Ginkgo: A Living Fossil in the Canadian Landscape Trade

Discover the history of Ginkgo biloba in Canadian landscape trades, its care requirements, top landscape uses, and the most interesting cultivars for modern gardens. Learn why this resilient “living fossil” is a favourite in urban design—and reach out with any questions or comments.

Callitropsis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’: A Graceful Evergreen for Distinctive Landscapes

Discover Callitropsis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’—the elegant weeping Nootka cypress. Learn its origins, care needs, pests, diseases, and best landscape uses. Get expert advice or a free landscape consultation.

Convallaria majalis – Lily of the Valley: History, Landscape Use, Invasiveness & Substitutes

Discover the history, landscape uses, invasiveness, and native plant substitutes for Convallaria majelis (Lily of the Valley). Learn how to grow it responsibly, manage its spread, and explore royalty free images for your garden or horticulture blog.

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.

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.

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.