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Yard Care

Prepping for Winter

Prepping for Winter

"GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, Yard Care

Find out why to leave the leaves, don’t mow down the grasses
and allow perennials and annuals to go to seed.

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Extreme Weather Gardening

Extreme Weather Gardening

"GARDENING WITH NATURE", Environment, Yard Care

Both extreme heat and extreme cold can cause damage to plants. Find out what we can do to help.

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Leave the leaves!

Leave the leaves!

"GARDENING WITH NATURE", XERISCAPE GARDENING, Yard Care

Leave the leaves! Don’t stress over fall garden clean-up. Just leave the leaves on the ground where they fall.

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Recent Posts

  • Bat-Friendly Gardening
  • Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
  • Prepping for Winter
  • Plant Hardiness Zones for the Okanagan
  • Extreme Weather Gardening

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