With so many beautiful options, choosing native plants can be an overwhelming experience, especially for novice gardeners. To help narrow the field,…

Choose healthy plants with greater growth and flowering potential. It is better to choose a smaller plant that has many basal

There are not many drawbacks to using native plants. The main disadvantages may be availability, if you are looking for pure native…

More and more people are becoming concerned about the use of chemicals on their lawns and how these products adversely affect birds…

Landscaping for a wildlife habitat should include plants ranging in size and density, from small evergreen shrubs to tall, full-grown trees. Plants…

Many horticultural varieties of native plants have been developed in recent years. However, these varieties, which are commonly sold in nurseries and…

A quality seed blend containing black oil sunflower, safflower and sunflower chips will attract a wide variety of summer birds. Safflower seed…

One of the most important factors in successful native plant gardening (or any gardening, for that matter) is site preparation; in fact,…

Creating a backyard haven for wild birds is easy when you understand the type of habitat that fulfils their basic needs. While…

While homeowners across Canada can reap great benefits and enjoyment from using native plants in their gardens, there are some considerations to…