Trees & Shrubs

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Red tip photinia, also known as Fraser photinia, is a broadleaf hybrid shrub that gets its name from the striking red color of its young leaves. Red tip photinia thrives in full sun, though it can handle partial shade, and in alkaline, well-draining soil. In fact, this shrub is even fairly drought-tolerant. The red robin … Read more

As winter chills give way to spring warmth, Mother Nature is rejuvenated with flushes of vibrant green. Many people anticipate this hallmark of spring, the return of lush greenery as trees unfurl their fresh leaves. Let’s discover more about when and how trees leaf out, explore early and late bloomers, address concerns about when leaves … Read more

If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Instagram, you might’ve seen a recent video sharing how we prepare our wreaths every winter for the fall. Hundreds of fresh wreaths are placed in our barn to dry out so that they can be decorated for our fall collection. Some of these wreaths will be decorated … Read more

Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a versatile, robust and attractive ornamental hedging plant that’s well suited to creating privacy screens, and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Also known as common laurel or English laurel, cherry laurel is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Rosaceae (rose) family. It’s native to regions in south-eastern … Read more

Cherry trees are popular ornamental trees, prized for their beautiful spring blossoms and tasty summer fruits. However, to keep your cherry tree healthy and productive, it’s important to understand what’s going on below the soil surface. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at cherry tree roots – how they grow, spread, and function. … Read more

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The Stewartstonian azalea (Rhododendron ‘Stewartstonian’) is a gorgeous broadleaf evergreen shrub that delivers an incredible display of color in spring gardens. When allowed to reach its mature size over 3-5 years, this plant truly comes into its own, blanketing itself in masses of bright reddish-orange blooms. If you have the patience to nurture a young … Read more

My latest hydrangea crush is the Limelight hydrangea tree! Have you heard of or seen these lovely trees? These low maintenance plants produce beautiful and charming blooms that will leave you wanting more. Today’s post is all about the best tips for Limelight hydrangea trees. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click … Read more

Beautiful blossom and a bounty of bright red fruits. Wild cherry , one of the prettiest native trees, is relished by gardeners and wildlife. Mature trees can grow to 30m and live for up to 60 years. The shiny bark is a deep reddish-brown with prominent cream-coloured horizontal lines called lenticels. The second part of … Read more