A Naturalist’s Garden And Pollinator Friendly Plants
Each of us can do our part in making our gardens pollinator friendly. Whether you wish to plan a habitat or plant a few plants, it all goes to building a sanctuary for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. And while these are the most commonly thought of pollinators, many other beneficial insects and birds do their part, forming an essential contribution to life on this shared planet.
The Campanula or bellflower are low-growing perennials. Here are recommendations and tips on where to plant, and how to grow and care for them.
The primula candelabra group is one of the most elegant in the primrose family. Learn where to plant and how to grow candelabra primulas.
Arbutus Madrone and Strawberry Tree are evergreens. Learn where to plant and how to grow and care for arbutus trees and shrubs.
Asclepias tuberosa, butterfly weed or orange milkweed, attracts butterflies to a garden. Here are tips how to grow and care this plant.
Aromatic Russian sage is a summer and autumn flowering perennial. Here are tips for where to plant and how to grow Perovskia atriplicifolia.
Heather and heath guide with details where to plant and how to grow and prune your shrubs. A popular low-growing evergreen flowering plant.
Growing Skimmia japonica (Japanese Skimmia) is easy. They are reliable evergreen shrubs. Learn how to care for this shade-loving plant.
Sedums, also known as stonecrop, are hardy perennials. Following guide with tips for growing sedum show how to plant and care for stonecrop.
Popular plants that have daisy-like flower shape. Here are recommendations of daisy-like flowers. All easy to grow and great as cut flowers.
Fall gardens are full of colour. Here we offer plant recommendations for autumn and gardening jobs to be completed before winter.
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is a popular perennial plant for summer gardens. Here is a planting and care guide for growing tickseed.
The Rudbeckia, often called Black-Eyed Susan or Coneflower is a summer and autumn favourite. They are easy to grow with this plant guide.