10 Things To Do Before Winter - Your Fall Garden Cleanup
Cleaning up our kitchen after a big holiday festivity can be quite a chore, especially when we’re stuffed absolutely full of delicious food! It’s tempting to leave it to the...
Tips & Inspiration
How to Care for Your Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are among the most unique house plants you can get, with their bold colour and strange shapes...not to mention their eating habits!
Choosing and Using Boxwood
Boxwood is one of the most sturdy and versatile additions to your garden, but we also love it potted up for the patio...
Potting Your Bonsai
When you bring home a new bonsai you want to give it a beautiful pot to really show it off! It’s easy to pot up a bonsai, especially with our...
Creating Privacy with Hedges and Trellises for Your Patio
Even if we love our neighbours, we still like to enjoy our privacy when we're out on our deck enjoying the sun or relaxing with friends in the evening. Creating...
The Benefits of Sea Soil
For the last ten years I’ve had a secret. That’s right, West Coast Gardeners, a deep, dark, organic secret called…Sea Soil! Ok, so I’m really bad at keeping secrets...
Our Top 6 Grasses for the Garden
Grasses are a fantastic addition to the garden or in pots on the patio, as they add colour, movement, and height. Many grasses are drought-tolerant, which means less watering in...
Caring for Your Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese Maples are a perennial favourite for their bright coloured leaves and elegant shapes. Maple leaves in the yard are like having stained glass outdoors and can create some of...
Four Colour Pairing Ideas for Your Patio Planters
Not only have we put together four solid combinations for colour pairings in your patio planters, but we also included easy print or screenshot shopping lists to keep you on...
10 Drought Tolerant Plants
In addition to their ability to thrive in harsh conditions, drought tolerant plants shine in late summer and can be the crowning jewel...
How to Care for Your Vegetable Garden
Although your vegetable garden may seem very self-sufficient after the seedlings begin to sprout, there are a few things you can do throughout the Spring and Summer to make sure...
Create a Fiery Patio Planter in Oranges + Reds
Looking for a bright patio planter full of colourful passion and fiery foliage? This bold container garden is perfect for the patio or front stoop...
Our New Bulk Materials for Garden + Landscaping!
West Coast Gardens in Surrey BC is proud to announce that we carry bulk materials for your garden and landscaping projects! With our high-quality bulk materials, you can make all...
Make Your Own Spring White Blooms Centrepiece
Happy Spring everyone! Celebrate indoors with a beautiful, natural-looking, table centrepiece! We use a long trough planter for this design, which...
How To Grow Herbs in Your Kitchen
Have you always dreamed of fresh herbs straight from your kitchen window garden? Lovely green edibles all ready to cut and cook with can be a culinary delight all year...
Celebrating West Coast Gardens' Women!
At West Coast Gardens we're celebrating all the amazing women working to grow, design and help you enjoy your plants and garden!