One of the new plant introductions this year, King Tut papyrus, really loves the heat. It seems to put on more height the hotter...
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Beautiful roses for cold climates
Featured on the cover of our Summer issue. Judith Adam writes about big, bold...
Plant portrait of baptisias
Blue false indigo (Baptisia australis) is the Perennial of the Year as selected by...
A growing legacy
The Southampton, Ontario, garden of Chris and Art Eby has a wonderful history. Theresa...
King Tut likes the heat
New plants for 2010
Eagerly anticipated by gardeners are the new plants that nurseries, seed companies and breeders roll out every year. It could be a new colour,...
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Tree peonies in your garden
A way to extend the all-too-short but oh-so-glorious peony season is to include tree peonies in your garden. Paeonia suffruticosa hybrids bloom a week...
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Dashing dahlias
I’m not an expert dahlia grower, but I am an enthusiastic one. Every year, I try six or more different shapes and colours, ones...
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Freshen up pots with new plants
Perhaps it’s time to freshen up your containers. Take a close look your container. If it’s looking tired—or you’re just plain tired of it!—liven...
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Easy steps to gorgeous containers
Choosing Your Container • Choose containers in shapes and styles compatible with your house and landscape. Terra cotta, concrete and cast-iron are beautiful but...
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Buying good plants for containers
Start with healthy plants to help your container garden reach its full potential earlier in the season. Healthy plants bounce back faster after the...
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Herbs are perfect for pots
Herbs make ideal low-maintenance container plants, mainly because most thrive on minimal water and food—within reason, of course. In the case of mints, a...
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