Why Luxury Hotels Should Invest in Green Landscaping By Darrell Smith – Owner of DH Garden Centre and DH Landscape Solution Not long ago, I stood in the courtyard of a boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver. The architecture was stunning, the rooms immaculate—but something was missing. The space, though elegant, felt sterile and lifeless. It […]
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Discover the Secret Life of Carrots from the Experts at a Garden Centre in Vancouver By Darrell Smith | Owner, DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution There’s a question I get asked every spring, usually from curious first-time gardeners standing in front of a seed rack at DH Garden Centre: “Darrell, the seed packet
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How I Transformed a Mossy Lawn in Vancouver (And How You Can Too) By Darrell Smith – Owner of DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver BC About a week ago, I walked into a backyard in Kitsilano that was absolutely taken over by moss. Thick green patches smothered what was left of the
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Thyme in Your Garden: The Underrated Hero for Canadian Gardeners By Darrell Smith – Owner of DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver BC A Quiet Herb with a Loud Message I still remember a project I took on during the early spring of last year. A young couple in Kitsilano had just finished
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🌿 How to Grow Rosemary Successfully in Canada – A Simple Guide from DH Garden Centre Author: Darrell Smith | DH Garden Centre, VancouverUpdated March 2025 There’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping into your backyard, snipping a sprig of fresh rosemary, and using it to season your roast or steep in a calming herbal tea.
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“Darrell, I’ve tried to grow celery three times. It never works. What am I doing wrong?” That’s what Marie – one of our longtime customers from Burnaby—asked me one rainy afternoon at DH Garden Centre. She had the soil, the seeds, even the raised beds. But each season ended with disappointment: yellowing seedlings, stunted stalks,
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A fun, food-loving garden plan you can grow on a patio, balcony, or backyard—yes, even in Canada! A couple years ago, I helped a young couple in Vancouver turn their tiny balcony into something amazing.No lawn. No raised beds. Just a few square feet of concrete, some railings, and sunlight.They told me, “Darrell, we’re not
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🌼 How to Grow Marigolds Without Letting Them Take Over Your Raised Beds (A Friendly Guide for Canadian Gardeners Who’ve Had Enough of the Marigold Madness) There’s something about marigolds that makes every garden feel sunnier, happier, and more alive. Their bright golden blooms are like little bursts of sunshine, and their reputation as
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Hey friends,Darrell here from DH Garden Centre and DH Landscape Solution in beautiful Kitsilano, Vancouver. Over the past 25 years of working with gardens, from lush backyard makeovers to cozy condo balconies. If there’s one thing I always recommend (especially to my clients who want better soil, fewer weeds, and healthier plants), it’s organic mulch.
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By Darrell Smith – Owner, DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution “Our garden just won’t grow. We’ve tried everything.” That’s what a customer told me last spring. They had just moved into a cozy home in Point Grey, Vancouver, with big gardening dreams and a backyard full of sandy soil. Water wouldn’t stay. Plants
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