Layer shrubs

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

Contained beauty

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. 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...

Pruning spring-flowering shrubs

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? 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...