Cycas: Not a Conifer, Not a Palm, and Not a Living Fossil Either!
This article was originally a topic for weird Halloween plants series. After all, the cycas is a palm-like cousin ofContinue Reading
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Mountain Mint: Spotlight on a Winner
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To keep your pots and planters in good condition
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The Spotted Lanternfly: A Beautiful Invader on Canada’s Doorstep
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20 Philodendrons to Grow Indoors
Since their arrival in our homes in the second half of the 19th century, philodendrons have become very popular withContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: What to Do With an Old “Cedar” Hedge?
Question We have a cedar hedge that was probably planted when the house was built 40 years ago. It reachesContinue Reading
Terrariums Made Easy
I have two or three small terrariums at home. I’d often see them passed around on the social networks andContinue Reading
Winter Protection for Bigleaf Hydrangeas
I get a lot of questions about bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), which people here call blue hydrangea, because that’s itsContinue Reading
Zebra Plant: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
November, winter is upon us… With winter comes low light, with heating comes atmospheric dryness and with the short daysContinue Reading