4 Free Fertilizers You Probably Have at Home and How to Use Them Like a Pro

4 Free Fertilizers You Probably Have at Home and How to Use Them Like a Pro

Discover how to turn common kitchen scraps like juice pulp, pasta water, Epsom salt, and coffee grounds into powerful, organic fertilizers. Perfect for Canadian home gardeners looking to nourish their plants without spending a dime. Discover how to turn common kitchen scraps like juice pulp, pasta water, Epsom salt, and coffee grounds into powerful, organic […]

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Whether you’re gardening in raised beds or in-ground plots, this refreshing garden soil approach will help you build richer soil, fewer weeds, and stronger plants next season.

Refreshing Garden Soil: 4 Proven Steps to Put Your Garden Beds to Rest (Without Wasting Fertilizer)

Refreshing garden soil the right way protects your microbiome, reduces weeds, and boosts next season’s harvest. Learn 4 practical steps for refreshing garden soil before winter. Every gardener knows the thrill of planting in spring. But the real secret to healthy, productive beds starts long before the first seed goes into the ground. It begins

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Christmas cacti actually bloom better when slightly root-bound. Frequent repotting disrupts their cycle.

Christmas Cactus Growing Guide: How to Fix Wilting Plants, Boost Growth, and Keep Them Thriving

This Christmas cactus growing guide covers how to revive a wilting plant, fix nutrient issues, water correctly, and help your Christmas cactus grow bigger and healthier. Includes expert tips, care steps, and FAQs. A healthy Christmas cactus is a stunning sight, lush green segments, glossy texture, and cascading blooms in December. But if yours suddenly

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5 Tomato Growing Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again And You Shouldn’t Either

5 Tomato Growing Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again — And You Shouldn’t Either

5 Tomato Growing Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again And You Shouldn’t Either by Darrell Smith, Owner of DH Garden Centre & DH Landscape Solutions, Vancouver 5 Tomato Growing Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again — And You Shouldn’t Either   There’s something magical about growing your own tomatoes. Maybe it’s the joy of watching a green

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Why Your Snake Plant Won’t Multiply (And How to Fix It!)

Why Your Snake Plant Won’t Multiply (And How to Fix It!)

If you’ve ever owned a Snake Plant (Sansevieria), you know how satisfying it is to see those iconic sword-like leaves thriving indoors. But what happens when your beloved plant just… stalls? No new shoots. No pups. No joyful multiplication. Hi, I’m Darrell Smith – owner of DH Garden Centre and DH Landscape Solution in beautiful Kitsilano, Vancouver. With nearly

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Worm Composting for Beginners: The No-Dig Gardener’s Secret to Rich, Living Soil

Worm Composting for Beginners: The No-Dig Gardener’s Secret to Rich, Living Soil

Discover how to start a worm composting system at home using a simple tray bin setup. Learn step-by-step instructions and how worm castings can supercharge your no-dig garden soil, perfect for beginners in Canada. How to start a worm composting system at home using a simple tray bin setup.   If you’re just getting into gardening, you’ve

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How to Use Worm Castings for Maximum Plant Growth (Even if You’re a Beginner)

How to Use Worm Castings for Maximum Plant Growth (Even if You’re a Beginner)

A Natural Powerhouse Hiding in Plain Sight If you’ve ever wondered why your neighbour’s tomatoes thrive or why that fiddle-leaf fig down the street never seems to struggle, it might come down to one secret: worm castings. This isn’t just organic matter. It’s a living ecosystem in every handful. Whether you’re new to gardening or

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Worm Castings and the Biology of Better Soil: Unlocking Nature’s Smartest Fertilizer

Worm Castings and the Biology of Better Soil: Unlocking Nature’s Smartest Fertilizer

The biology behind worm castings – why your soil come alive In the world of organic gardening, few things are as quietly powerful as worm castings. Often called black gold, worm castings are celebrated not just for what they add to the soil – but how they work. You see, worm castings don’t behave like typical fertilizers. They

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