Swiss Stone Pine: The Alps… Pine
Swiss Stone Pine seems to be an uncommon tree in every aspect. We rarely see it in our landscape here in Manitoba, bu...
Amur Maackia
Amur Maackia, first thing that I asked when I heard about this tree is where did that name come from. You may have he...
Agincourt Beauty Lilac: A Cut Above the Rest
"A Cut Above the Rest", it’s a play on words segueing into Lilacs. Lilacs make great cut flowers! I have not seen the...
Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth: The Tragic Love Story
Love Lies Bleeding, also known as Amaranth, is a gorgeous plant getting monstrously ta...
How Close is Too Close? (Part 2)
Now where did we leave off last time? Oh yes I was talking about plants being too close to the house causing heat and...
Not So Seedy (Part 1)
It’s quite common to have customers desire trees that don’t produce fruit or seeds. It’s the low maintenance thing. N...
Need a Rose?
The Rose has to be the most iconic garden shrub of all. There is something classic, tr...
Spirea: True or False?
There are some trees and shrubs that are simply underrated and I think one that is the...
Sensation Lilac: Its Sensational!
I was surprised when I first heard Sheldon recommend lilacs as a wind blocking hedge, ...