Osmanthus heterophyllus “Goshiki” Variegated False Holly Osmanthus heterophyllus “Goshiki” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Shade Water: Regular, Drought Tolerant Once Established This colorful, compact shrub will form a dense mound of holly-like foliage 4ftContinue reading
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Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia Magnolia Grandiflora Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular True to its name, this is the iconic magnolia that is native to the deep south of theContinue reading
Twisted Heath
Erica cinerea “Golden Drop” Twisted Heath Erica cinerea “Golden Drop” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Orange over yellow, short, needle-like foliage, held on coppery stems is what makes this sprawlingContinue reading
Eleagnus
Eleagnus x ebbingei “Gilt Edge” Eleagnus Eleagnus x ebbingei “Gilt Edge” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This striking, dense, evergreen shrub is a fast grower when it’sContinue reading
Foam Flower
Foam Flower Tiarella “Sugar and Spice” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full / Part Shade Water: Regular Here’s a hard-working little perennial for the fronts of your shady borders and in shady containers. It forms a moundContinue reading
Dwarf Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo “Pumilio” Dwarf Mugo Pine Pinus mugo “Pumilio” Type: Coniferous Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun Water: Regular This diminutive pine is a useful, versatile, and tough landscape plant. The Dwarf Mugo is part of aContinue reading
Garden Pot Shopping!
Pot shopping!! Join us while we tour Old Farm Garden Centre and Old Farm Garden Stone to find pots for a client. Check out all the cool stuff and get some hints for pot designContinue reading
Creeping Taiwan Bramble
Rubus pentalobus Creeping Taiwan Bramble Rubus pentalobus (also R. calycinoides, R. rolfei) Type: Evergreen Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular, Drought Tolerant once established This native of Taiwan (duh) featuresContinue reading
Garden Design Consult with Jackie & Aaron!
Part 1: Join us as we do a tour of Jackie and Aaron’s property in the Westshore (Langford, BC). We’ll share their concerns and John’s ideas for making it a beautiful spot fit for kidsContinue reading
Silver Dollar Tree
Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Tree Eucalyptus cinerea Type: Evergreen Large Shrub or Small Tree Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Today’s post is dedicated to my amazing son, who is 24 today! This striking, fast-growing, AustralianContinue reading