Layer shrubs

How can I thicken and spread a shrub to cover a greater area of the garden? more...

Mystery hebes

I purchased numerous varieties of hebes from Australia but without any care information. How long does a hebe shrub live? more...

Winter Trees and Shrubs

Brighten up the darkest days of the year with the help of trees and shrubs that captivate the eye with unique bark colours and textures. more...

Fragrant Spring Plants

Late-winter and early-spring bloomers are among the most fragrant plants in the garden. Hamamelis mollis (zone 5), for example, offers the headiest scent of the Chinese witch hazels. It begins blooming during cooler winter and spring days, and offers a visual delight when spring is still only on the verge of bursting out. more...

Sensitive Plant

Mimosa pudica, also known as sensitive plant, is a member of the pea family (Leguminosae) and an annual that children are sure to enjoy. more...

Pacific Crabapple

This delightful wild apple tree is a good bet for heavy fruit production in small-sized gardens.. more...

10 Shrub Stand-outs to Add Interest to Winter Gardens

Horticulturist Sheena Adams recommends 10 fantastic shrubs that will do double-duty in your garden, providing year-round colour as well as shelter for birds seeking winter refuge. more...

Bitter Cherry

From the west coast straight through to Prince George and the Rockies, this native cherry is a magnet for birds and a vision in the garden. more...

Sweet Gale

Happy in sun or shade, this shrub grows well in damp spots and its sweet-spicy leaves are surprisingly useful. more...

Camellia

I feel perfectly sure that everyone in this part of the world is familiar with the camellia shrub, and what it really likes for perfect growing conditions. Camellias also make excellent companion plants for that other staple woodland shrub - the rhododendron. more...