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Landscaping
With climate change, drought are lush green lawns a thing of the past in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Drought risk, tighter water restrictions and increased wildfire risk are just a few reasons why…
Kelowna’s plant haven where exotic plants and the community meet
Walking into Plant Gather immediately engulfs one in the smell of a jungle's thick humidity.…
Penticton contractor adds lustre to landscaping projects
A Penticton landscaper has found a way to add a new dimension to landscape aesthetics.…
While the City of Kelowna’s palm trees struggle to survive the winter, these ones need no such help
The City of Kelowna has shrouded its four palm trees in sacks and plastic, while…
Threatened shrubs and grass in Vernon’s Turtle Mountain neighbourhood get to stay — for now
VERNON – The shrubs and grasses dotting the boulevard's of Vernon's Turtle Mountain won themselves…
Who do you call about offensive shrubberies in Kelowna?
KELOWNA – Bylaw officers won’t have to stand on the roofs of their trucks to…
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As we sit partly shaded under a back yard pagoda amongst a vegetable garden, trailing…
Greenway leading into Vernon not looking so green in places
VERNON – There’s concern the greenway just north of Vernon isn’t quite living up to…
City encourages residents to take WaterWise pledge
PENTICTON - Residents and visitors will get a chance to learn how they can make water work at next week’s farmers’ market. City officials and regional partners will be at the market on Saturday, August 17 encouraging residents to take a pledge to conserve their water use. There are six different types of pledges residents...
Backyard Revitalization: City sells salvaged pavers
PENTICTON - The City has a landscaping deal for anyone looking for paving stones to add to their garden this spring. Excess paved stone, torn up from Martin Street as part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, is up for sale at a cost of $75 per pallet. There are approximately 280 to 300 bricks per...