Select Plants for Your Garden
Selection Criteria
Colour
Blooms in
Sun or Shade
Soil
Zone
Height
Pollinators
Prairie Dock
Silphium Terebinthinaceum displays its bright yellow flowers on tall stems in late summer. They attracts pollinators, birds.
Canada Milk Vetch
Attract hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and bees with Canada Milk Vetch – a beautiful flower perfect for bouquets, heavy clay soils and winter flowerpots. Perfect for restoration gardens, erosion control and dry climates.
Blue Flag Wild Iris, Quebec’s Floral Emblem
Blue Flag Iris flowers symbolize power, with the three petals representing wisdom, faith, and courage. Use petals for perfumes and potpourri.
Grass Leaved Goldenrod Adds Colour
Grass-Leaved Goldenrod is a colourful upright perennial. The bright yellow plants are suitable for cottage gardens, borders, and meadows.
Growing Ginger Root
Discover how to successfully grow ginger in Zone 5a or higher climate. Learn about selecting and planting the right root, as well as tips for a bountiful harvest.
Rain Barrel Tips
Rain barrels are a great way to collect water to use on your lawn and garden. Here are tips on how to save on your water bill.
Awesome Astilbe – Shade, Sun and Moisture
Even though Astilbe is typically known as a shade perennial, it tolerates full sun, as long as there is enough moisture.
Red Oak is An Important Tree
The northern red oak is one of the most important trees for timber development in North America. Discover more facts on the Red Oak.
How to Grow and Care for a Lantana Plant
Grow beautiful, low-maintenance lantana for your home or garden with the right materials and tips. Lantana plants are easy to start from seed and suitable for growing in containers indoors or outdoors. Learn how to start, repot, and care for lantanas today!
Hostas and other Shady Characters!
Hostas are lush, leafy perennials that thrive in shade to part sun. Sought after for their leaves and their ability to thrive in shade.
Yellow Giant Hyssop Quick Growth Guide
Yellow Giant Hyssop grows quickly and Its blooms are thriving nectar for bumblebees, sweat bees, and butterflies. Discover more.
Starry False Solomon’s Seal
Starry False Solomon's Seal has attractive foilage, flowers, and berries that form a dense groundcover once established. We discuss its care.
Common Blue Violet Is an Offical Flower
Common Blue Violet is a ground cover that provides an early nectar source for pollinators. Read more about this official state flower.
Baptisia is a Sure Bet
Baptisia australis is beautiful and a sure bet to be introduced into your garden. It looks nice even after it’s done blooming.
How To Grow Forget-Me-Not Flower
Discover the allure of forget me not flowers, whether as annuals or perennials. Perfect for gardeners wanting dainty, heavenly blooms. Buy or grow seeds!