How to Grow Herbs Indoors in Canada By Darrell Smith, DH Garden Centre – Vancouver, BC Imagine this: you’re cooking dinner, and instead of grabbing dried herbs from a dusty jar, you reach over to your windowsill, snip a few fresh basil or mint leaves, and toss them into your dish. The aroma? Instant bliss. […]
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🌱 Annual vs. Perennial: The Common Planting Mistake That’s Costing Gardeners Time, Money, and Growth By Darrell Smith – Owner of DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Kitsilano, Vancouver Have You Ever Fallen in Love With a Plant… Only to Watch It Disappear? It happens more often than you’d think.A customer walks into DH
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“I Thought I Was Doing Everything Right…”A story from a backyard in Kitsilano. A few years back, I got a call from a client in Kits—let’s call her Sarah.She was proud of her garden beds. Raised, beautifully built with cedar. She’d filled them with what she thought was the good stuff—bags of premium potting mix.
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So, you finally brought home that gorgeous Monstera or Fiddle Leaf Fig, gave it a stylish pot, the perfect sunny corner, and maybe even played a little jazz to set the mood. Everything was going great… until you noticed tiny black bugs doing aerial tricks around your plant babies. What. Is. Happening?! Welcome to one
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I’ve been working with plants and landscapes for over 25 years—and in that time, I’ve tried just about every fertilizer, soil amendment, and secret gardening “hack” under the sun. But you know what still surprises me? Most people still don’t know about worm castings. That’s right—worm castings. The unassuming, earthy byproduct of our wriggly little
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I Used to Spend $20 a Week on Lotto Max—Until a Tiny Tomato Plant Changed My Life Brian, 39, lives in Burnaby. A father, a husband, and a regular office worker—just like many of us. Every Friday after work, like clockwork, he’d stop by the local 7-Eleven. Pull out his wallet and say the same
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If you’ve ever walked into DH Garden Centre in Kitsilano and found yourself captivated by the quirky, colorful, and compact plants lining the indoor shelves, chances are you’ve already met Peperomia. With over 1,000 species, these adaptable houseplants have won the hearts of many plant lovers across Vancouver—and for good reason. In this comprehensive guide,
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Are you feeling drained at work? Struggling to focus? Your office environment may be the culprit! Studies show that incorporating plants into your workspace can reduce stress, enhance productivity, and improve overall well-being. Greenery is more than just a trend—it’s a scientifically proven way to create a healthier and happier workspace. In this detailed guide,
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Struggling with a failing garden? Discover the five biggest enemies secretly destroying your plants and learn how to eliminate them for a thriving, beautiful garden. Overcome procrastination, fear, and neglect to cultivate success! Have you ever envisioned a lush, green garden bursting with life, only to be met with wilted leaves, stunted growth, and lifeless
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Looking for organic ways to control slugs in your vegetable garden? Our guide explores 15 effective methods, from natural predators to eco-friendly barriers, to keep your plants slug-free. Visit DH Garden Centre in Vancouver for organic gardening solutions!
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