Two of my favorite shade-tolerant perennials are grown primarily for their attractive foliage. Hostas have swordlike bicolor leaves; Heuchera micrantha varieties come in colorful leaf shades including ...

Hellebore, more favourably called Christmas rose, is one of the earliest perennials to bloom. Without blooms, it’s not ...

They can suppress certain weeds, protect the soil from drying sun and wind, and bloom attractively. myHOMEBOOK reveals which ...

It often happens that when a certain color combination appears in your garden, it is simultaneously found on a number of different plants. For me, at this time of the year, it’s orange and yellow. The ...

With ongoing drought concerns in the Okanagan, many local municipalities are recommending climate-friendly plants right now.

A gardener has shared five of the best plants you can grow in your garden to add a 'burst of colour' - even if you don't get ...

This shade-happy ground cover is the perfect way to create a clean, tidy surface under your trees. Plus, it's low-maintenance ...

Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native ...

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

Maintain your lawn can be time-consuming, back-breaking and exasperating. Here are some low-maintenance options to replace ...

We've gathered some ideas for easy maintenance front yard landscaping that won't require much of your attention.

Creeping thyme ( Thymus spp.) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The low-growing plant, also called Breckland thyme or elfin thyme, produces small blooms in shades of pink, ...