Burning the wrong type of wood can harm your health, home, and chimney. Learn which firewood you should never burn indoors and why it matters. Introduction: Burning Wood Is Not Just About Heat Did you know that burning the wrong type of wood could be hazardous to your health, your family, your pets, your home, […]
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Decorating mistakes often start before the ornaments come out, especially when you are working with a real Christmas tree in Vancouver. Fresh-cut trees behave very differently from artificial ones, and ignoring that reality is one of the most common problems we see every season. At DH Garden Centre, many customers tell us, “The tree looked
Discover the best way to transplant tomatoes through a real backyard experiment comparing deep planting, trench planting, and surface planting. Evidence-based, practical, and beginner-friendly. Why the “Best Way to Transplant Tomatoes” Is Still Debated If you have grown tomatoes for more than one season, you have probably heard at least three completely different opinions about
Learn a safe, natural way to care for anthurium plants at home using lemon-based solutions. Improve leaf shine, root health, and flowering without chemical fertilizers. Natural Anthurium Care at Home: A Practical Guide for Healthy Leaves and Long-Lasting Blooms Anthuriums are among the most striking houseplants you can grow. Their glossy leaves and long-lasting flowers
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Learn how to grow healthy orchids with minimal watering using a semi-hydroponic method and natural ginger solution. Ideal for busy orchid lovers. How to Grow Orchids With Less Water: A Practical, Proven Method Orchids are often seen as delicate, demanding plants that require constant attention. In reality, orchids are far more resilient than most people
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Got Zero Sun? No Problem. Whether it’s a shady backyard, a low-light balcony, or a side yard that never catches the sun, the right plants make all the difference. Perennials for shade aren’t just an option, they’re the key to transforming north-facing gardens in Vancouver into lush, vibrant spaces. If you’ve ever struggled to
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Learn how cover cropping improves soil health, prevents erosion, and boosts nitrogen naturally. A complete fall cover crop guide by DH Garden Centre. The One Thing You Can Plant When You’re “Done” Gardening If you feel finished with your garden for the year, you are not alone.As fall arrives, beds empty, temperatures drop, and motivation
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Learn how to grow onions at home in Canada in late November with seeds or sets. A complete guide with indoor tips, winter care, and steps for big bulbs. Learn how to grow onions at home in Canada in late November with seeds or sets. A complete guide with indoor tips, winter care, and steps
Discover how to improve soil health before winter with compost, manure, wood chips, and cover crops. A full guide for healthier gardens and stronger spring growth. Most gardeners think of winter as a quiet season everything slows down, plants rest, and garden beds sit empty waiting for spring. But the truth is completely different. Winter
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
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