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- Aug 4
- 4 min
8 High-Contrast Perennial Pairings
The hot, glaring sun washes out colour, so here are 8 high-contrast perennial pairings to add some "pop" to your garden!
- Jul 21
- 3 min
Summer Colour for the Shade
Keep your shade garden looking dazzling throughout summer with these great shrub and perennial suggestions!
- Jul 7
- 8 min
Gardening with Wildlife
Learn how to minimize animal impacts on your garden, with an emphasis on prevention, in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post!
- Jun 23
- 3 min
More Bees Please!
We need bees! Let's create a safe haven for them. Here are 10 tips you can follow to make this world a better place for our bees.
- Jun 9
- 7 min
Finding Your Fragrance: A Guide to Scented Plants
Find your fragrance! Whether you're seeking a plant that smells like bubblegum, baby powder, or an outhouse, we've got you covered.
- May 26
- 4 min
10 Shrubs & Perennials for All-Summer-Long Colour
Here's a list of 10 hardy shrubs & perennials, some old & some brand new this year, guaranteed to provide you with constant summer colour!
- May 12
- 3 min
Japanese Azaleas
Which azalea will you choose for your garden? Here is a quick overview of varieties that can be found locally.
- Apr 28
- 3 min
The Allure of French Lilacs
Lilacs are a great addition to your garden with their beautiful flowers and sweet scent. Bonus: the flowers are edible!
- Apr 14
- 5 min
A Cut Flower Calendar
In this blog post, Mike makes suggestions for a cut-flower garden that will offer you cut flowers from January through to December!
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Simply Sempervivum
Check out Sempervivum, aka 'Hens & Chicks', if you're looking for a myriad of foliage textures and colours in a bullet-proof perennial.
- Mar 17
- 4 min
Edible Berries from A to Z
Explore some fun and unusual edible berry varieties in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post!
- Mar 3
- 3 min
D Is for Daphne
Daphne shrubs are highly sought after for their intoxicating fragrance. Learn more about Daphne shrubs in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post!
- Feb 17
- 4 min
The Month-By-Month Alba Garden
Do you want an all-white (alba) garden? Mike offers different options by month so you can enjoy white blooms and foliage all year round.
- Feb 3
- 4 min
Which Witch Hazel?
Blooms and sweet fragrance mid-winter? Yes, please! The only question is, which Witch Hazel is right for you?
- Jan 20
- 3 min
Roses Worth Looking For
2022 will be a year of plant shortages, but you can preorder some of our favourite rose varieties online now! Check them out!
- Jan 6
- 5 min
22 New Plants for ’22
Are you eager to get gardening again? Here's a glimpse of 22 new plant introductions to get you excited about gardening in 2022.
- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
The Perfect Christmas Tree
Go on a moving stroll down memory lane with Mike Lascelle until he shows you what the perfect Christmas tree really looks like.
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Designing a White Christmas
Don't get blue! You can still have a white Christmas during a green Christmas season. Allow plant blogger, Mike Lascelle, to show you how!
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Your Guide to Christmas Porch Pots
Want to create your own winter porch pot but don't know where to start? Here's a step-by-step tutorial for you!
- Nov 4, 2021
- 4 min
Winter Heather Is Better
Why is Winter Heather better than Scotch Heather, Irish Heath, or Summer Heather? Find out in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post!