
Gardening Resources
We are passionate about sharing gardening knowledge with others.
In this resource centre, you will find useful information for getting started with gardening for the first time or for tackling more complex horticultural projects. This is the exact knowledge that we use to cultivate plants and promote success at our nursery every day, and we are confident that you will learn new and valuable information here.
Deer-Resistant Plant List
Nothing is more frustrating for the gardener than to see their hard work and money gobbled up by free loading deer. A little planning and understanding can help to reduce losses.
Gardening in the Winter
Winter is a quiet time at the nursery when we recharge ourselves and prepare for spring. Gardening can be done almost year-round on Vancouver Island. These are our suggestions for getting the most out of the season.
Caring for Your Houseplants in Winter
Houseplants have greatly increased in popularity this year with many of us making investments into our indoor jungles. As the weather changes in the coming winter months, the needs of our indoor plants change as well.
Getting the Most from Your Winter Vegetable Garden in British Columbia
Need advice for how to maintain your vegetable garden during winter? We provide our top tips for winter vegetable gardening in British Columbia.
Fruit Tree Pruning Best Practices
Fruit trees in the yard can produce an abundant supply of food every fall. To keep your trees healthy and productive, some basic pruning must be done in late winter before the leaves out. The goal is to create an open structure that admits light and permits air circulation to reduce disease.
How to Care for Live Christmas Trees
Keep your live tree happy and healthy well into the new year with these tips from Dinter Nursery.
Our List of Early Spring Gardening Activities
We have put together this list of spring gardening activities so you can get the most out of your garden—and your garden planning—this year.
Companion Planting and Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
Companion planting is a great way to encourage the health of your garden. When planted together, certain plants will protect each other by attracting pollinators, repelling pests, and increasing plant productivity.
How to Build Healthy Soil for the Garden
Soils all over the world are affected by erosion, contamination, compaction, salinization, and declines in organism biodiversity. We can do our part for global soil health by building healthy soils in our own backyards and enjoying flourishing gardens as a reward for our efforts.