Raised bed gardens are a great way to deal with a large expanse of concrete without having to tear out the concrete pad. Not only do they add a welcome note of green, growing plants … Read more
Lamb’s Ear, or Stachys byzantine, is a tough perennial native to Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus. As you might imagine from its native range, it’s used to growing in dry conditions and so it’s a … Read more
Native to Japan and China, Pachysandra is a hardy evergreen ground cover that is also known as Japanese Spurge. Because it thrives in shady locations with dry soil, it’s an ideal choice for planting under … Read more
Native to Europe and the Middle East, peppermint plants produce one of the most instantly recognizable flavours in the world. Used in everything from chewing gum to cleaning products, peppermint is easily grown in home … Read more
Sempervivum is an evergreen succulent plant that is remarkably low-maintenance, as well as being so hardy that they can survive winters as far north as zone 3. Because they are succulents, Sempervivum will rarely need … Read more
Viburnums are one of the most delightful trees or shrubs to add to your landscape, as their sweetly scented blossoms will perfume the air around them when they bloom in spring. While they will quickly … Read more
Yews are one of the most popular plants for hedging, as they are tough, hardy, and quickly grow to form a dense hedge. Depending on the variety, Yew is reliably winter hardy as far north … Read more
Begonias are a classic potted plant for both indoors and outdoors gardening. With their glossy, waxy leaves and colourful blooms, they’ve been popular since the Victorian era, both in container plantings and as annual bedding … Read more
Some plants seem perfectly designed for container growing, and creeping Jenny, or moneywort, definitely fits in this category. Because it can be extremely invasive when grown in the ground, it’s actually recommended for container growing … Read more
First discovered on the tropical island of Java in the 1800s, coleus plants, with their brilliantly coloured and patterned foliage, became a huge hit in Victorian gardens and homes, and their popularity continues to the … Read more