Category Archives: Blog

🌱 Why Most People Fail at Growing Celery from Seed in Canada And How You Can Succeed

“Darrell, I’ve tried to grow celery three times. It never works. What am I doing [...]

🍔 Grow Your Own McVeggie Burger Garden in ANY Space!

A fun, food-loving garden plan you can grow on a patio, balcony, or backyard—yes, even [...]

🌼 How to Grow Marigolds Without Letting Them Take Over Your Raised Beds

🌼 How to Grow Marigolds Without Letting Them Take Over Your Raised Beds (A Friendly [...]

The Power of Organic Mulch: A Vancouver Gardener’s Best-Kept Secret 🌱

Hey friends,Darrell here from DH Garden Centre and DH Landscape Solution in beautiful Kitsilano, Vancouver. [...]

How I Helped a Vancouver Couple Turn Sandy Soil into a Thriving Vegetable Garden

By Darrell Smith – Owner, DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution “Our garden just [...]

How to Grow Herbs Indoors in Canada – A Simple Guide for Fresh Flavour Year-Round

How to Grow Herbs Indoors in Canada By Darrell Smith, DH Garden Centre – Vancouver, [...]

The Big Mistake: Why Potting Mix is Killing Your Raised Bed Garden

“I Thought I Was Doing Everything Right…”A story from a backyard in Kitsilano. A few [...]

🪰 How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants (The Easy, Organic Way)

So, you finally brought home that gorgeous Monstera or Fiddle Leaf Fig, gave it a [...]

How Worm Castings Transformed My Garden

I’ve been working with plants and landscapes for over 25 years—and in that time, I’ve [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Caring for Peperomia Plants in Vancouver Homes

If you’ve ever walked into DH Garden Centre in Kitsilano and found yourself captivated by [...]