Discover why Goldflame Spirea is one of the best landscape shrubs for Ontario gardens. Learn about its colourful foliage, seasonal interest, maintenance requirements, pruning, pests, and growing conditions.
Deutzia x lemoinei ‘Compacta’ is one of the most underrated flowering shrubs for Ontario landscapes, delivering reliable spring blooms, compact growth, and urban toughness—ideal for both residential gardens and commercial plantings.
Spring‑flowering minor bulbs like snowdrops, crocus, and scilla bring early colour to the garden—but timing and bulb selection are everything. Learn how to extend your spring bloom with fall‑planted ephemeral bulbs.
Pollarding is a traditional tree‑management pruning technique in which a tree is cut back to a permanent framework of branches (called pollard heads) on a regular cycle. New growth repeatedly emerges from these same points, creating a dense, controlled canopy of young shoots. Unlike topping (which is indiscriminate and damaging), pollarding is planned, repeated, and … Read more
We exclusively suggest using natural pine mulch to all our clients. As a general rule, we do not like dyed mulch products. If a client wants to use a dyed product we will do so but it is not our “go to”. We have a number of reasons for this and I hope to help … Read more
You remove weeds from your lawn and expect the problem to be solved, but after a short time, they start showing up again as if nothing changed. This happens because weed growth is not just a surface issue, and removing what you see does not fix what is happening underneath the soil. If the root … Read more
Learn about Thuja occidentalis—its origins, why it’s called cedar or Arborvitae, popular cultivars, landscape uses, major pests, and essential care tips. Discover how to choose and maintain this versatile evergreen, and contact us for a FREE landscape evaluation.
Discover the fascinating history, landscape uses, growth habits, and pest concerns of Metasequoia glyptostroboides—the Dawn Redwood. Learn why this ancient, fast growing tree is a standout choice for spacious landscapes and modern urban plantings.
Discover the cultural history, tanning-bark legacy, ecological importance, horticultural uses, cultivars, and pest challenges of Tsuga canadensis (Eastern Hemlock), one of Ontario’s most significant native evergreens.
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.
