News

Trees are in full leaf and blooms are a plenty in Calgary. Yes, it’s spring! There should be no more chance of frost!!! But this is Calgary.... This is a great time to start planting your garden, and ordering plants online. But remember – the lure of spring flowers may be strong, but it’s important to think ahead. With some planning, you can...

At this time of year people often ask if it’s too early to plant. After all, we could still have a couple more cold spells. Conventional wisdom tells us not to put plants out until the May long weekend, and that’s a good rule of thumb. But this is a great time to start hardening off your new plants. That means bringing...

Well it is not too crazy to expect the unexpected in Calgary. But going from 25 degrees and sunny to -1 and snow in 24 hours is a bit strange. I am sure a lot of you have experienced some damage to your trees, shrubs and perennials. The reason this happens is because everything still is in full leaf and the wet...

This month’s featured plant is a beautiful, flowering tree with stunning, glossy purple leaves and a compact shape that makes it perfect for smaller spaces. Malus x adstringens ‘Durleo’ – or the Gladiator Rosybloom Crabapple – grows to about 20’ high, with a spread of about 6-9’. In the spring it’s covered with a profusion of gorgeous pink, fragrant blossoms, followed by...