Learn why Heuchera ‘Green Spice’ is a popular perennial for shade gardens. Discover its origins, landscape uses, care requirements, growth habits, and common pests and diseases.
Learn why Geranium maculatum, also known as Wild Geranium, is a valuable native perennial for shade gardens. Discover its origins, landscape uses, care requirements, pollinator benefits, and common pests.
Echinacea purpurea: A Tough, Beautiful Native Perennial Few perennials offer the combination of beauty, hardiness, and ecological value found in Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower. With its distinctive purple-pink petals surrounding a spiny orange-brown cone, this native North American wildflower has become a staple in gardens, and pollinator plantings. Not only does it … Read more
Learn what AXXE Herbicide is made of, how it works, and why it is becoming a popular non-selective weed control option for landscapes, commercial properties, and organic production systems.
Meet Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumosa Compacta’: A Tough, Attractive Evergreen Groundcover If you’re looking for a low-maintenance evergreen that provides year-round interest, few plants are as dependable as Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumosa Compacta’, commonly known as Andorra Compact Juniper. This hardy, spreading conifer forms a dense mat of soft-textured foliage that remains attractive throughout the year and … Read more
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.
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
Witch hazels are among the most captivating shrubs or small trees in the landscape—offering fragrance, unusual ribbon‑petaled flowers, and exceptional fall or winter interest when most plants are dormant. North Americans know them best for their medicinal uses, but gardeners know them as four-season performers loaded with charm and history. Below is a guided tour … Read more
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.
