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Cottage garden in the city
Hostas and other low-maintenance foliage plants fill the space in front of the century-old, 1½-storey residence, which is sheltered by huge elms and other trees. The dappled shade, however, is not enough to prevent the emergence of roses, daisies and a host of lilies in their season. Viewed from the spacious screened porch, the verdant, plant-packed garden streams out along either side of a wide... read more |
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Carpet a shady corner
Groundcover options, ranging from spring blooming perennials to native woodlanders to shade-loving creeping perennials and dwarf evergreen shrubs, can provide easy-care cover with the interest and excitement of spring flowers and colourful foliage, or understated background to emphasize flowers of impatiens or begonias. Here are some options for ground cover in shade... read more |
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Mesmerizing moss
Moss, considered a scourge in neatly trimmed, well-manicured lawns, is now becoming the groundcover of choice for damp shady areas. This lovely, springy-underfoot-stuff is a perfect fit for a shady grotto where it can be paired with ferns and delicate plants such as Epimedium or the beautiful Solomon’s seal.
There are hundreds of types of moss but here are four common types... read more |
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Organic Mulch – Magic for Your Garden
Conserve moisture. Reduce weeds. Improve winter survival. Add to soil fertility and organic matter. And reduce waste from your yard. Sounds too good to be true? Mulching will do all this and also reduce the amount of work needed to grow a fine garden... read more |
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The Bitter Cost of De-Icing Our Roads
Do we know what we are really paying for the salt that is used to keep the ice off our roads in winter? The question has had little public attention in recent years. But a clear and careful public accounting could very well lead to major changes in the way we cope with winter ice... read more |
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