The best of the purpleleaf elders, this robust shrub retains its deep burgundy-purple foliage color from spring to fall. What: The best of the purpleleaf elders, sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ Black Beauty ...

If you are a native-plant enthusiast seeking to attract wildlife to your garden, or a homesteader planning an edible hedgerow or a food forest, or a budding herbalist, or a gardener looking for showy, ...

Most of the time I work hard to achieve a desirable outcome in my landscape but, from time to time, a plant comes along that is easy to establish and care for without being too aggressive, is ...

The elder tree is considered to be either an overgrown shrub or a small tree that grows well in sunny conditions. Though a native of Europe, Africa, and some regions in Asia, the elder tree is now ...

Thistles and grass have invaded my son’s long, narrow boundary border where he planted trees and shrubs a year ago. The invasion is unavoidable as there is an unkempt meadow on the other side of the ...

When dusk arrives early and the lawn silvers with dew, small choices change everything. Colour, shape and scent can lift the longest nights. By late October, the right plants deliver light-catching ...