Garden

No native wildflower has won as many gardeners' hearts as purple coneflower has. Large and long-limbed, at one metre (three feet) tall, the plants produce a dramatic show of long-lasting flowers in summer. Check out these basic tips and start growing

In midsummer, when it's almost too hot to garden, it's time to relax and enjoy the floral show put on by buddleia, also known as butterfly bush. Check out these handy tips and start growing them today.

These bright, tough plants, also known as pyrethrums, are invaluable for a border in a garden. Here are the facts behind the plant and what you need to do to grow them.

Lacebark pine is a multi-trunked evergreen tree native to China that is grown primarily for its colourful peeling bark. Here are some handy tips to help you add the unique tree to your outdoor space.

Fast-growing castor bean plants are worth growing for their immense, star-shaped burgundy or green leaves, which cast a spell of jungle magic over any garden. Because they are toxic, check out these quick tips and learn how to safely grow castor bean

False cypress are a hardy variety of plant that can add unique colours and textures to your garden. Here's some advice for picking and caring a variety that's right for you.

Canada is known for its sometimes harsh, cold winters, but that's not the case everywhere. There are places in the vast country where mild winters are the norm and that means gardening can continue year round. Here are some suggestions on using everg

Foretelling summer, Oriental poppies infuse late spring with a blast of pure, bright colour. Here are some simple tips for growing Oriental poppies in your outdoor space.

There's a time during the hottest part of the summer when most perennials take a breather and stop blooming. Russian sage bursts on the scene just as the flowers of daylilies and other early-summer bloomers recede, just in time to cool down the heat

Japanese anemone is beautiful and relatively care-free flower that blooms well into fall. If you want some colour from these plants just before winter, be sure to follow this advice.

These low compact perennials should be front and centre of any garden. Here are a few tips on getting the most from these pretty plants.

If you have a damp spot in the yard, fill it with bee balm. Then, in early summer, feast your eyes on the amazing display of flowers produced by the showiest member of the mint family. Here are some smart tips for growing healthy bee balm.

One of the most graceful plants for the shade garden, Solomon's seal is also one of the toughest. It can withstand total neglect and tolerates both frigid cold and humid heat. Here are some simple tips to help you grow Solomon's seal the right way.

A flowering plant that flourishes in window boxes and containers throughout Canada has to be easy to please. Here's what you need to know about bedding geraniums and some helpful tips to get you started.

Veronica is a beloved old perennial that may have an upright form, with spiky flowers, or be a low-growing, mounding creeper. They are also known as speedwell and both versions are colorful additions to your garden. Here are some tips to make your ve

Looking to add a fruit tree to your yard? Here are some tips for preparing the site and staking your new specimen so it will thrive in its new home.

Combining flowers and plants in one container is an easy and fun way to add variety to your potted plants. Here are a few tips to combining plants for amazing results:

Vigorous and durable, evergreen ground covers are top plants for framing a lawn, masking the bases of trees or planting on slopes. They usually cannot withstand foot traffic, but they do an excellent job of edging walkways or other hard surfaces, pro

The gardening world recognized a superstar the moment it discovered the Australian import known as fan flower. These guidelines will walk you through the basics of planting this beauty.

Sun rose offers multitudes of fresh-looking, 2.5-centimetre-wide (one-inch-wide), single or double rose-like flowers that cover the low-growing, shrub-like plants in late spring to early summer. Here are some quick tips to help you grow and cultivate