Brandon garden designed with purpose

Greg Boguski's stunning space a visual feast

Situated on one-third of an acre in the city of Brandon, Greg Boguski’s garden is a tour de force of rich plant diversity and impeccable style. When I visited his garden at the end of July, double herbaceous borders in his . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Take the stress out of organizing your home

If you’re looking for a sense of control in your life as our pandemic-weary world heads into an uncertain fall, try tackling a manageable decluttering project in your home. You could get a sense of satisfaction, and it might encourage . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Sowing the seeds of love

Backyard oasis loaded with scents and sentiment

Some people just have the gift of green. Winnipegger Mila Maximets is one of those people. She and hubby Robert, (who does the heavy lifting and builds stuff), have created paradise in their own backyard. Their yard is a work of art and . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Fence replacement likely better idea than repair

Question: I have a PVC fence that is over 20 years old. The fence is sagging in spots and I am worried about the integrity of the fence. Last winter one of the panels had a problem. The bottom rail . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Pergola with clear roof keeps rain out

Pergola with clear roof keeps rain out

A pergola added to a three-tier deck in 2020 provides perfect shade at the patio doors of this backyard oasis. With the barbecue tucked in next to a privacy wall it was the perfect setup — until the rain came. So . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Fresh new place to call home

Amber Grove Condominiums have distinct house-like appeal

For the longest time, a section of land on Pipeline Road just east of Court Avenue sat in limbo with no one knowing what to do with the three older homes that occupied it. Then, about a year ago, the land . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

Rural refuge in Augbigny

Large and stylish two-storey a family dream

Over the past 17 months, countless families have longed for a home that could serve as a safe haven from the seemingly eternal pandemic and the grind of daily life. Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers says he has a . . .

Posted: 2021-08-14

The Tattooed Gardener grows in colour

Guide to hybridizing your own daylilies

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) bring colour to any perennial border. Their enchanting, carefree flowers and strappy foliage deliver an impressive performance in the garden that makes daylilies one of the most accommodating of companion plants. What doesn’t look great growing next to . . .

Posted: 2021-08-07

Building a deck in a day

Ground-level job challenging, but quick

The ground-level deck is often thought of as the easiest of decks to build, however, it is the proximity to the ground that makes the engineering of the deck’s support system more challenging than that of a deck built with . . .

Posted: 2021-08-07

Ketchup, Mustard and a cool caboose

1905 Canadian National Railway car restoration coming along nicely

Sound the bells, drop the gate — the restoration of my cherished caboose is rolling full speed ahead. There is still work to be done, painting to be finished and rotting wood to be replaced, and I’m totally up for it, . . .

Posted: 2021-08-07