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A blog For beginner gardeners & advanced gardeners. From gardening tips & tricks to outdoor inspiration. Browse through our blogs below for something new every Thursday at 4:30pm. Do you have something to share or would like to know more about? Let us know by emailing us at info@wildwoodoutdoorliving.com.

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Magnolia Trees

Magnolias add a burst of blooms to any landscape with their giant pedals in various shades of white and pink. Magnolia trees can range enormously in height; with a lifespan of 80-120 years, they can reach anywhere from 8ft to 60ft! This makes magnolia trees ideal...

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Milkweed 101

Milkweed is one of the most essential plants in our environment. It provides food and shelter to wildlife, including butterflies, bees, moths, and other pollinators. In addition to providing these benefits, milkweed is easy to grow and can be found in many...

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How To Grow Snapdragons

Introduction: What Makes Snapdragons a Must-Have in Your Garden? Snapdragons are perfect for any garden. Their beautiful and vibrant colours, long blooming season and easy-to-grow nature, make them a must-have. With the right growing tips and care, snapdragons can...

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2023 March Gardening Tips

With the arrival of spring, it is time to get your garden ready for the new season. March is a great month to started on some of your favourite gardening activities! Plus, don’t forget it’s the best time of year to get everything you need while shelves are...

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Top 5: Spring Fruits

Springtime is the perfect time to plant fruits in your garden or backyard. Whether you're looking for a delicious snack or a beautiful addition to your landscape, there are plenty of options available. From strawberries and cherries to blueberries and kiwis, here...

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How To: Winter Birding

Winter can be a challenging time for birds, especially since they are exposed to extreme temperatures and lack of food. It is important to understand the basics of bird care in the winter in order to ensure that your feathered friends stay safe and healthy. In this...

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2023 February Gardening Tips

February is a great time to get your garden ready for spring. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, there are plenty of activities you can do in February to make sure your garden is ready for the warmer months ahead. From seed sowing and...

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Winter Jasmine 101

Winter Flowering jasmine, or Jasminum Nudiflorum, is a beautiful variety of Jasmine that blooms during winter months in zones 6-10 from mid-winter until early spring. With bright yellow blooms, Winter Jasmine can provide a bit of extra cheer to get us through dark...

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Top 5 Winter Houseplant Tips

Have you ever noticed that your indoor plants don't look as happy during the winter months? Or even worse, that they don't survive. In this week's blog, we're here to share the Top 5 Winter Watering Tips to help your indoor plants while they patiently wait for...

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2023 January Gardening Tips

Welcome to a new year in the garden! If you're like us, you must be itching to use all the gifts you got for the garden this year. But who says you have to wait until the spring to get growing? In this week's blog, we're here to share everything we can think of to...

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Poinsettias 101

With winter in full bloom, you can be sure to find holiday reminders around every corner. Of course, one of our favourite reminders that the holidays have arrived is the endless variations of Poinsettia blooms! From your home to the dentist's office and everywhere...

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2022 December Gardening Tips

December?! When did that happen? Well, folks, whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, December can be a busier month than you might expect. After all, preparing for your best growing season yet takes plenty of work and preparation. That's why in...

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How To Grow Succulents

The colder it gets outside, the more time we get to take care of our indoor plants! - Is one way for us gardeners to look at it. If you are already counting down the days until spring, it's time to try something new to keep you busy this winter. In this week's...

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Top 5 Reasons to Compost

It's 2022, and sustainable gardening is a crucial way to save your money and your plants too! In this week's blog, we're here to share the top five important reasons to start your own compost bin from scratch! Plus, follow along as our President Gord Nickel Shows...

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Bobbex 101

Deer Repellent has come a long way to ensure that the safety of ourselves, the deer and our plants are the top priority. If you're in the market for an effective deer repellent, we'll share everything there is to know about our favourite product, Bobbex! Plus,...

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2022 November Gardening Tips

2022 November Gardening Tips It's November 2022 and another beautiful gardening season is coming to a close, but not just yet! There is lots you can do in November to improve your garden for next year. Check out our handy list of November to-do's to keep you...

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How to Use Moss Poles

Are you tired of picking your plants up off the floors to clean your house? Or maybe you envision creating as much greenery as possible in a small space. In this week's blog, we're here to help your plants with a little 'pick me up' by showing you how to use one of...

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Hyacinths 101

The flower of the sun god Appollo. Hyacinth represents the flower of peace, beauty, commitment, pride and pride. These Mediterranean natives can grow worldwide in both garden beds and containers. Learn everything there is to know about Hyacinths in this week's...

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Top 5 Tips For Planting Fall Bulbs

When one season ends, another begins! And you know what the best thing to plant in the fall is? Fall bulbs! On the latest episode of Get Up and Grow, our President Gord Nickel teaches Hannah Lepine everything she needs to know to plant all her favourite spring...

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Fall Hot Tub To-Do’s

Draining and Filling your tub at the first signs of fall is the perfect way to get your spa ready for heavier use in the colder seasons. I like to reference the bed sheets analogy – fresh water in the spa is like putting fresh sheets on the bed. The fresh feel is...

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2022 October Gardening Tips

It's October 2022 and in the world of gardening there's plenty to do! From pruning to planting and of course decorating! October offers a variety of fun activities to keep us gardeners busy and soaking up as much of the outdoors as we can. To keep you busy as a bee...

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Mealybugs 101

The summer is coming to an end, so it's time to bring your plants inside. We said plants, not mealybugs! Before it's too late, here's everything you need to know about the nutrient-sucking, little white cotton-like-critters that could cause you a lot of headaches...

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Top 5 Unique Vegetable & Fruit Seeds

With only 23 days remaining in summer, gardeners all over Canada are excited about a new growing season! And we all know that with a new season comes a lot of work cleaning, pulling, storing and planning, of course! If your plans include adding something unique,...

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September Gardening Tips

With the approach of September comes all things cool and cozy. That could mean growing your cool crops for soups, stews and more in the garden! Though fall isn't here quite yet, there is still plenty to do in the garden to prepare for an entirely new season. If...

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Summer Watering 101

Who knew Canada could get so hot!? With the summer we've been having, it's hard to find the energy to get much work done. During times like these, you might find your garden is happy and healthy one minute and then droopy and sad the next! If the heats getting to...

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How To Attract Butterflies

Whether their delicate presence provides you with symbolic reflection, calm enjoyment or healthy pollinated blooms, butterflies are one of the most beautiful critters to enter our gardens. Lucky for us, these floating beauties can be swayed to visit more often if...

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Top 5 Deer-Resistant Fall Bulbs

With the approach of a new season, comes plenty to do in the garden! Perhaps the best place to start is to think about what might have gone wrong this year so that we can do our best at preventing it from happening the following year. One problem area that we are...

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August Gardening Tips

With the tail end of summer here, it's time to squeeze in every last drop of the sunny outdoors that we can! In this week's blog were here to keep you busy and growing in the garden with all that there is to do for the month of August!  Lawn & Pond Keep lawns...

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Eremurus 101

Also known as Foxtail Lilies, Desert Candles and King's Spears, Eremurus are strikingly unique members of the Asphodelaceae family. Originating from all over the world in Asia, China, Turkey, and Europe. They can reach up to seven feet tall in varieties of whites,...

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How To Treat Slugs

With only four types of slugs in Canada, it sure feels like there are more than enough to go around! For as long as we can remember slugs have always been one of the worst pests in the garden. Nibbling tiny little holes in just about everything invites unwanted...

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