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Flowering Shrub, Garden, Gardening, Hibiscus, landscape, Landscape design, shrubs

Hibiscus syriacus: The Late Summer Showstopper Every Garden Needs

Discover why Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) is one of the best late flowering woody plants for Canadian gardens. Learn about its colours, forms, pruning needs, fertility issues, and how to grow it successfully….

Apprentice, Evergreen, Horticulture, landscape, Landscape design, landscape plants, Taxus

Taxus × media ‘Densiformis’: Why the Dense Yew Is a Canadian Landscape Essential

Explore the history, meaning, care, and landscape uses of Taxus × media ‘Densiformis’—one of the most reliable evergreen shrubs in Canadian horticulture. Learn how to grow it, how to use it, and why this hybrid yew has been a landscape favourite for decades….

Evergreen, Garden, Gardening, landscape, Landscape design, landscape plants, LANDSCAPER, Taxus, Yew

Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’: A Classic Evergreen With a Deep Canadian Landscape History

Discover the history, care tips, landscape uses, and fun facts about Taxus cuspidata ‘Capitata’ (Upright Japanese Yew). Learn why this hardy evergreen has been a Canadian landscape favourite for over a century—and how to grow it successfully in your own garden….

Broad Leaf Evergreen, Gardening, Horticulture, landscape plants, pest control, shrubs, Uncategorized

Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’: History, Landscape Use, Care & Pest Pressures

Discover the history of Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety,’ including the origin of the name Fortune, its best landscape uses, care requirements, pest pressures, and recommended companion cultivars. Learn how to grow this versatile variegated evergreen and share your own experiences….

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….