Wild geraniums might be considered a weed to some, but these beautiful woodland flowers deserve consideration when you want ...

Sedums make beautiful ground covers in a wide range of soil conditions and climates, but 'Dragon's Blood' stonecrop really ...

Trimming this shade-tolerant perennial at the right time will keep your plants in good health and your yard tidy ...

Benefits of Evergreen PerennialsThe standards for unwavering greenery are often conifers or broadleaf bushes, but there are countless opportunities to get creative with other evergreen plants. Not ...

* Where to use: Like most asters, ‘Grape Crush’ is a sun-lover that does best in damp, well-drained soil, although it’s a ...

As the vibrant hues of autumn give way to the quiet serenity of winter, many gardeners fear that their landscapes will lose their splash of color. However, planting winter-blooming flowers can keep ...

Transform your yard with small front garden ideas by Charlie Albone. Trees, pots, and groundcovers turn a weedy lawn into a ...

In the final part of her series, Clare Foster talks to Jane Brockbank about a bold, foliage-based scheme she has devised for ...

Ground covers are alive and lush, but they don’t require mowing. There are many kinds and colors of ground cover. Some are simply green like traditional grass, while others bloom through part of the ...

Dear Master Gardener: Does a jasmine plant overwinter well or should I treat it as an annual and toss it when it freezes?

There are many invasive plant species on Vancouver Island, but a few stand out as the worst culprits when it comes to ...