“Every Morning – A Touch of Green for the Soul” In the rhythm of modern life in places like Canada and the U.S., mornings often begin with a loud alarm, a quick cup of coffee, and a distant stare out the window. People live in well-furnished homes, yet something feels missing — something small, green, […]
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From Waste to Watermelon: How I Helped a Vancouver Family Grow Sweet Summer Fruit in Their Own Backyard By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solutions, Vancouver, BC Growing watermelon at home in Vancouver sounds like a gardener’s fantasy. With our short summers, cooler nights, and unpredictable climate, many believe it’s impossible.
The Hidden Healer in Your Backyard: Why You Should Never Pull Out This “Weed” By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver, BC The Hidden Healer in Your Backyard: Why You Should Never Pull Out This “Weed” I’ll never forget the look on Mrs. Hargrove’s face that afternoon in Kitsilano.
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Top 10 Privacy Plants for Your Backyard in Vancouver, Canada Create Your Green Sanctuary with Expert Tips from Darrell Smith, Owner of DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution Why Backyard Privacy Matters In a city like Vancouver—where homes are close and privacy can feel like a luxury creating your own quiet, secluded garden isn’t
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7 Proven Tips to Speed Up Seed Germination in Canada By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver, BC Every year, as winter begins to retreat and the days grow longer, our gardening community across Vancouver starts buzzing with one goal in mind: starting seeds strong for a successful season ahead.
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When Should You Pick Tomatoes? A Practical Guide for Canadian Gardeners By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver, BC As someone with over 25 years of experience in landscaping and horticulture—and more than a decade spent working side-by-side with home gardeners throughout Vancouver—I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the joys,
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4 Stunning Plants That Will Instantly Elevate Your Summer Garden Border By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solutions, Vancouver, BC There’s something magical about a well-designed garden border. It’s more than just a lineup of plants—it’s a carefully composed symphony of colour, texture, and seasonal rhythm. And when done right, it
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Why Every Canadian Gardener Should Grow Zinnias This Year By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solutions, Vancouver, BC Let me take you back to an early spring morning in Kitsilano. The air was brisk, the ground still holding onto winter’s chill, and I was standing quietly in a client’s backyard. Her
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🪳 The Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Cockroaches: 4 Steps to a Roach-Free Home By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver You water your houseplants. You clean your kitchen. You take care of your space.But one night, you flick on the light… and there it is.A cockroach, darting into a crack
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The Tiny Terror in Your Garden: How to Detect, Prevent, and Eliminate Spider Mites By Darrell Smith – DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solution, Vancouver, BC Every gardener has that one moment. You step out into your yard with a cup of morning coffee, ready to admire your bean vines, roses, or cucumbers… only
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