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Layer shrubs

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:52:00 -0700

Bruce McDonald

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

Contained beauty

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:36:21 -0700

Sharon Hanna

A new introduction – sea buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) ‘Fine Line’ – forms a unique focal point for this easy (and deer resistant!) container for a season or two.

Mystery hebes

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:00:42 -0700

Wim Vander Zalm

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

Winter Trees and Shrubs

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:53:29 -0700

By David Tarrant

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.

Fragrant Spring Plants

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:03:02 -0700

By Barbra Fairclough

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.

Sensitive Plant

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:36:15 -0700

By Barbra Fairclough

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

Pacific Crabapple

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:42:34 -0800

By Richard Hebda

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

10 Shrub Stand-outs to Add Interest to Winter Gardens

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:48:36 -0800

By Sheena Adams

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.

Pruning spring-flowering shrubs

Sun, 01 May 2005 20:20:43 -0700

Mike Cuthbertson

QUESTION: My pink flowering currant has bloomed well for 11 years but last year half died. Do I start it over or cut it back?

Bitter Cherry

Sun, 01 May 2005 19:00:27 -0700

By Richard Hebda

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.