Mastering Hostas: Expert Tips for Thriving Plants and Stunning Garden Displays
Discover how to grow and care for hostas, the ultimate shade‑loving perennial. Learn top varieties, planting tips, and design ideas for a beautiful garden.
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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.
🌿 Buddleja davidii: The Butterfly Loving, Bold Blooming Shrub That Changed Modern Landscaping
Learn about Buddleja davidii—its history, meaning, landscape uses, quirks, pests, diseases, and why this butterfly magnet became one of the most widely planted flowering shrubs since the 1890s.
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’: A Compact, Character‑Rich Shrub for Modern Landscapes
Learn all about Salix purpurea ‘Nana’—a compact, colourful willow perfect for Canadian landscapes. Discover its care needs, how to coppice it, best landscape uses, and potential pests and diseases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
