Top Urban Shade Trees
Many local, native trees provide cooling shade for you, your family, your home, and your neighbourhood. They also […] … Continue reading
Plant of the Month
Foxglove Beardtongue
As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small … Continue reading
Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Aggressive invaders such as periwinkle, goutweed or “snow on the mountain” and English ivy can quickly take over large … Continue reading
Great Blue Lobelia
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed … Continue reading
Shrubs for Bird Communities
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding … Continue reading
Eastern White Cedar
Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs … Continue reading
Paper Birch
The unique, peeling white bark of paper birch (Betula papyrifera) make it a year-round standout and homeowner favourite. Available … Continue reading
Smooth Rose
Rosa blanda Smooth rose steals the spotlight in June when its pink petals unfurl to reveal buttery-yellow centres. … Continue reading
Butterfly Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed If you have a sunny spot with well-draining soil, show pollinators hospitality by planting colourful and … Continue reading
Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum Attract pollinators and add colour to your shady space by planting Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum). Also … Continue reading
Winterberry
Ilex verticillata The red berry-like clusters of the Winterberry shrub (Ilex verticillata) provide a striking contrast to the … Continue reading
Blazing Stars
Dense blazing-star versus slender blazing-star Look to Blazing Stars for reliable clumping spikes of mauve flowers to adorn … Continue reading
Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata As many other summer bloomers are still developing their buds, Lance-leaved Coreopsis welcomes summer with bursts … Continue reading