Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

When you're looking for a garden full of blooms from spring to fall, you'll need to choose carefully. Look for reblooming and ...

I’ve moved around a lot, and so have gardened in all sorts of settings. From a small, sun-trapped balcony in east London to a ...

Some plants may look appealing at first, but become costly landscaping headaches. These common choices can be invasive, messy ...

While there are plenty of plants I’d never grow in my garden again, our outdoor space is still full of favourites; think pollinator-friendly blooms like scabiosa, wallflowers, and planters filled with ...

SUMMER is great for being out in the garden, but it’s not ideal when you don’t have any privacy in your outdoor space. To ...

I have been an admirer of the clematis plant species since childhood. Having grown up in Victoria, there was no shortage of stellar clematis visions on which to feast one’s eyes. We even had one that ...

Nanaimo area garden tour. Altrusa International of Nanaimo is hosting its 10th Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in six locations from South to North Nanaimo.

Introducing some evergreen species is one solution, such as the very vigorous Clematis armandii, which will cope quite well with an east-facing wall so long as your garden is mild and relatively ...

Clematis, often called the ‘Queen of Climbers’, is a favourite choice for gardeners. With the right variety, this versatile vine can transform a bare pergola into a romantic retreat, disguise ...