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...
Tips & Inspiration
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...
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...
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...
Marsala Spring Container Planter
Spring time!! Break out the soil and gloves, as we dig into this gorgeous spring container garden!
Incorporating Winter Greenery Into Your Christmas Decor
No matter what colour scheme or decor style you have in your home at this festive season, winter greenery can act as an accent that adds a dash of freshness...
Quickly Create Fall Container Gardens
How to quickly create fall planters by swapping out your annuals and adding accents!
Our Top Grasses for Fall Colour & Drama in Your Garden
With the weather growing cooler as we enter Autumn, it's time to switch over our patios to a more resilient and seasonal style with plants that will enjoy the temperature...
How to Grow a Maple Tree in a Pot
Learn how to keep your maple tree happy in a container. Tips on watering, overwintering, fertilizer and more!
Planting Fall Containers for the Porch
Fall planters don’t have to be red, orange and yellow in order to celebrate the season! Here we use a mix of greens, whites and purples to create an Autumn...
Grow Your Own Garlic this Fall!
Fall is in the air for all our friends like you, West Coast Gardeners, and that means some parts of our gardens are winding down. Luckily that doesn’t mean you...
Autumn’s Secret Planting Season for Perennials in Your Garden
What if I told you that there is a secret planting season in the autumn...
Vacation-proof Drought Tolerant Plants for the Garden
If you are planning a trip this summer, use clever choices to pick drought-tolerant plants that can handle a sporadic watering schedule or a missed week. Your garden and patio...
How to Choose the Right Hydrangea for Your Garden
How to Choose the Right Hydrangea for Your Garden A hydrangea is a great idea in any garden, as the big showy flowers add pizzazz all summer, and the foliage...
In Love with Lavender on the West Coast
Grow lavender in your garden on the west coast for its beautiful colour, scent and attraction to polinators.