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Hydrangeas and Lilies – the flowers of Easter

As we welcome the spring season, one of the most celebrated holidays is Easter. And when we talk about Easter, two flowers that come to mind are hydrangeas and lilies. But have you ever wondered how these beautiful blooms became synonymous with this holiday? Hydrangeas are native to Japan but were first discovered by a French botanist named Philibert Commerson during his exploration of the island of Mauritius. These beautiful flowers come in a variety …

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House Plants for Health

House plants have been shown to improve indoor air quality by removing certain pollutants from the air through a process called phytoremediation. During this process, the plants take in harmful chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene through their leaves and roots and break them down into less harmful substances. As for health, having house plants in the home can have several positive effects. They can increase humidity levels, which can be beneficial for people …

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Winterizing your Vegetable Bed

As we step into fall, we need to start thinking about winterizing our gardens and in particular need to make the effort to tidy our vegetable garden beds makes it easy to begin growing the following spring. Not only is this just good housekeeping for improved aesthetics in your backyard but it also cuts down on the spread of pests and plant diseases. Simply follow these simple steps and you’ll be ahead of the game …

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Fall Planters and Gardening

Fall is a great time to experiment and have fun with container gardens as well as plant perennials that will bring you joy for seasons to come! Fall Planters This is a great time of the year to Incorporate different colours and textures using perennials or cold-loving annuals with autumn accents like mini-pumpkins or gourds and branches, sticks or log rounds. But before diving in, take stock of what is already in your pots and just …

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