Trees for healthy urban yards Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Native Plants, Trees / Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Thursday, August 12, 2021 Trees are service providers. They offer cooling shade, clean our air and water, sequester carbon and provide birds, insects … Trees for healthy urban yards Continue Reading
Top Urban Shade Trees Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Native Plants, Trees / Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Many local, native trees provide cooling shade for you, your family, your home, and your neighbourhood. They also … Top Urban Shade Trees Continue Reading
Foxglove Beardtongue Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Native Plants, Pollinators / Sunday, June 6, 2021 Tuesday, August 10, 2021 As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small … Foxglove Beardtongue Continue Reading
Alternatives to Invasive Plants Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Plants / Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Friday, August 20, 2021 Aggressive invaders such as periwinkle, goutweed or “snow on the mountain” and English ivy can quickly take over large … Alternatives to Invasive Plants Continue Reading
Great Blue Lobelia Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Native Plants, Urban Homeowners / Friday, April 9, 2021 Monday, June 21, 2021 Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed … Great Blue Lobelia Continue Reading
Shrubs for Bird Communities Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Landscaping for Birds, Native Plants, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Monday, August 2, 2021 Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding … Shrubs for Bird Communities Continue Reading
Eastern White Cedar Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Native Plants, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs … Eastern White Cedar Continue Reading
Paper Birch Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Trees, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Tuesday, July 20, 2021 The unique, peeling white bark of paper birch (Betula papyrifera) make it a year-round standout and homeowner favourite. Available … Paper Birch Continue Reading
