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To-do this winter: Protect your home from wildfire

To-do this winter: Protect your home from wildfire

Victoria arborists see value of FireSmart mitigation first-hand while fighting fires across BC
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Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tips

Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tips

You’re in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it?
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Now is the time to retrofit your home, and this free program is here to help!

Now is the time to retrofit your home, and this free program is here to help!

Free CRD program helps with planning, toubleshooting, rebates and more
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Top 5 spring gardening must-haves for under $40!

Top 5 spring gardening must-haves for under $40!

With the days really are getting longer and – and hopefully warmer soon, too! – gardening season is just around the corner. Of course, many gardeners have been busy since January, but there’s still time to get ready if you’re hoping to hop on the “grow your own food” train this gardening season.
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Free program helps CRD homeowners renovate for energy efficiency

Free program helps CRD homeowners renovate for energy efficiency

Connect with an Energy Concierge for help with rebates, contractors, quotes and more!
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Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants

Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants

When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “Aunt Infestation.”
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Family business

Family business

Confortis thrive as a family and as work mates
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Ask an arborist: What is espalier, and how can it help my fruit trees?

Ask an arborist: What is espalier, and how can it help my fruit trees?

Learn more about pruning fruit trees to save space and increase production!
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Ask an arborist: What kind of tree should I plant on my property?

Ask an arborist: What kind of tree should I plant on my property?

Consider site conditions before you plant — and remember that trees need room to grow!
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Ask an arborist: Should I cut dead branches off my arbutus tree?

Ask an arborist: Should I cut dead branches off my arbutus tree?

Victoria arborist answers your questions about fire smart hedges, holes in cedar trees and more
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