Layer shrubs

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

Suggestions for drought-tolerant trees, plants and shrubs

We have a summer place near Hedley, BC. It is on a bluff with lots of firs and a few pines. Somebody in the past cut a 9-m-wide (30-ft.) swath through the trees down a bank 150 m (500 ft.) to the river. I would now like to plant trees and shrubs to give privacy, colour and interest. It will be difficult to irrigate the area, so I am thinking the plants need to be of a variety that is drought tolerant. more...

Plant a rhododendron

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Allium giganteum

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Mystery hebes

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

Tips on Trees and Shrubs

Planting trees in containers is a great way to enjoy plants in small places. more...

Tips on Plant Combinations

Not all container plantings must be lush and full of flowers to be beautiful. A single plant, tree or shrub can be stunning in its beauty and impact. 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...

Falsebox

Protect our natural environment by planting native falsebox for bouquet foliage and hedging. more...

Pot o’ Gold: Golden Nugget Shrub

Brighten up a small space with the tiny deciduous shrub, Golden Nugget™ dwarf barberry Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers,’ or include it as a golden accent in an arrangement of containers. more...