Trees & Shrubs

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

Pomegranates are one of the oldest known fruits with references dating back to ancient Egypt and the Old Testament. Today, they are gaining popularity for their beautiful flowers unique tropical appearance, and antioxidant-rich ruby red arils. While most varieties thrive in hot climates, there are some cold hardy red pomegranate trees that can be successfully … Read more

Leyland cypress are a popular choice for privacy screens and hedges thanks to their dense, evergreen foliage and rapid growth rate But to ensure your leylandii planting thrives and looks its best without encroaching on fences or structures, proper spacing and siting is key. As a fast-growing tree that can reach 60 feet or more … Read more