Trimming hedges, the right time
When should a hedge be trimmed, what is the right timing, and how should one go about it best?
Cypress
Tall and slender, the cypress tree is a favorite for its distinctive shape and bearing.
Chamaecyparis, the Lawson false cypress
Chamaecyparis is a very beautiful conifer that looks very ornamental, often called the Lawson cypress, Port Orford cedar or false cypress.
In dry gardens, landscaping works wonders
Dry soil, full of rocks, not a nutrient in sight? Seems like a harsh environment where plants can’t grow! Fear not! Just select plants that evolved specifically to thrive in those environments, and compensate for the worst drawbacks with a few astute landscaping tricks. Discover our tips to create an easy and thriving dry garden! […]
Plants for a fabulous oceanfront garden
Coastal climate batters seaside garden plants with many hardships: strong winds (even hurricanes), sea spray, dry summers, poor soil…
Cypress canker
Cypress canker is really the only disease known to this conifer. Although generally quite hardy, a canker infection can devastate
Cypress tree, a superb conifer
The cypress is certainly one of the kings of the conifers to establish elegant hedges, but it is also remarkable as a standalone specimen.
Leyland cypress, the king of hedges
The Leyland cypress is certainly one of the conifers most used to set up a hedge.
Small conifers and dwarf conifers for pots, containers and small gardens
At the onslaught of Winter, the garden loses most of its structure and greenery. Small conifers are a great opportunity to restore some of these volumes thanks to the many possibilities these dwarf-sized evergreens share.
Allergic to pollen? Types of plants to avoid, and what to replace them with
Sneezing, red eyes, runny noses… spring is the time when allergy-triggering plants spread their pollen. A horrible season for allergy-prone people!
