I’ve written about spireas in this space before, declaring Spiraea thunbergii ‘Fujino Pink’ to be my favourite, but I’ve changed my mind; Glow Girl birchleaf spirea (S. betulifolia Glow Girl) is my new favourite. After all, if you ask any gardener to name her favourite plant, she’ll name whatever is … [Read More of this week's garden newsletter...] about Don’t overlook spireas
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Easygoing rhododendrons
I’ve never had much success growing rhododendrons. Looking back at the sad specimens I’ve given up on over the years, I blame poor locations (they need more sun than I realized) and exposed locations … [Read More...] about Easygoing rhododendrons
Garden container combos to try this year
Traditionally, the long May weekend has been the signal for gardeners to start planting, although for many parts of Canada, it’s still too iffy for heat-loving plants to go in the ground. There’s also … [Read More...] about Garden container combos to try this year
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Spring garden in centre of Montreal West
Joyce sent us photos of her garden in the centre of Montreal West because she's happy that her tulips have not been damaged by squirrels this spring. "This is the first year I have used Plantskyyd … [Read More...] about Spring garden in centre of Montreal West
6 steps to a beautiful perennial border
The notion of designing and planting a new perennial border may fill veteran gardeners with anticipatory glee, but new gardeners often experience sensations more akin to a panic attack. Not to worry: … [Read More...] about 6 steps to a beautiful perennial border
Off schedule: Italian honeysuckle
The lovely Italian honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium, Zone 6, possibly Zone 5 with protection) is finally in flower, and is quite late this year. I expected it to bloom while the spring air was still … [Read More...] about Off schedule: Italian honeysuckle
Heat-proof lobelias
Plant breeders are a restless group, revisiting plants they’ve previously improved to see what more can be accomplished. I’m a great fan of annual lobelia (Lobelia erinus), available with intensely … [Read More...] about Heat-proof lobelias