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invasive species, landscape, Landscape design, LANDSCAPER, Landscaping, Uncategorized

Euonymus alatus: Origins, Invasiveness, Landscape Uses, and How to Grow It

Euonymus alatus, commonly known as burning bush, is a popular yet invasive landscape shrub in Canada. Learn about its origins, ecological impact, landscape uses, fun facts, and how to grow it responsibly….

Broad Leaf Evergreen, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping, pest control, shrubs, Uncategorized

Buxus ‘Green Gem’: Origins, Growth, Uses & The Future of Boxwood in the Landscape

Buxus ‘Green Gem’ is a hardy, compact boxwood developed by Sheridan Nurseries in Canada. Learn its origins, best landscape uses, growing tips, pest challenges, and why the Box Tree Moth may threaten its future in modern landscapes….

Gardening, shrubs

Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ – Silver Leaf Dogwood – Origins, Uses, and What to Watch For

Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ is a variegated Tatarian dogwood prized for its red winter stems and all-season beauty. Learn its origins, best landscape uses, and common disease issues….

Fruit trees, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, pest control

Why Spraying Dormant Oil and Lime Sulphur in Late Winter Is One of the Smartest Things Ontario Gardeners Can Do

Late winter is the perfect time to protect your trees and shrubs with a dormant spray. I just published a new blog post explaining why dormant oil and lime sulphur are so effective here in Ontario, and which pests and diseases they help control….

Garden, Gardening, landscape, Landscape design, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Trees, Urban forest

Pseudotsuga menziesii: A Complete Guide to Using Douglas‑fir in the Ontario Landscape

Douglas‑fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and its hardy cousin, Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca, are two of the most underrated evergreen trees for Ontario landscapes. Known for their soft needles, elegant form, and impressive year‑round colour, these conifers thrive when planted in the right location. The Rocky Mountain variety, in particular, offers exceptional cold hardiness and adaptability, making it a strong alternative…

Decorative Containers, ficus lyrata, indoor plants, indoor plantscaping, indoor tropical plants, Interior Plants, Interior plantscaping, Interior Tropical Plants

Why We Use Reindeer Moss in Interior Plant Installations

Reindeer moss is one of the simplest ways to elevate the look and performance of any interior plant installation. Not only does it create a clean, finished appearance by covering the soilless mix (and hiding the perlite and vermiculite), but it also helps protect our Lechuza self‑watering planters by discouraging people from watering from the top. …