Protecting your piece of paradise

How to grow and keep specialty plants meant for warmer climates thriving

If you have purchased a specialty plant (otherwise known as a plant meant for a warmer climate) and want to see it survive outdoors in our cold climate, it’s essential to follow some basic principles. Success in the garden, whether you . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

Ready to entertain

Bonavista home perfect for families or career-oriented couples

Discovery Homes assistant general manager Julie Smith says the company’s design team and management couldn’t wait to open 201 Bonaventure for public viewing. "We’re really excited to bring a new look not just to Discovery Homes, but to Winnipeg. This home . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

A home that stands out from the rest

Rare cab-over style residence full of pleasant surprises

It’s a plan that’s typically rare in a landscape dominated by bungalows and two-storey homes. That rarity? None other than a cab-over, where the master suite is positioned well above the main floor over the garage. Coldwell Banker Preferred Real Estate’s . . .

Posted: 2017-07-22

Black Diamonds are forever

Whether you’re in the market for a vacation unit or a seasonal home, park models are gaining popularity as an ideal option to suit every owner. Park models are created for long-term placement in RV-friendly locations; however, they also act as . . .

Posted: 2017-07-21

Getting new gutters is likely the way to go

Question: I have a problem with the exterior gutters on my home. They are still perfectly good, but they are pulling away from the roof because the fascia boards behind them are rotted and the support nails no longer hold. . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

New homebuyers are feeling the pinch

Housing affordability has long been a major concern in Canada’s biggest cities such as Toronto and Vancouver, but it is increasingly becoming an issue right across the country. Locally, Winnipeg was identified as a "city to watch" in a June 2017 . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

When work meets play

A tractor equipped with a powerful snowblower is essential when living on an acreage in the country. Without it, getting snowed in can easily become a daily ritual during the worst of winter. Having served its purpose, I recently traded . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

Perennial winners

Specimen plants make a statement

A specimen plant, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is defined as an unusual or impressive plant grown as a focus of interest in a garden. Specimen perennials garner plenty of interest. The reaction goes something like this: "Wow, what is that . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

A/C essential for mould prevention

Question: I have my air conditioning running, with the temperature set fairly low on my thermostat, but it does not seem to cool the house properly. The air feels cooler than outside, but it still feels sort of humid inside . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

Ash curl aphids going to townon local trees

It's likely too late to spray to save your ash trees

THIS summer, wingless aphids have appeared in very large numbers on the leaves of green ash tree leaves and to a lesser extent on black ash leaves. Where I live, there are a great many ash trees displaying the obvious . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15