1. Protect perennials before the first snow (Alberta & Saskatchewan) Prairie gardeners face brutal winters with limited snow cover and extreme temperature swings. Apply 6-8 inches of mulch to perennial
Dorothy and Jim Patterson had been digging in Winnipeg dirt together for thirty-plus years when reality hit hard. Dorothy’s arthritis, Jim’s bum knee that needed replacing – suddenly their beloved
If your garden needs a little old-school flair, Granny’s Bonnet is ready to tip its cap. With its bonnet-shaped blooms and delicate foliage, Aquilegia canadensis brings a vintage touch to
Bright eyes and bold attitude If heartbreak had a flower, it would be this romantic showstopper. With its arching stems and rows of heart-shaped blooms, dicentra –better known as Bleeding
Monarda brings a buzz to borders Is your garden a bit too quiet? Let bee balm stir things up. With shaggy fireworks of scarlet, pink or purple flowers and a
Love hurts, but it sure looks pretty If heartbreak had a flower, it would be the romantic showstopper Bleeding heart. With its arching stems and rows of heart-shaped blooms, Lamprocapnos
A devilishly striking choice for fiery summer borders If you want to add some infernal heat to your flowerbeds this summer, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is the perfect plant to raise a
