Flower Gardening

10 Beautiful Deciduous Trees with Heart-Shaped Leaves

Stunning trees with so much interest! Unique heart shaped leaves, vibrant pink blossoms & brilliant fall colours! “Forest Pansy”: Award winning, striking foliage with purple/green shade. Scarlet new foliage, and a brilliant fall change into yellows and reds! Full sun for part shade and grows 20-25 feet tall and wide. Makes a beautiful landscape/shade tree. … Read more

Where to Find Cape Primrose Plants for Sale

The Cape primrose, also known as streptocarpus, is a fantastic houseplant that produces an abundance of colorful blooms. With trumpet-shaped flowers borne on arching stems above strap-like leaves, it’s easy to see why they are often mistaken for orchids. Cape primroses are native to South Africa but have become popular houseplants worldwide thanks to their … Read more

Vinca Major vs Vinca Minor: Key Differences Between These Popular Ground Covers

Periwinkles are low-growing evergreen perennials, useful for covering the ground to prevent weeds and for planting up awkward spots. Periwinkles have long stems of glossy evergreen foliage in plain green or variegated with white, yellow, or cream, which provide colour and interest all year round. Blue, white or purple starry flowers appear from spring to … Read more

New Growth on Roses is Red – Is This Normal?

When you walk through your rose garden and notice bright red new shoots sprouting on your bushes, it’s natural to wonder if something is wrong. While red new growth can indicate disease, it’s also a normal part of the growth cycle for many rose varieties. Learning to identify healthy red canes versus disease symptoms will … Read more