When to Start Your Indoor Seeds in Surrey BC
Winter Indoor seed starting for a head start! Seed starting indoors is a great way to give your plants a chance to grow and root in a controlled, warmer environment...
Tips & Inspiration
Spring Lawn Care Bootcamp
The grass is always greener at West Coast Gardens, fellow gardeners! Why? Because we have a solid spring lawn care routine for an irresistibly lush yard, perfect for summer picnics...
Quick Spring Lawn Care Checklist
Caring for your grass as a living plant (rather than an outdoor shag carpet) can take a bit of planning but it all pays off in the end with a...
Plant Ideas for Your Reading Nook
Add plants to your favourite reading spot—the perfect pal for book lovers. Check out our ideas and inspiration to find the best buddy for your books.
Six Romantic Plants to Give for Valentine's Day
Can plants be as romantic as a dozen roses? We think so! In fact, there are so many different kinds of romantic plants that it’s easy to be creative and...
Early Spring Vibes at Home
Waiting for Spring is more than we can bear—so as soon as those early blooms begin to show and the temperatures edge upwards, we're ready to celebrate the season in...
Make a Burgundy Bordeaux Spring Planter
An elegant and colourful planter for spring, this burgundy themed container garden will welcome you home and make your guests smile!
Tradescantia Care - TLC for Your Purple Houseplant
Caring for your tradescantia houseplants. Watering, lighting, and more to keep your tradescantia indoor plants looking and feeling great!
10 Auspicious Plants for Chinese New Year
Welcome to a new year! Chinese New Year is full of celebration festivities, so there is lots of time for decorating, parties, delicious food and gifts. Of course, we're excited...
Using Neem Oil to Shine & Protect your Plant's Leaves
Bryan is here to show you how to use neem oil leaf shine (we use the MAYA brand) and keep your plants looking shiny and new, plus stop pests from...
Planting Bulbs in Pots for Your Home
When the weather is still chilly during the early months of the year, we long for the colourful blooms of bulbs but can't relax outdoors to enjoy them. That's when...
Top 7 Houseplants for Purifying Your Space
Plants absorb particulates from the air while they are busy converting carbon dioxide to oxygen, like a filter. On top of that, micro-organisms found in the potting soil of growing...
How to Care for Your Calathea & Keep It Alive
Long known as the divas of the plant world, calathea can take a bit of patience to care for! But with these easy instructions, you're sure to have a happy...
Our Top 10 Calathea
Take a look at the top 10 calathea plants we love here at West Coast Gardens in Surrey BC.
Winter Garden Picks to Chase Away the Blues!
Keep the yard and patio colourful, even when the weather is grey... How many rainy and grey days can we take before we're craving some bold colour amid the wet...
Top 5 Reasons Why We Love Helleborus
One of our favourite blooming plants for winter—with charm, romance, and an easy-going attitude! These blooming beauties love the shade, are easy to care for and come in a wide...