Combine it with-low-growing ferns for textural contrast. One of my favourites is the Japanese painted fern, Athyrium ...

Residents of Warren Court in Cornwall live on a lovely, quiet cul-de-sac, but …. The first half dozen or so houses have had ...

You know hummingbirds love sipping from bright flowers. Attract them with these vibrant options, offering a diverse range of ...

Shrubs and trees can be planted when the ground is not frozen, but should be covered with sheets or frost cloth during hard frosts. Slow-release fertilizers can be used once or twice during the ...

The 'Firewitch' cultivar of cheddar pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) has beautiful, clove-scented flowers. Use it as a ...

Retaining walls don't have to be an eyesore! Give your yard an upgrade with these cascading plants that will give you a ...

Creating a yard that is full of color and interest is the aim of most gardeners, but trying to prolong the impact all year ...

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes.

If you have a lot of shade in your garden, you might feel a bit left out as a gardener. While others have a wide array of ...

Plus, a few words about the sweet pea shrub (Polygala x dalmaisiana) since it seems to be everywhere this spring.

As temperatures rise in early May, the cool-season bedding plants that have put on such ... composted finely ground pine bark or other organic matter over the bed, and then evenly sprinkle an ...

Click or tap for bigger version. The highest resolution can be found on the website of artist Helen Ilus. A map offering boundless ideas for cycling routes around the capital. Have bike, will travel.