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Outdoors

10 Home Maintenance Tasks to Complete Before Winter Hits

Get your house ready for the colder months ahead, before it's too late.
Amber Dowling
December 16, 2024
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Gardening

5 Reasons to Start Lasagna Gardening Now

Lasagna gardening is a clever name for a clever garden method that's easy, cost-effective and requires less effort.
Lydia Hrycko
November 5, 2024
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Green Living

20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants That Will Flower in the Winter

While many plants prefer to keep their flowers hidden away until spring, there are some that aren’t put off by the cold.
Doug Murray
October 19, 2024
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Gardening

Winter-Friendly Canadian Plants That Will Survive (and Thrive)...

Brighten up your outdoor space this winter with these hardy frost-friendly plants.
Lydia Hrycko
October 4, 2024
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Travel

10 of the Most Beautiful Streets and Neighbourhoods in the World

From charming cobblestone alleys to grand boulevards, here are 10 streets guaranteed to spark your wanderlust.
Doug Murray
September 29, 2024
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Plants

The Best Fall Vegetables to Plant Before Winter Hits

Growing a veggie garden this fall? Here's what to plant before the first frost hits.
Sharon Miki Chan
September 20, 2024
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Plants

10 Types of Succulents That Are Easy to Grow

Succulents are famously easy to care for and propagate. We love these ten types.
Lydia Hrycko
September 11, 2024
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Outdoors

How to Protect Outdoor Plants and Trees From Frost and Freeze

Here's how to give your plants some much-needed TLC once the cold weather hits.
Doug Murray
September 5, 2024
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Plants

The Easiest Ways to Care for Your Plants When On Vacation

How to care for your plant babies while you’re soaking in vacation time away from home.
Laura Grande
August 18, 2024
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Plants

17 Beautiful Native Canadian Plants to Grow by Province

We’ve rounded up a province-by-province collection of stunning Canadian flora.
Sharon Miki Chan
August 9, 2024
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Cleaning

10 of the Best Ways to Deep Clean Your Outdoor Rugs

Outdoor rugs are cozy but if you aren’t careful they'll create dirt and allergens. Here’s how to clean any outdoor rug.
Mikaila Kukurudza
July 4, 2024
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DIY

These Power and Garden Tools Are a Must for Summer

We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to keep your property and projects in check this summer.
Amber Dowling
May 31, 2024
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