Plant-Specific Care

Detailed guidance for specific plant types and varieties

10 Minutes

Specialty Gardens

Beautiful Edible Plants That Transform Your Landscape Into a Food Garden

barbara June 10, 2025 0 Comment

Transform your backyard into a feast for both eyes and plate by strategically planting edible perennials like rainbow chard, purple sage, and decorative kale along garden borders. Position striking fruit trees as natural focal...

11 Minutes

Perennial Gardens

Bring Your Shady Garden to Life: Native Perennials That Thrive in the Shadows

barbara June 3, 2025 0 Comment

Transform challenging shade gardens into vibrant native ecosystems by selecting indigenous <a href="https://bluestem.ca/plant-specific-care/shade-garden-secrets-15-stunning-plants-that-thrive-in-low-light/">shade-loving plants</a> adapted to filtered sunlight. Native woodland species like Wild Ginger, Foamflower, and Eastern Wood Fern naturally thrive beneath tree canopies,...

6 Minutes

Ornamental Care

Master These Pruning Techniques to Shape Your Garden Like a Pro

barbara May 27, 2025 0 Comment

Transform your garden’s health and appearance through strategic <a href="https://bluestem.ca/plant-specific-care/master-your-ornamental-tree-pruning-without-killing-your-trees/">ornamental tree pruning techniques</a> that enhance growth, shape, and vitality. Pruning isn’t just about cutting away unwanted branches—it’s an art form that balances plant health...

8 Minutes

Tree and Shade Gardens

Smart Pest Management That Keeps Your Garden Trees Healthy (Without Harsh Chemicals)

barbara May 26, 2025 0 Comment

A pest management program transforms your garden from a buffet for unwanted insects into a thriving, balanced ecosystem. By combining regular monitoring, preventive measures, and strategic interventions, you’ll create a systematic approach that protects...

11 Minutes

Specialty Gardens

Southern Native Plants Transform Your Garden Into a Thriving Ecosystem

barbara May 25, 2025 0 Comment

Transform your southern garden into a thriving ecosystem by embracing the natural beauty and resilience of native plants. From the graceful swaying of purple coneflowers to the bold presence of oakleaf hydrangeas, native plants...

10 Minutes

Perennial Gardens

Tender Perennials: Keep Your Delicate Garden Stars Thriving Year After Year

barbara May 13, 2025 0 Comment

Discover the unique charm of tender perennials, those versatile plants that blur the line between annual and perennial garden favorites. Unlike their hardy cousins, these botanical gems require special protection during harsh winters but...

11 Minutes

Plant-Specific Care

Save These Vanishing Garden Treasures: Why Heritage Plants Matter Now

barbara May 12, 2025 0 Comment

Cultivate living pieces of history in your own backyard through heritage plants – the irreplaceable varieties our ancestors grew for generations. These time-tested heirlooms carry stories of human migration, cultural traditions, and <a href="https://bluestem.ca/plant-specific-care/preserving-our-treasured-wilderness-how-the-natural-heritage-program-protects-biodiversity/">preserving...

12 Minutes

Plant-Specific Care

Create Your Dream Perennial Garden That Blooms Year After Year

barbara May 3, 2025 0 Comment

Transform your backyard into a vibrant, self-sustaining paradise by planning your perennial garden in late winter, precisely mapping plant locations based on sunlight patterns and mature sizes. Select hardy perennials that bloom in different...

9 Minutes

Tree and Shade Gardens

Keep Your New Trees Thriving: A Season-Smart Watering Plan That Works

barbara April 28, 2025 0 Comment

Water newly planted trees deeply and slowly for 30 minutes, 2-3 times per week during the first growing season to <a href="https://bluestem.ca/plant-specific-care/9-secrets-to-help-your-newly-planted-trees-thrive/">help your newly planted trees thrive</a>. Create a 4-foot diameter water ring around...

9 Minutes

Ornamental Care

Make Your Plants Multiply: Simple Propagation Jar Success

barbara April 26, 2025 0 Comment

Transform your favorite houseplants into a thriving collection with a propagation jar – nature’s most elegant multiplication system. This simple yet ingenious method lets you create new plants from existing ones using nothing more...