Christmas tree growers in Atlantic Canada are monitoring the spread of a disease and looking for ways to combat it.

Depending on how large the tree is and how close you’re planting you can try several things. I have had excellent success growing hostas under and near spruce.

The kind of plants you can grow have changed slightly in most regions of Canada according to the federal government’s latest ...

Learn when to plant Fraser fir seedlings for privacy, beauty, and wildlife value year-round. Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is one of the most popular Christmas trees due to its attractive color and ...

Large trees use copious amounts of water to survive; plants trying to grow under an evergreen have a hard time competing for moisture, nutrients and light. Story continues below ...

This beautiful plant boasts vibrant purple flowers that light up shaded spaces, such as the area under a fruit tree. According to Koether, blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) thrives in USDA ...

The balsam fir accounts for about 20 per cent of all trees in New Brunswick. But with its fragrant needles and triangular shape, the tree is most commonly associated with Christmas.

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...