1654 Search Results for "hot wing maple"
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Home is where the herbs are
Interest surges in plants for their benefits in cooking and beyond
Homegrown herbs are becoming the next best thing to sliced bread. Growing herbs is part of an eco-friendly lifestyle — they attract beneficial pollinators to the garden and you can cook with and preserve your harvest, too. There is a . . .
Posted: 2019-07-20
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Inspiring ideas for container gardens
Four gardeners share their favourite recipes
I love container gardens because they create an immediate impact. They provide a chance to experiment with new or different plant varieties and play with colours, textures, and unique forms. But there is also the opportunity for creative interpretation. Who . . .
Posted: 2024-07-06
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A new direction
International Peace Garden prepares for massive expansion
If you haven’t visited in a very long time, the first impression you will have of the International Peace Garden is that it is nothing like what you remember. Forget the boring floral clock planted with 2, 000 to 5, . . .
Posted: 2019-10-12
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GARDENING: Winter rescue
How to save your specialty plants for next spring
Specialty plants EXOTIC displays of specialty plants (plants that are not hardy to our Zone 3) can be enjoyed as a temporary pleasure for the summer months only, or steps can be taken to overwinter them for display . . .
Posted: 2011-10-22
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A beautiful arrangement
You needn't be a professional to spruce up your home with flowers
I adore flowers. And yet, until recently, I rarely had them in the house. Florists' arrangements seemed too elaborate, an extravagance I wouldn't permit myself: even the thought of walking into a flower shop was intimidating. Supermarket flowers, though affordable, were . . .
Posted: 2010-11-27
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Rose mallow's time to shine
Gardeners successful in overwintering this hardy hibiscus
After putting all her energy towards growing into a tall, sturdy and leafy shrub-like clump, July is the month when rose mallow hibiscus hybrid reveals herself in all her glory. You wouldn’t want to be a wallflower vying for attention . . .
Posted: 2019-07-13
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RENOVATIONS: Touch wood
Reno of 40-year-old St. Vital home maintains best feature
Paint-brush fever swept the nation in the 1950s and 60s when postwar Canada fell in love with bright interiors and a palette of new colours proffered by manufacturers in the burgeoning economy. The downside to this wanton epidemic was the loss . . .
Posted: 2014-05-24
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Ponds made easy
Swim with the fish and aquatic plants, too
Everyone should have a water feature in their yard, says Riley Scott. The movement of water and the sound it makes brings a magical element to an outdoor landscape. A pond with fish and aquatic plants is the ultimate . . .
Posted: 2022-11-12
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GARDENING: Time to wrap up fall chores
Proper care will protect plants, trees through winter
THE unseasonably warm weather has been perfect for completing fall chores. Start by giving your roses a light pruning. Wait until the ground has hardened, though, before applying a mulch around the base of your rose bushes. Mice would love to . . .
Posted: 2011-10-15
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Gee up your geraniums
Breathe new life into beds and containers with vibrant new varieties
The “why” behind planting geraniums is simple — they are so easy to grow. Plus, there are so many colours to choose from at garden centres, so does it really matter which variety you pick? Most of us are familiar . . .
Posted: 2025-04-26