Passion for peonies

How to have them bloom for up to seven weeks and other answers to your questions

With their bodacious beauty and sweet fragrance, peonies are iconic garden plants that have withstood the test of time. Peonies have been cultivated for more than 2000 years and their value continues to resonate. Few other garden plants are . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Room to grow in Taylor Farm

Spacious two-storey loaded with style and function

Designing a luxury home involves more than conceiving a plan that’s designed solely to impress and attract notice. In other words, a luxury home can’t be one-dimensional in its design. If it is, chances are it will look good, but . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Summer a swell time for indoor renos

With only a month left in the school year, many Manitobans are finalizing their summer plans. Spending quality time over the next few months enjoying outdoor activities as much as we can, taking some well-earned vacation time or enjoying . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Updated and desirable in Deer Lodge

Large two story blends past with present

Walk down a street on any given day, and there’s always one home that piques your interest. That’s certainly the case with 212 Duffield St. As you look at it, you can’t help but feel it has a certain grandiosity to . . .

Posted: 2024-06-01

Discover the glee of grasses

Native and ornamental varieties offer transformative beauty

“Grasses bring a whole range of new aesthetic possibilities, ” says Nik Friesen-Hughes, landscape designer and owner of Dogwood Landscape Design. “Grasses are a great plant to tie things together. We all want to experiment, and our garden can be . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25

Big results in a small space

Tidying up a modest laundry room

The spatial layout challenges when designing a small laundry room require careful attention and strategic planning from the onset. In the early stages of my basement renovation, a portion of the intended space was reassigned to provide a walk-in . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25

Glendale Estates a perfect fit for Westwood

Bungalow and townhome condominiums set on former school grounds

Back in 1986, the Allard School at 130 Allard Ave. in Westwood was closed due to declining student enrolment. Over the years, it was home to the Winnipeg Police Academy, and then the Winnipeg Police Museum, which was moved in . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25

Beware of what’s below the surface

This is the time of year when Manitobans usually start tackling their lawn and garden projects. If your landscaping or yard project calls for some digging to be done in your yard, it’s important to make sure you know . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25

Relax and unwind in Riverview

Updated bungalow a tranquil treat

No matter how many neighbourhoods you pass through in the city, you never get to experience them all. A prime example is a little enclave of homes tucked away west of Osborne Street between Jubilee Avenue and Churchill Drive. Driving by, . . .

Posted: 2024-05-25

What the deck are you doing?

Deck building requires care and expertise

Planning a deck project can be overwhelming. Beyond the various decking materials, styles and colours available, the deck design possibilities itself are virtually limitless. In my experience, the best decks will cater to very specific purposes for each individual . . .

Posted: 2024-05-18