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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….

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….