Gardening

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Gardening FAQs

Frequently Asked Gardening Questions

Compost

Get information about this valuable gardening resource

Soil

Soil Tips

Grasscycling

What do I do with my grass clippings?

Houseplants

Houseplant Care Tips

Trees

Choosing a Tree? Visit the City of Calgary's page of recommended trees.

Gardening Activities for Children

Looking for something to do with a young gardener?

Activity Sheet

• Growing Eggs 

Compost

• CCME Guidelines for Compost Quality
• Compost 101: How to use compost

FAQs

Gardening FAQs

Houseplant Care

Poinsettia Care  

Soil

• Soil Tips
• Soil Tips from Community Gardeners
• What kind of soil do I have?
  • Mason Jar Soil Texture Test, University of Waterloo YouTube video
  • Interactive Soil Texture Triangle

YardSmart Gardening

• Be YardSmart on Calgary.ca

Install a YardSmart Garden Bed:

• Design for Full Sun
• Design for Native Plants
• Design for Partial Sun
• Design for Shade
• Design for Wet Area