Exceptional Fall Colour from Unexpected Plants When we say ‘fall colour,’ folks inevitably think about large, lovely deciduous trees like maples and oaks. Some may even call to mind a few well-known shrubs like ‘Burning Bush’ (euonymus a.), fothergilla g., or itea v.,...
Bulbs With a Purpose Whether you’re seeking more fragrance or want to plant bulbs the deer won’t eat, we’ve put together some of our best bets for bulbs that serve a purpose in your garden! Naturalizers Bulbs that ‘naturalize’ are those that, in a nutshell, spread...
Fall Feeding It hardly seems fair, but November 1st is only a few weeks away, and we all know what that means–surprise cold spells that can take their toll on our gardens! Now is the time to begin a fall fertilization program to toughen up softer plants, but it’s also...
Herbs Along with the growth in our culinary diversity, there’s been quite a resurgence in the demand for fresh herbs to add new flavours and zest. They not only have delightful and useful foliage, but their fragrance and flowers can also be a welcome addition to any...
Fantastic Foliage for Summer As we become more confident in our ability to create beautiful combination plantings in our gardens and patio containers, foliage plants tend to play a great role both to complement and contrast the floral colour. Interesting and colourful...
Made for the Shade One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: “What can I grow in a spot that doesn’t get much sun?” Our first question in reply, however, is: “When does the area receive direct light?” Locations that do not...
