Spruce up your yard! With cold-weather hardiness, evergreen beauty and a range of sizes and shapes, the many types of spruce trees offer something for every landscape. Spruces are tall, symmetrical ...

Learn why, and how, to add a false cypress to your yard. Add color and texture to your winter scenery with this charming shrub.

Nanaimo's popular tree voucher program is back, allowing homeowners to apply to purchase a $25 voucher for a new tree. As of ...

Intense blue-purple flowers cover compact mounds of fine-textured foliage, creating jewel-like spots of color. Lobelia loves ...

I recently had the good fortune to holiday in one of the Greek islands and what struck me was how lush it was with trees blanketing the ...

With most places in Ontario well below normal rainfall amounts for July, lack of water one of many potential causes.

During the past month, I have had readers ask about what is happening to their boxwood hedges lining walkways, gardens and ...

Bark beetles have impacted nearly 80% of Colorado’s pine forests, and yet ecologists say the devastation is a sign of climate ...

Firefly habitats are declining, but you can help to create a safe space for them in your garden by growing plants that ...

Vines can make a bold backdrop for your hydrangea plant when they're trellised behind them. The lush growth and bright blooms ...

Purple flowers contrast beautifully against green foliage for a striking yard. These options are ideal for shadier garden ...

Ornamental grasses make a valuable contribution to garden design because they add texture and movement. They grow rapidly in ...