Archive for the ‘Ornamentals’ Category

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  Small evergreen shrubs for year-round interest

  by Jessica Walliser

  Evergreen plants have much to offer. Not only do they provide four seasons of visual interest to the garden, they also serve as...

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  Flowering shrubs for shade – Top picks for the garden & yard

  by Jessica Walliser

  If you’re a gardener or homeowner with a lot of shade on your property, you may find yourself struggling to find plants...

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  How to plant and grow a cut flower garden

  by Niki Jabbour

  While growing vegetables is my passion, I also grow a cut flower garden because I enjoy having a non-stop supply of beautiful...

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  Types of lilies: 8 beautiful choices for the garden

  by Jessica Walliser

  Lilies are among the most recognizable of all summer garden flowers. Their large, bright flowers suit all types of gardens,...

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  Container plants for full sun: Choices for colour, foliage, and texture in your summer pots

  by Tara Nolan

  Each spring, I collect annuals from a variety of sources. I like to amass a whole bunch of plants with various textures, blooms,...

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  Purple perennial flowers: 24 brilliant choices for big and small gardens

  by Jessica Walliser

  Purple is a powerful color. When the Pantone Color Institute declared a shade of purple named Ultra Violet to be the Color of the...