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Beneficial gardens: Rain gardens
A rain garden can add a beautiful display of colour to your yard and provide food and habitat to pollinators all while helping to clean our waterways. A rain garden will help manage stormwater (rain and melted snow) on your property that runs off your roof, lawn and driveway rather than soaking into the ground. […]
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Beneficial gardens: Vegetable gardens
When thinking about gardens, vegetable gardens are usually the first type that comes to mind for many people. When beginning a garden, it’s important to know your soil type and whether it is compatible with the produce you are intending to grow. Good soil consists of organic matter, minerals, water, air and microorganisms. You’ll also need to […]
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Beneficial gardens: Pollinator gardens
To an extent any garden with flowering plants is a pollinator garden; yet pollinators are declining worldwide. Over 80 per cent of flowering plants need pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies and other animals to develop seed or fruit to reproduce. Having available pollinators is as essential to most flowering plants as water, sunlight and […]
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Beneficial gardens: Why garden
As the sun begins to linger longer and temperatures start to rise, many people are craving more time outside. It’s no surprise as the outdoors can do wonders for relieving anxiety and stress. Countless studies have proven that nature has a positive effect on our mental health; What you see, hear and experience in nature […]
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Maximize your Parade of Homes experience
Get the most out of this year’s Parade of Homes by viewing the finest examples of creativity and craftsmanship in Manitoba’s home building industry. This bi-annual event is hosted by the Manitoba Home Builder’s Association (MHBA) and continues to be the largest Parade of Homes in Canada. If you’re considering building a new home, this event is […]
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New Year’s resolutions for your home
The New Year is upon us and many people use this time to turn over a new leaf. Whether it’s vowing to eat better, exercise more or to focus on self-care. The New Year is brimming with possibilities and while you’re reflecting, this is the perfect opportunity to set goals for your home as well. […]