their Toronto residential garden. Let’s start by demystifying the various...
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LANDSCAPE BOOKS TO READ AND ENJOY
Some may think that landscaping and plants are not very interesting. Well they are clearly wrong. Or perhaps that is just me. I think many would agree with that though, and I feel better about making that statement. Here is a small list of landscape, plant and...
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DRAPER STREET – PROJECT SHOUT OUT
In 2015 we did a project on Draper St. in Toronto. If I were to show you pictures you wouldn’t believe me if I told you where this street was nestled. This historic street is below King Street, and west of Spadina. While many of us would go down this street with big...
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TORONTO RESIDENTIAL VEGETABLE GARDENING
If you own a residential home in Toronto, you can easily grow your own vegetables, no matter the size of your lot. Even if you live in a condo building there are ways of growing some fabulous fruits and vegetables to enjoy! Fruits and vegetables can be grown in...
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RAILINGS FOR EVERY SITE
When you have a structure such as a deck, patio or staircase at a height above 2 feet or 60cm you must have a railing around it. This is a city regulation that is in place for our safety. So, if you must have a railing, why not have one that compliments your...
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GARDENING HAS BENEFITS TO YOUR HEALTH
Having a place to really relax and be in the moment is ideal to have. Being able to do that in your own back yard, steps away from your house is even better! Getting into the garden goes beyond pretty flowers (while that does help), but there are more benefits to know...
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TORONTO LANDSCAPING: TOP 10 REASONS TO LOVE MAPLE TREES
The Maple tree has approximately 128 species worldwide. There are 13 native to North America. You can walk out of any residential home in Toronto and see some kind of maple tree in the nearby landscape. The native Sugar Maple is a beloved tree in Canada and here are...
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INSPIRATION FOR THE RE-IMAGINATION OF YOUR GARDEN
Inspiration comes from everywhere. It can come from travelling, watching a television show, a movie, or just visiting a friend’s beautifully landscaped yard. Perhaps you saw aspects that you liked here and there. Things that you just cannot live without. At D.A Gracey...
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SHARING SPACE WITH OUR FURRY FRIENDS
Myself and most of my friends and family have animals. If you are like me, you enjoy being outside, especially with your furry friends. So when planning a landscape that suits you best you might want to think a little about how it may be beneficial to your pets. Here...
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