Embrace the Darkside: Beautiful Plants for Shady Spaces
Gardening in the shade offers a unique and rewarding experience for those willing to embrace its challenges. While shaded and low-light areas may initially seem limiting, there is a world of possibilities to create a lush, tranquil retreat. Shade gardens can be incredibly beautiful, showcasing a variety of plants with rich foliage, delicate flowers, and intriguing textures. The cooler, sheltered
Sensational Ornamental Grasses for Your Garden!
Decorative grasses are an excellent addition to the garden, offering a versatile and low-maintenance way to add texture, movement, and beauty. Whether you're aiming for a contemporary landscape design or a more naturalistic look, there is a decorative ornamental grass to suit every type of garden. Fountain Grass - Pennisetum Known for its graceful arching foliage and feathery plumes, fountain grass adds
Top 7 – Plant for a Bounty of Berries and Tasty Veggies!
As the vibrant colours of spring begin to emerge and the days grow longer, there's no better time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty in the garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting. The prospect of growing your own fruits and vegetables is not only practical but also incredibly fulfilling. With the promise of
All About Iris: Everything You Wanted to Know, and More!
From the majestic Iris germanica to the delicate Iris ensata, the diversity of irises never fails to inspire awe and admiration. Whether gracing a garden border, pondside, or floral bouquet, irises captivate us with their beauty and grace. Known for their striking blooms and elegant structure, irises are cherished by gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and florists. For those who share their
Sensory Gardens: The Best Plants to Engage the Senses
A garden is a pleasurable mixture of colours, scents, textures, and sounds that together create an environment for relaxation and introspection. From the rustling whispers of ornamental grasses to the soothing mix of fragrant blooms, a sensory garden is a sanctuary for relaxation and stress relief. In our bustling urban landscapes, finding solace in nature can feel like a distant
How to Maximize Small Garden Spaces
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, from small to large and everything in between. Not all gardeners are blessed with the luxury of an ample plot of land to plant whatever their heart desires. For some, planting wide, spreading, and tall varieties is not in the cards. Thankfully, whatever the size of the garden, there are gorgeous bulbs, perennials
Classic Blue and Your Garden
Classic Blue is the Pantone 2020 Colour of the Year. Everything from fashion, home, design and yes, gardening is influenced by Classic Blue this year. This blue is said to be representative of the sky at dusk. A sky that anticipates the day ahead, and all the wonders that may happen. Will you see new blooms and growth in your
Canadian Liberator
Canadian Liberator is a stunning red tulip that is being used to create awareness and remembrance of a very important moment in history. In 1945, Canadian forces were an integral part of the liberation of Europe at the end of World War II, and spring 2020 marks 75 years since the end of WWII. It is important that the sacrifices
Peony Basics
Grow Beautiful Peonies! Luscious soft and airy blooms with sublime fragrance, peonies are popular with just about everyone. A gardener’s dream plant, they’ve been in cultivation for over 200 years and are exceptionally long-lived. It’s not uncommon to hear of a peony plant celebrating 100 years or more in a garden landscape. They are vigorous, resilient, and best of all, so
Living Coral in the Garden
‘Living Coral’ is the Colour of the Year from Pantone for 2019. Fashion and home furnishings are sure to be influenced by this energizing shade and a wonderful place to incorporate this gorgeous colour is in your garden. Vibrant yet mellow with golden undertones, ‘Living Coral’ is a shade that often appears in our natural world. We see it in summer sunsets,