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

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 ...

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.

Evergreen clematis is a group of flowers that includes Clematis cirrhosa and Clematis armandii. While both have a pleasant scent, the latter is an especially popular choice when fragrance is the focus ...

How Fast-Growing Climbing Plants Turned My Fence Into a Living Work of Art There's something timeless and quietly power ...

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9 Large-flowered clematis hybrids are fast-growing vines that include hundreds of varieties blooming in shades of blue, purple, pink, burgundy, and white.

Credit: Getty Images Botanical Name: Clematis hybrids Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5-7.5) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 ...

Clematis is one of the most useful and widely grown garden plants. Botanists tell us that there are about 300 Clematis species — some say the true number is nearer to 400 — and that’s before you start ...

Deciduous clematis are hardy in all Oregon climates. Evergreen varieties like sweet-smelling, winter-blooming Clematis armandii are more sensitive to the cold and perform best in western valleys ...