Parkland Garden 2011 Garden Guide

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Happenings at Parkland

Courses: We offer spring, summer and winter courses. For a complete listing, visit our website at www.parklandgarden.ca

Private Garden Tours: View spectacular private gardens in and around Red Deer – July 27 5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.. Please call to register.

Weddings: Planning that special day? How about an outdoor garden wedding? Call us for details.

Craft & Market Sales: November 12, 19 & 26 & December 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Ice Sculptures: Visit us mid-December to view our renowned ice sculptures and come inside to see our display of amazing Christmas trees and astounding array of poinsettias.

“Our Guarantee”

All our plants are guaranteed to be true to name, top quality, healthy and free of insects or disease. If you should have any

problems or concerns please contact us.

Trees and shrubs are guaranteed for one (1) year from date of purchase and for the original purchase value.

Our guarantee applies to trees or shrubs that fail to grow after being properly planted and cared for in a

recommended area. Guarantee excludes damage done by animals, chemicals, vandalism or nursery stock planted in

above ground containers.

The original receipt and nursery stock must be presented prior to or at time of adjustment. For more information on returns of plant material, please call us at 403.346.5613.

We are also offering a 5 year warranty with purchase of MYKE. See www.premiertech.com/myke and ask our Specialists for details.

Delivery Service

We realize that some of our customes may not have the ability to transport their statuary, trees or furniture home. We will recommend a delivery service for your convenience.

There is a fee for delivery and prior arrangements need to be made.

Delivery service does not apply to bulk products. Please contact our information centre for all your delivery inquiries.

Parkland Nurseries & Garden CentreLocated three minutes east of 30th Avenue on Highway 11Red Deer, AB, T4N 5E2www.parklandgarden.caP 403.346.5613E [email protected]

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Long Reach Pruner - For do it yourself home ownersPruning Tool – The Long Reach Pruner by Corona

Height is 65” - Ideal for pruning high or low without bending

Pruning head rotates & swivels for unlimited cutting positions

New power glide comfort grip eliminates tangled ropes

Light weight only 2.5 lbs

Cascata Rain BarrelsHolds 65 gallons of water, is 43”x25”

Is both aesthetic and practical

Made of roto-moulded plastic, and is 3/8” thick

Able to withstand harsh temperatures

Guaranteed not to chip, crack, or fade.

Fits 3 & 4” drain spouts

Dig It GlovesFeatured on the ‘Dragons Den’

Tough & easy care gloves

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Rainforest Ecological SprinklersReduce water consumption by 1/3 per year

Work off high or low pressure

Ideal for well systems

Will not clog in hard water conditions

Run with only ONE moving part

Each sprinkler head will give you 1900 sq feet of coverage

with a 6-50 Ft diameter spray, faucet controlled

Outdoor Living Wanda Tech Umbrella’s. Strong & Durable. Multi colors.

Vivere Hammocks. Tree attachments & stands available.

Great selection of Table sets, Bistro sets and Benches.

CompostersWide range of sizes

Compost turner – crank the handle – turn your compost

NEW 201 1 garden centre products

RECYCLED ECO SPRINKLER

We are pleased to be offering products that help people reduce their carbon footprint.

RAINFOREST SPIKE SPRINKLER

ACHILA COMPOSTER DIG IT HANDWEAR

CASCATA RAIN CATCHER URN

CASCATA RAIN BARREL with crown planter

Sure Gro Soil Mixes W E E D F R E E M I X E S

Container Mix for unequalled vigor & luster

Rich blend of peat moss, humus, compost, sand, &

calcinated clay

Potting Soil for optimal blooming

A rich blend of peat moss, humus, compost & perlite

Vegetable Garden & Herbs for a bountiful harvest

A blend of compost, peat moss, humus, and sand

Alfred Prins A Certified

Horticulturist, with 26 years at Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre,

and as many years of experience with

Alberta’s climate. Our KING of ROSES is also a radio

personality, and enjoys gardening on his acreage too!

Christine CorneliusA family oriented lady that enjoys all new technology, Christine has been with Parkland

Garden Centre for 18 years! She has a

Bachelor of Applied Horticulture, and is also a

Certified Horticultural Technician.

Trudy WattOur Garden Centre merchandiser, Truday has been with us

for 20 years! As well as holding a

Bachelor of Applied Horticulture, Trudy has

certification in Floral Design, and is a Canadian Accredited Floral Designer. You can see why our Garden Centre displays are so unique and captivating! Trudy enjoys reading and has a flair for design.

Serena ZwickerHolds a diploma in Horticulture, with a major in Landscaping.

Graduating with honours, Serena

has been with us for 6 years, providing

you with a plan for all your landscaping needs. Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre is proud to have her on board!

Petunia “Black Velvet” the world’s first black petunia – great in mixed combo’s with white euphorbia and red calibrachoa.

Petunia “Phantom” – a sister to black velvet, but has a yellow star on each bloom!

Petunia Alpunia Rose – new drought and cool tolerant petunia with star shaped rose coloured blooms.

Mandevilla – two new colors – “Burgundy” and “Stars and Stripes” – red with white streaks. Do not overwater, provide well drained soil, and grow in bright light.

Oriental Lily “Majic Star” all new fully double red and white fragrant lily. Plant in sun, or partial shade. Will grow 10 – 25 cm in size. Protect from strong winds.

Cauliflower – 3 new colors in biodegradable pots. Orange “Cheddar”, Purple “Graffiti”, and Green Romanesco Carnival!

Thurbengla Orange and Yellow, now in beautiful Urns, with trellises approximately a meter tall.

New biodegradable “Salad Bowls” planted with a mixture of salad greens.

New “Multi-cut” mixed varieties in starter pots for instant hanging pots. One starter planted in an 8” hanging pot, or 3 starters in a 10” hanging pot grows into a full multi-colored floral combo. We have 8 different flowering theme’s!

Mixed succulents in dish garden arrangements make beautiful drought tolerant patio table planters for full sun!

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First, with all the rain last summer, and our new Myke products, newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials should have had a very good establishment year.

Secondly, most gardens did provide a good harvest.

And lastly, with all the moisture and snowfall that came before the severe cold in late November, our trees, shrubs, and perennials should be well set for good winter survival. Barring any unusual weather “events” in late winter and early spring our plants should come through the winter in fine form. That means a very good start to gardening in 2011!

While the snow flies, we at Parkland are busy sourcing and ordering all the wonderful products we have come to be known for over the past 40 years, plus a number of new exciting products. We have the widest selection of seeds (arriving in January), and bulbs (arriving in March) available in Central Alberta. We do not carry ’Genetically Modified Organisms’ seeds, or bulbs. We do carry a fine selection of heritage, heirloom, and organic seeds.

Parkland also carries Central Alberta’s widest selection of potted flowering annuals and vegetables, most of which are grown in our very own greenhouses. Most exciting this year are two new “phantom” petunias. One is an all black flowered variety, and the other black with a cream coloured star. Both were trialed last year, and we’re quite excited to have them for this spring.

Also, we will have red and rose coloured “Sun patiens” impatiens, that will grow in full sun; a new setcrea with pink & purple stripes; new varieties of coloured cauliflower, more heritage tomatoes, the list is endless! These will be available from mid-April on.

There will be mixed salad greens grown right in bio-degradable, attractively coloured salad bowls, novelty herbs and vegetables (also grown in biodegradable pots), and so much more.

Remember to bring in your mesh bottom plastic bedding plant trays for recycling and you will get a 50 cent credit coupon for each tray returned in good useable condition.

Adding to all of this year’s excitement we will provide a variety of exotic flowering plants from Florida in May, which will add that tropical flair to your patio gardens! See you in the spring!

By Alfred Prins

2010 was quite a year in the garden – from a heavy snowstorm at the end of May, to rain all spring and summer, to a killing frost the third weekend in September. We certainly faced our share of challenges – and so, we wonder – how did we all fare, and what might we expect for 2011?



All life in the plant world is dependent on water to sustain itself. It is the great dissolver of minerals and nutrients required for plant growth. Plants acquire all their “food” via the water they take up through their roots and leaves. Water also flushes away excessive chemicals and toxic minerals, or at least dilutes them to harmless levels.

Plants take in water and nutrients by a process called osmosis. This means the movement of water from wetter areas outside the root to less wet conditions inside the root; and it also means nutrients move from lower concentrations in the soil to higher concentrations inside the root. If an imbalance occurs in these conditions, the plant will have great difficulty growing.

The most obvious imbalance would be drought, but the same result happens when nutrients or adverse minerals in the soil become too concentrated. This can be caused by over fertilization or pollution, but the most common cause is from the use of irrigation water that is high in salts or adverse minerals.

The easiest and quickest recommendations: Collect rainwater, or melt snow in the winter. We carry top quality rain barrels, and a wide selection of watering cans!

Alfred Prins Certified Horticulturist

just add water!

If only it was that simple!

1 Many lilacs don’t bloom at all until they are several years old. Some bloom better, or only, in alternate years.

2 Too much fertilizer. Too much nitrogen can cause excessive suckering, lessen winter hardiness, increase vulnerability to pests and disease. Choose a light application. Select a fertilizer with a high middle number – high in phosphate. A good choice would be 4-12-8. Remember: bloom, prune, then fertilize.

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lilacsBy Kristine Stenner,

Greenstar

Why won’t it bloom?3 If it’s not receiving the six hours of sun it needs, or has

become overshadowed by surrounding landscape, you may need to thin its environment or relocate the lilac.

4 Root damage can cause the plant to stop flowering until its strength is built back up.

5 If soil is not draining well, the plant will appear “leggy” and may not survive.

6 Most lilacs are drought-resistant; however, if drought was severe enough, the lilac’s blooming capacity would be diminished the following year.

7 Too harsh a climate for the type of lilac you have chosen can also contribute to the plant’s bloom success. Conversely, lilacs that do require harsh, cold winters may not bloom in climate Zone 7 or warmer.

In today’s world of high-priced real estate and smaller yards, garden spaces are becoming more compact. Gardeners need not despair however, as there are many options for small gardens, such as: » Grow vines on lattices or arbours » Grow narrow columnar trees such as Swedish Aspen » There are many compact, dwarf shrubs and evergreens that

look great. » Try topiaries – sculptured shrubs or evergreens

that look great » Vegetables may be grown in Square Foot gardens, (raised

beds). » Flowers may be grown in patio planters, hanging baskets, or

boxes and bags that are hung on fences, etc. » Fruit trees may be espaliered to grow up against walls » While it is nice to have some lawn, keep it to a minimum.

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2011 Calendar of CoursesPre-register in person at the Garden Centre or by telephone 403.346.5613. Please contact us if you would like more information or to make suggestions for future courses or events. Check our calendar often for updates!

Guest Speaker, Sion Hart – Organic GardeningSimon Haret (B.A.), known as “The Organic Mechanic”, is an Organic Gardening Specialist and Technical Advisor from lower mainland British Columbia, and is a contributing author to Plant Talk Magazine. This audience directed talk will answer your questions about pesticides, fertilizers and alternative gardening methods all relating to organic gardening. This dynamic session will get you excited about gardening this spring! Limited Space!Cost: $15.00 plus GSTFriday, April 29 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Container Gardening – Hanging Moss BasketsCreate your own moss basket using a selection of plants and flowers in this hands-on session. Learn about proper care,watering and fertilizing. The beautiful planted moss basket you take home will give you a summer full of enjoyment on your patio or balcony.Please call 403-346-5613 to register or for information.Cost: $60.00 plus GST - includes plants, basket and suppliesSaturday, April 30 9:00am to 12:00pm

Donna Balzer, author of “No Guff Vegetable Gardening” – Book Signing!Join CBC Radio personality and author Donna Balzer for a talk, demo and book signing for her new book released March 15th, 2011 “No Guff Vegetable Gardening”, written with co-author Steven Biggs. New and experienced vegetable gardeners alike will smile as garden coach Donna Balzer lays it on the table: there isn’t only one right way to grow vegetables. No Guff. Lots of fun.Please call 403-346-5613 to register or for information.Cost: $15.00 plus GSTSaturday, June 11 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Queen of Flowers – The RoseAlfred will share his deep love of this Queen of Flowers and reveal his secrets to a beautiful rose garden to enhance your own garden. From the old to the new, this course will explore the kingdom of the rose through colourful slides and a guided tour of the many varieties of roses in our display gardens and sales areas.Cost: $15.00 plus GSTSaturday, July 9 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Private Garden TourView some spectacular private gardens n and around Red Deer. Travel in a luxury coach accompanied by our staff to give you a tour and information regarding these beautiful yards and gardens. Enjoy an evening of fun and light refreshments. Please call 403.346.5613 to register.Cost: $40.00 plus GSTWednesday, July 27 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.


The best perennials come out of the blue™Enjoy beautiful fl owers every year when you plant hardy, Canadian grown Heritage Perennials®! Look for our distinctive blue pots, they are your assurance of success in your garden.

By Christine Cornelius

Most people like to have a strawberry, or two, growing in their garden, because there is nothing better than a fresh strawberry.

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strawberriesWith all of the information available, it is hard to sift through all the data – good, bad, and ugly.

Three different types of strawberries are available:

Day-Neutral – strawberries that are medium in size, and produce throughout the season. Spring until frost, produce a small harvest, but good to pick and eat fresh.

Ever bearing – strawberries that are medium to large, and produce twice a season, great for jam and processing.

June bearing – produces large berries in June, and is great for processing and fresh eating.

Strawberries need full sun-to grow with a lot of moisture but not boggy, just enough to keep the berries sweet and juicy. If you choose to put strawberries in containers, then be prepared to over winter them in the ground. They will do well in containers, but most people use

them as annuals in those situations. If you plant them in a vegetable garden they will live for two years. Then you have to let the runners go. These produce new rejuvenated plants and your production stays high as a result.

When it comes to harvesting, it is also good to pick them when ripe. The trick is to beat the birds! You can buy bird netting to keep them off the rows. Also remember, on wet seasons the strawberries will rot if they touch the ground. A mulch of bark or straw, to keep the berries dry will help with this problem. When the berries have hard tips they have not been properly pollinated, or do not have enough moisture. Watch for these signs.

Growing strawberries is easy, and a great idea for getting children interested in gardening!

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Leafminers are the larvae of flies that feed or “mine” between the upper and lower epidermal leaf surfaces. The larvae tunnel through the leaf creating a narrow, whitish coloured serpentine (winding) mine or blotch type mine. The tunnel is clear, except for the trail of black fecal material left behind as larvae feed. Leaf miners drop to the soil below the affected trees to complete their life cycle.

Birch Leafminer, Fenusa pusilla In mid-May the adult leafminer emerges from the soil. The sawflies are attracted to vigorously growing birches where the females insert their eggs singly in developing leaves as they unfold from the bud. Older leaves are not suitable for egg laying. Damage, including partially or completely discoloured and hollowed leaves, is due to the larvae feeding between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaves. After 10 to 15 days the mature larvae have grown to about 6 mm. They then cut a hole through the leaf and drop to the ground where they bury themselves and pupate, with adults emerging 2 to 3 weeks later. The complete life cycle takes about 5 weeks. Most of the damage caused by the birch leafminer occurs in the spring, since at that time all the leaves are suitable for infestation by the first generation of sawflies. The second and

succeeding generations of sawflies attack only new foliage at the top of the tree or at the ends of the branches, causing less damage. Birch leafminer feed on Grey, White, and European white birches. They rarely feed on black, yellow, or river birches. The birch leafminer occasionally damage Alder trees. NIC’s Birch Leafminer Guard Canadian beneficial nematodes are a natural product that is safe for the homeowner, pets, plants and the environment! Birch Leafminer Guard contains specific beneficial nematodes, Steinernema felitia, Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterohabditis bacteriophora which give rapid control of leaf miners.

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top 10for 2011Dwarf Balsam FirThis plant is extremely hardy for our climate. Soft needles and compact round shape make this an excellent accent for the landscape. Provide part to full sun. Great for garden edges!

Pink Coned Norway SpruceAn absolutely brilliant tree if you need a specimen for your front yard. This

spruce will draw the neighbours to ask you,“ where did you get such a

unique plant”. Grows to 25’ tall (8.3 m), and 10’ wide (3.3 m). Prefers

part to full sun.

Swan Lake Spirea

One of the first to bloom in the spring, this plant is essential to any landscape giving you color all season. This will fill in beside the step, or under a window, for Swan Lake grows 3-4’ (1.2m) with a 3-5’ (1.5m) spread. Maintenance is low for this shrub.

Asarum Wild Ginger

This plant has amazing ground cover. Great for shade area and part sun. Use this plant where you have moist wet areas. It will keep spreading to fill an area, and grow to 6” (15 cm).

Emily Carr Hardy Shrub RoseExcellent climber with intense bright pink blossoms. Needs staking, but will give you colour all summer long. It will bloom red, in full or part sun, and grow 6’ (2m) tall.

A.C. Navy Lady Rose

New introduction to the hardy rose series. This rose is an excellent ground cover rose and is shorter than most. Brilliant red flowers in a cluster blooming all summer long. Growth is 1’ (30cm) tall and 2’ (60cm) wide.

Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’Excellent perennial durable withstands wind gusts. This plant is disease resistant and blooms most of the summer. Will grow 6’ (2m) high in full sun!

Sienna Glenn MapleThis hardy maple is an excellent accent to the front yard. A recently new introduction from Manitoba this has bright intense red fall foliage. Grows fast and is not known for any major pests or diseases.

CoralberryGreat as an accent shrub in the landscape. Blooms in spring, providing fall colour, and attracting the birds with its hot pink berries. Keep this plant out in the open in a front yard planting, and you will get three seasons of color from the Coralberry. It will grow 2’ (.8m) tall, and 2’ (.8m) wide. Great for attracting wildlife!

Sutherland CaraganaAn old stand- by, but under used, this tree makes excellent hedge. Unlike the common caragana it does not sucker or seed out. Hardy for the acreage or a town house, this plant sits upright and is relatively narrow. Could replace a Tower Poplar with ease. It will grow 20’ (6.6 m) tall, and spread is up to 10’ (3.3m).


Sustainability. The concept itself is inspirational; and yet to achieve it is a huge challenge. We expect humans and the world we live in to continue indefinitely without external inputs, but can this be possible? In the end it has to be possible. We must pay attention to the reality that our world is a closed system and our consumption is limited by what the natural world can offer.

The concept of an ecological footprint, or our overall impact on the planet, has existed for decades. How are we doing? Currently each person needs on average 2.7 hectares for our current consumption, based on a world population of 6.9 billion people. And this assumes that other organisms need no resources! The problem is we only have 2.1 hectares per person. In addition, our population is expected to reach 9 billion by the middle of this century; and many developing countries are now following the western model of vast over-consumption. The good thing is we can make changes, and one of the most important is using our gardens to help increase sustainability. Our capacity to endure will require a change in the way we interact with the environment.

Even if you are skeptical that changes in our climate are the result of our own actions, I am sure that something has happened in the last few years to make you think that perhaps something is changing. It might be an unusual local flood or drought, changes in seasonal weather patterns, or any number of

things. Without a doubt, the level of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is rising and this is a major part of the sustainability issue. There are many people talking about such things as carbon trading, carbon sequestration, and carbon sink to tackle carbon dioxide. But how can our garden spaces tie into such a large and confusing issue?

There are choices we can make in life to become more sustainable. Top of mind awareness on this topic is becoming more important to more and more people. I encourage you to work on your very own carbon sink. The best thing we can do is focus on the fact that plants and soils also absorb a large quantity of carbon in a healthy environment. In fact, when you look at any plant, it may surprise you to know it is essentially 50% carbon. Rich, healthy topsoil is also loaded with carbon. It is becoming clear that our gardens are one of the best places for individuals to:

• Sink carbon dioxide • Mitigate habitat destruction • Reduce global transport • Conserve water resources• Grow more local food• Improve water quality and

soil health • And no less important, a rewarding

and relaxing activity. That is human ingenuity at its finest.

A sustainable garden is about efficiency. Efficient uses of resources such as water, energy and fertilizers are all important issues. But the most important efficiency in a sustainable garden should be the amount of time a gardener has to spend maintaining the space. The more time left for relaxing and enjoying it, the better. All the suggestions below blend together. In the end they will reduce the amount of effort required while increasing productivity, building top soil and boosting the overall health of your garden. In the end they should give you more of an opportunity to think about where to set up the hammock and enjoy your backyard oasis.

At the BeginningThe first step is composting. Compost is a great way to recycle nutrients and divert up to 30% of material from our garbage bins enroute to the landfill. It is wonderful mulch, so it helps replenish the soil, while increasing soil humidity and biology. To make composting more effective and more interesting, consider

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vermicomposting, which is composting with the use of worms- very effective.

Don’t throw away your lawn clippings and leaves in the fall. They provide valuable organic material that can be used as compost or mulch, and a little investigation will show you ways to tidy it up and keep it out of the way until you need it. Another great mulch, especially for the paths in your veggie patch, is straw.

Before PlantingConsider such questions as: What is the soil like? Does the area get a lot of sun? Does the plant need a lot of water? These and other issues considered in advance will let you put the right plants in the right area of your garden and group plants with similar needs together. Remember you are not trying to fight your garden; choosing the right plants will mean less time spent ensuring that plants survive.

Choose WiselyFor many, the use of native plants is the key to get a more resilient landscape but be aware of the changes happening in our weather. Some traditional plant choices are failing because of winter climactic conditions while others are suffering under oppressive summer heat. In fact, changes to the plant hardiness zoning maps, which give gardeners a guide as to what to plant in their area, are being contemplated. Become in-tune, and observing changes, will be the best way to build regional knowledge. Pick a diverse range of plants and create a multi-story garden by using trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcover. Scientists at Brown University have shown that higher biodiversity produces more organic matter and more soil carbon than less diverse landscapes, even when they get the same amount of water, sun, and resources.

Water, Water EverywhereWater use is another key issue. Rain barrels are a great start, but 205 liters (55 gallons) doesn’t go very far in the middle of summer. Buried cisterns would hold much more water but not many gardeners are going to go through the trouble to provide this source of stored water. Building rich, healthy, mulch covered top soil is the best water saving option available to home gardeners. Healthy topsoil acts as a sponge and will

soak in vast amounts of water, storing it for drier weather.

Perhaps the most negative action related to water is the creation of impervious surface in your garden. In England, they now realize the harmful effect of paving over front gardens for extra parking. It can cripple the established storm water runoff system creating localized flooding. Remember that fact whenever planning hardscapes in your yard.

Green, Green Grass of HomeWe are all quite fond of our lawns, but so much of our gardening time is spent mowing, edging, watering and weeding these unnatural monocrops. Consider shrinking the size of your lawn as much as possible. Any of the benefits that people attribute to lawns such as storm water control or oxygen release are exceeded in diverse raised beds. And the time you spend listening to your lawnmower? The average gas-powered mower releases as much pollution in one hour as a small car does in 40 hours. Consider buying an electric mower for your next purchase to reduce your carbon footprint. The best choice — hand powered grass cutter such as a reel mower releases no emissions, and if the blades are kept sharp, they give a better cut and require little more effort. Try to let grass grow a little higher, as this increases the efficacy of irrigation. Top dress your lawn with your homemade compost or worm castings. This will help thatch decompose more quickly, decrease watering needs, and along with over-seeding, will virtually eliminate weeds from your lawn. Bear in mind, most problems with lawns relate to micronutrient deficiencies not nitrogen shortage, so try applying some kelp meal or a liquid kelp product once a season in the spring to help your lawn through the summer.

Return of the Veggie PatchThere was a time when virtually every backyard was full of vegetables. For many, this was how you fed your families. This tradition has existed since the end of nomadic life over 10,000 years ago. Until recently, this aspect has been buried under mountains of annual flowers, chemical treatments and oversized lawns. These modern landscapes may look nice but they provide very little benefit.

Growing more of our own food is the essence of local food production and a sincere reconnection with our history and the natural cycles around us. Don’t be put off by the traditional rows of plants found in pictures of vegetable gardens. Be innovative. Why not plant vegetables between some perennial flowers and work in some semi dwarf grafted fruit trees as a canopy? The new food garden will not look like a vegetable patch at all but a dynamic, colourful and tasty display of gardening creativity.

Nature’s BalanceMake sure that your garden has a broad range of plants and inviting habitat to encourage biodiversity. The more varied your plant material, the more opportunity for beneficial wildlife to occupy your garden. The more obliging wildlife in your garden, the fewer pest problems you will have. In any system, plants will tolerate a certain amount of pest pressure. After all, they have gotten used to it over the last 250 million years. It’s when a system is unhealthy that the balance shifts and outbreaks occur. Building habitat is one of the most important ways to create a sustainable space in your garden. Water features, mulch, wood and rocks placed in the landscape, bird feeders and birdhouses will all make a difference and provide for creatures in your garden.

Our gardens can be a beautiful place to escape from the hectic pace of our lives. They can also showcase our appreciation of the natural world and our commitment to the future. When you are out in the garden this season, strive for something more, embrace new and old techniques alike; and then sit back and enjoy your efforts. Pat yourself on the back for your individual contribution in helping our planet. Forward thinking ideas should have a place in our gardens, building on humankind’s ingenuity and ability to live sustainably into a greener future.


The key to knowledge is not just asking questions, but knowing where to get the answers!Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre carry a variety of books on the subject of gardening.Just a few to mention:Alkaline Loving Plants, Companion Planting, Wine Making and Gardening with Colour.

Most Popular Titles:1. All New Square Foot Gardening2. Lois Hole’s Favourite Trees

and Shrubs3. Lois Hole’s Perennial Favourites4. Gardening Month by Month in Alberta5. Donna Balzers’ New ‘No Guff

Vegetable Gardening’

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ShrubsVariety Height Spread Sunlight Zone Colour Features

ARNOLD RED HONEYSUCKLELonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’

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3 dark red Dark red fruit follow dark red fragrant flowers. Berries attract birds.

AUTUMN MAGIC CHOKECHERRYAronia melanocarpa

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3 ft1 m

3 white Abundant edible black cherries attract birds in fall. Red fall color.

CENTENNIAL WEIGELAWeigela florida ‘Centennial’

5 ft1.6 m

5 ft1.6 m

3 pink Pink tubular flowers in June and reblooms later. Suitable replacement for Honeysuckle.

CHERRY PRINSEPIAPrinsepia sinensis

5 ft1.5 m

3 ft1 m

2 yellow Spiny hardy shrub for the Prairies with red fruit. Useful as an armed barrier plant.

CHOKEBERRYAronia melanocarpa ‘Autum Majic’

5 ft1.5 m

5 ft1.5 m

3 white Purplish blackberries make this shrub outstanding in the fall.

COTONEASTER Hedge or PekingCotoneaster acutifolia

7 ft2 m

5 ft1.5 m

2 light pink Most widely used hedge plant! Glossy green leaves turn red in fall. Available in spring and fall bare root or pot plant.

DOUBLEFLOWERING PLUMPrunus triloba ‘Multiplex’

7 ft2.3 m

5 ft1.5 m

3 pink Emergence of flowers signifies spring arrival. Spectacular pink double flowers before leaves.

DWARF BROOMGenista lydia

2 ft0.6 m

3 ft1 m

4 yellow Fine textured sprawling shrub. Flowers in June. Profusion of flowers along unique green stems.

MINIGLOBE HONEYSUCKLELonicera xylosteoides ‘Miniglobe’

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

3 white Miniature globe-shaped Honeysuckle. Compact foliage plant for foundation planting.

MINUET WEIGELAWeigela florda ‘Minuet’

2 ft60 cm

2 ft60 cm

3 dark pink Slightly fragrant purplish-red tinted foliage on dark green.

NANKING CHERRYPrunus tomentosa

10 ft3 m

7 ft2 m

2 light pink Red edible cherries are great for jelly. Our most popular large flowering shrub.

NORTHERN GOLD FORSYTHIAForsythia ovata ‘Northern Gold’

5 ft1.5 m

3 ft1 m

3 yellow Profusion of yellow flowers early in spring. Harbinger of spring and earliest flowering shrub.

PURPLE LEAF SANDCHERRYPrunus cistena

7 ft2.3 m

5 ft1.6 m

3 light pink Spectacular purple foliage on this accent plant. Most popular shrub for color contrast.

ROSE DAPHNEDaphne cneonrum

1 ft0.3 m

2 ft0.6 m

4 pink Fragrant flowers first thing in spring. Suitable for area insulated by snow cover.

RUSSIAN ALMONDPrunus tenella

5 ft1.6 m

5 ft1.6 m

3 pink Plum-like, fuzzy almonds. Small shrub for mass planting.

RUSSIAN OLIVEElaeagnus angustifolia

16 ft5 m

13 ft4 m

3 - 4 yellow Outstanding silvery foliage. Large multi-stemmed shrub or small specimen tree.

SEA BUCKTHORNHippophae rhamnoides

13 ft4 m

10 ft3 m

2 yellow Thorny shrub with silver linear leaves, orange berries. Drought tolerant and hardier than Russian Olive.

SNOWBERRYSymphoricarpos albus

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

2 pink Native hardy, small shrub. White berries in winter attract wildlife.

WESTERN SAND CHERRYPrunus besseyi

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

3 white Olive-green leaves and black sour cherries. Sprawling shrub is used as late plum pollinator.

Barberry 5 Varieties available!

Caragana 7 Varieties available!

CurrantVariety Height Spread Sunlight Zone Colour Features

ALPINE CURRANTRibes alpinum

5 ft1.5 m

5 ft1.5 m

2 green Small green flowers and lobed leaves. Used for mass planting.

Dogwood 5 Varieties available!

Fall SunPart Sun/Part Shade Shade


plant listings

Fall SunPart Sun/Part Shade Shade

Shrubs ContinuedVariety Height Spread Sunlight Zone Colour Features

PJM COMPACT RHODODENDRONRhododendron ‘PJM Compact’

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

4 pink Compact version of above plant. Likes acidic peaty soil. Hardiest Rhododendron.

PJM RHODODENDRONRhododendron ‘PJM’

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

4 pink Showy trumpet-shaped blooms early in spring. Likes acidic peaty soil. Hardiest Rhododendron.

LIGHTS AZALEA’SRhododendron x ‘Rosy Lights’

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

4 White/ Pink/orange/yellow

Showy double flower clusters in late spring. Plant in sheltered area in moist peaty soil.

Spirea 12 Varieties available!

SumacVariety Height Spread Sunlight Zone Colour Features

SMOOTH CUTLEAF SUMACRhus glabra ‘Lacinata’

7 ft2.3 m

7 ft2.3 m

3 yellow Smooth bark and divided, lacy leaves. Tolerates atmospheric pollution. Red fall fruit.

STAGHORN SUMACRhus typhina

10 ft3 m

5 ft1.6 m

3 green Hairy, fern-like foliage. Red fall fruit & foliage. Shrub spreads by suckering. Xeriscape plant.

TIGER EYES SUMACRhus typhina ‘Bailitiger’

5 ft1.5 m

5 ft1.5 m

3-4 yellow Known for its intense fall color. Protection is needed.

Viburnum Muffin 9 Varieties available! including: Dwarf & Blue

Willow 8 Varieties available! including: Blue Fox & Polar Bear

EvergreensCurrantVariety Height Spread Sunlight Zone Colour Features

RUSSIAN CYPRESS-MICROBIOTAMicrobiota decussata

1 ft0.3 m

5 ft1.6 m

3 green Rare evergreen with bright green foliage used as ground cover. Similar to and a substitute for cedar.

SIBERIAN LARCHLalix sibirica

50 ft16 m

23 ft7 m

2 green Unique deciduous conifer sheds needles in winter. Soft clusters of needles. Golden fall color.

CedarVariety Height Spread Sunlight Zone Colour Features

DANICA CEDARThujo occidentalis ‘Danica’

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

4 green Slow-growing, compact variety. Prefers moist areas; keep out of windy areas.

GLOBE CEDARThuja occidentalis ‘Woodwardii’

7 ft2.3 m

7 ft2.3 m

3-4 dark green Large, globe-shaped evergreen.

LITTLE GIANT CEDARThuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’

3 ft1 m

3 ft1 m

4 green Popular globe-shaped evergreen.

SKYBOUND CEDARThuja occidentalis ‘Skybound’

18 ft5.5 m

4 ft1.25 m

3 green Improved hardiness and rich dark foliage

WAREANA or SIBERIAN CEDARThuja occidentalis ‘Wareana’

10 ft3 m

7 ft2.3 m

3-4 green Broader upright cedar. Robust rugged plant. Also called Siberian cedar.

Junipers 17 Varieties available! including: Bar Harbor & Blue Arrow

Pine 8 Varieties available!

Spruce 10 Varieties available!


Deciduous TreesVariety Height Spread Zone Fall

ColourFlower Colour Features

SNOWBIRD HAWTHORNCrataegus ‘Snowbird’

15 ft5 m

12 ft4 m

3 green white Upright tree with double white spring flowers. Glossy serrated leaves. Clusters of red fruit.

OHIO BUCKEYEAesculus glabra

20 ft7 m

15 ft5 m

3 yellow yellow Large compound leaves. Interesting prickly nuts follow flowers.

QUAKING TREMBLING ASPENPopulus tremuloides ‘Pikes Bay’

30 ft10 m

15 ft5 m

2 yellow catkins Native tree that grows in natural groves. Leaves tremble in wind.

MAYDAYPrunus padus commutata

30 ft10 m

25 ft8 m

3 yellow white Showy fragrant flower clusters in May. Black bitter fruit attracts birds.

BURR OAKQuercus macrocarpa

30 ft10 m

20 ft7 m

3 yellowlight

acorns Rare, slow growing, hardy oak for the prairies. Produces acorns. Lobed leaves. Corky bark.

RUSSIAN OLIVEElaeagnus angustifolia

20 ft6 m

12 ft4 m

4 yellow yellow Small tree with attractive silver leaves. Drought tolerant.

SCHUBERT CHOKECHERRYPrunus virginiana “Baileys Select”

30 ft10 m

15 ft5 m

3 purple white Black cherries follow fragrant spring flowers. New leaves emerge green but mature purple.

AMUR MAACKIAMaackia amurensis

18 ft6 m

15 ft5 m

3 green cream Excellent small tree. Blooms late summer.

DROPMORE LINDENTilia mongolica ‘Harvest Gold’

40 ft12 m

30 ft9 m

3 yellow yellowishwhite

Bright golden color in fall.

SUTHERLAND CARAGANACaragana arborescens ‘Sutherland’

13 ft4 m

5 ft1.5 m

2 yellow yellow Tall, columnar accent plant. Attractive in row plantings as a tall hedge.

DROPMORE LINDENTilia flavescens ‘Dropmore’

33 ft10 m

20 ft7 m

3 yellow yellowish white

Medium-sized pyramidal tree, dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers in June.

AMERICAN ELMUlmus americana

50 ft15 m

30 ft9 m

3 yellow samara Umbrella or vase-shaped street or shade tree. Good in large open areas. Toothed leaves.

TOBA HAWTHORNCrataegus mordenensis ‘Toba’

15 ft5 m

l2 ft4 m

3 green pink Upright tree with double pink flowers in spring. Glossy serrated foliage. Clusters of red fruit.

TOWER POPLARPopulus canescens ‘Tower’

30 ft9 m

7 ft2 m

2 yellow catkins Narrow columnar tree for smaller yards.

ADVANCE MAYDAYPrunus padus commutata ‘Advance’

30 ft10 m

20 ft7 m

3 yellow white Flowers bloom earlier than standard Maydays.

AMUR CHERRYPrunus maackii ‘Jeffree’ (Goldrush)

26 ft8.3 m

20 ft7 m

3 yellow white Improved resistance to winter damage.

AMUR CHERRYPrunus maackii

30 ft10 m

15 ft5 m

3 yellow white Black fruit follow flowers. Colorful bronze bark for winter color.

Alder

Variety Height Spread Zone Fall Colour

Flower Colour Features

Prairie Horizon AlderAlnus hirsuta ‘Harbin’

40 ft12 m

30 ft9 m

3 yellow catkins Dark green-purple catkins that turn golden brown in the fall.

Mountain Ash 9 different varieties!

Aspen



SWEDISH COLUMNAR ASPENPopulus tremula ‘Erecta’

30 ft10 m

5 ft2 m

3 yellow catkins Narrow columnar tree suitable for small area. Specimen tree useful for a vertical accent.

Crabapple - Selkirk , Thunder child, and 9 other varieties to see!

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Deciduous Trees ContinuedLilacs



IVORY SILK LILACSyringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’

20 ft7 m

12 ft4 m

3 orange creamy white

Compact selection of Japanese Tree Lilac. Creamy flower clusters and cherry-like bark.

JAPANESE TREE LILACSyringa reticulata

20 ft7 m

l2 ft4 m

3 orange creamy white

Creamy flower clusters in summer. Deep brown bark color stands out in winter.

Maple



AMUR MAPLEAcer ginnala

16 ft5 m

10 ft3 m

3 scarlet red

samara Small graceful tree or large shrub. Excellent fall color leaves and 2-winged seeds.

MANITOBA MAPLEAcer negundo ‘Sensation’

30 ft10 m

20 ft7 m

2 yellow sammara Has furrowed bark and is also called Box Elder. Hardy tree useful as a screen or windbreak.

Poplar



TOWER POPLARPopulus x canadensis “Tower”

40 ft12 m

10 ft3 m

3 yellow catkins Fast growing large narrow tree.

Willow



LAUREL LEAF WILLOWSalix pentandra

30 ft9 m

25 ft8 m

2 green catkins Fast growing tree with glossy leaves. Water loving tree that likes moist area.

SILVER or WHITE WILLOWSalix alba sericea

35 ft11 m

20 ft7 m

3 silver catkins Fast growing tree with silver summer foliage. Likes moist area.

GOLDEN WILLOWSalix alba vitellina

30 ft10 m

25 ft8 m

4 yellow catkins Fast growing tree suitable for shelterbelts. Attractive golden stems standout in winter.

Trees for small yards Trees with Fall Color Trees Showy All Year Trees that Attract Birds

Amur Maple Amur Cherry Amur Cherry Apple VarietiesApple/Pear Varieties Amur/Northwood Maple Evergreens Amur CherryApricot/Plum Varieties Apricot/Plum Varieties Flowering Crabapple Flowering CrabsBakerii Spruce Ash/Elm/Poplar Varieties French Pussy Willow Hawthorn VarietiesBristlecone Pine Bur Oak Golden Willow MaydayFlowering Crabapple Butternut Grafted Caragana Mtn. Ash VarietiesGrafted Caragana Larch/Linden Varieties Hawthorn Varieties Pear VarietiesHawthorn Varieties Mtn. Ash Varieties Japanese Tree Lilac Pin CherryJapanese Tree Lilac Ohio Buckeye Mtn Ash Varieties Plumb VarietiesMontgomery spruce Pear/Plum Varieties Oak Schubert ChokecherryMuckle Plum Pin Cherry Pear VarietiesPyramidal Mtn. Ash Royal Flowering Crab Pin CherryShowy Mtn. Ash Silver Maple Russian OliveSwedish Aspen Swedish Aspen Silky White WillowTower Poplar

which is the tree for me?


Tree FruitApples 13 varieties! including: Harcourt & Fall Red



COMBINATION APPLEMalus ‘Combination’

15-20 ft5-7 m

12-15 ft4-5 m

3 yellow light pink Minimum of 3 cultivars grafted onto one tree. Unique conversation piece for smaller yard.

Cherries



PINCHERRYPrunus pensylvanica

16 ft5 m

10 ft3 m

3 orange white Small ornamental tree with fragrant flowers. Red cherries in fall attract birds. Reddish bark.

EVANS CHERRYPrunus x ‘Evans’

9-12 ft3-4 m

10 ft3 m

3 yellow white Self-pollinating; excellent for eating, jams, etc. Mature tree can yield up to 20 kg. fruit.

Pears



URE PEARPyrus ussuriensis ‘Ure’

20 ft7 m

15 ft5 m

3 amber white 2 different varieties required for cross-pollination. Small, sweet, green fruit for canning.

GOLDEN SPICE PEARPyrus ‘Golden Spice’

20 ft7 m

15 ft5 m

3 amber white 2 different varieties required for cross-pollination. Yellow, spicy fruit in canned and cooked desserts. Showy spring flowers for ornamental value.

EARLY GOLDENPyrus ‘Early Golden’

20 ft7 m

13 ft4 m

3 amber white 2 different varieties required for cross-pollination. Very showy, large flowers. Wonderful tasty fruit can be used for fresh eating or making jam.

Plums 6 varieties of plums available!



BROOKRED PLUMPrunus ‘Brookred’

15 ft5 m

l2 ft4 m

3 amber white Red skinned and orange fleshed, larger fruit. Ripens in August. Good for canning.

BROOKGOLD PLUMPrunus ‘Brookgold’

15 ft5 m

12 ft4 m

3 amber white Gold-skinned tasty fruit. Ripens in August. Good fresh or canned.

June is Perennial Month10” (25 cm) and 12” (30 cm) potsBuy 2 perennials and get 1 FREE!Of equal or lesser value. Valid for the week of June 6 – 12, 2011. Limit one coupon per customer/per purchase. While quantities last. Coupon must be present at time of purchase.

Tea RosesBuy 1 get 1 FREE!Of equal or lesser value. Valid for any Wednesday in July 2011. Limit one coupon per customer/per purchase. While quantities last. Coupon must be present at time of purchase.

Flower Hanging Gardens10” (25 cm) and 12” (30 cm) potsBuy one at regular price and get the second for half price (of equal or lesser value)Present this coupon on any Wednesday in June 2011. Limit one coupon per customer/per

purchase. While quantities last.

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RosesVariety Series Heigth Flower

Colour Fragrance Features

ADELAIDE HOODLESS Parkland 3 ft1 m

bright red light Clusters of bright red continual flowers. Old-fashioned favorite rose.

ALEXANDER MCKENZIE Explorer 6 ft1.7 m

reddish pink

strong Tall rose with continual fragrant blooms. Blooms similar to tea roses.

BLANC DE COUBERT Rugosa 5 ft1.5 m

clear white strong White fragrant flowers. Continual blooming.

EMILY CARR Canadian Artist

3 ft1 m

red light Spreading growth habit; continual blooming. Blooms from spring until fall; Climbing.

CHAMPLAIN SAMUEL Explorer 4 ft1.3 m

dark red medium The best red of the Explorer Series roses. Continual blooming from summer to frost.

CHARLES ALBANEL Explorer 2 ft0.6 m

medium pink

medium Ground cover rose that is hardier than Flower Carpet. Repeat blooming from summer to frost.

FELIX LECLERC Canadian Artist

3-6 ft1-1.5 m

reddishpink

light Continual blooming. Glossy green foliage, bushy plant.

CPT. SAMUEL HOLLAND Explorer 6 ft2 m

red light Trailing growth habit; continual blooming Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.

CUTHBERT GRANT Parkland 3 ft1 m

crimson red

light Largest flowers of any Parkland or Explorer rose. Old-fashioned favorite rose; repeat blooms.

DAVID THOMPSON Explorer 3 ft1 m

deep pink strong Continual fragrant blooms. No rose hips.

DE MONTARVILLE Explorer 3 ft1 m

mediumpink

medium/light Continual blooming. Tight red buds open to a medium pink.

F.J. GROOTENDORST Rugosa 5 ft1.5 m

medium red

light Carnation-like red flowers. Wrinkled foliage; Continual blooming.

FRONTENAC Explorer 3.5 ft1.3 m

deep pink light Flowers in clusters of up to eight; continual blooming. Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.

GEORGE VANCOUVER Explorer 3 ft1 m

soft red medium Abundance of soft red flowers in clusters. Flowers in June and repeats all season.

HANSA Rugosa 5 ft1.5 m

reddish purple

strong Hardy popular fragrant rose; repeat blooms. Unique reddish-violet flowers for a shrub rose.

HARRISON YELLOW Rosa foetida

5 ft1.5 m

sulfur yellow

medium One-time mass of blooms. Substitute for Persian Yellow Rose.

HENRY HUDSON Explorer 2 ft0.6 m

pinkish white

light Pink flower buds open up into white flowers. Repeat blooming from summer to frost.

HENRY KELSEY Explorer 7 ft2 m

reddish pink

medium Tall trailing rose may be trained as a climber. Repeat blooming from summer to frost.

HOPE FOR HUMANITY Parkland 3 ft1 m

dark red light Repeat blooms; dark red semi-double blooms. Commemorates 100th Anniversary Canadian Red Cross.

HUNTER Rugosa 3 ft1 m

red medium Brilliant red, fully double blooms; repeat. Clean, dark-green glossy foliage.

J.P. CONNELL Explorer 4.5 ft1.5 m

pale yellow light Vigorous, upright shrub; repeat. First yellow in the Explorer Series.

JENS MUNK Explorer 4 ft1.3 m

medium pink

strong Continual fragrant blooms.

JOHN CABOT Explorer 7 ft2 m

medium pink

strong Tall climbing fragrant rose. Repeat blooms all season.

JOHN DAVIS Explorer 7 ft2 m

medium pink

strong Tall rambling rose may be trained as a climber. Continual blooms all season.

JOHN FRANKLIN Explorer 3 ft1 m

medium red

medium Continual blooms all season. Disease-resistant foliage.

LAMBERT CLOSSE Explorer 3 ft1 m

pale pink strong Extremely healthy shrub. Blooms similar to tea roses: repeat bloomer.


Roses ContinuedVariety Series Heigth Flower

Colour Fragrance Features

LINDA CAMPBELL Explorer 5-6 ft1 m

red with yellow

light Cross between a miniature and a rugosa. Long arching canes; repeat bloomer.

LOIS JOLLIET Explorer 4-5 ft1.5 m

medium pink

light Continuous blooms from summer to frost. Disease resistant.

MARTIN FROBISHER Explorer 5 ft1.5 m

light pink strong First introduced Explorer Series rose. Continual fragrant blooms.

MORDEN AMORETTE Parkland 3 ft1 m

deep pink light to medium

Continuous blooms from summer to frost.

MORDEN BLUSH Parkland 3-4 ft1.25 m

light pink medium Repeat hybrid tea-type flowers; low growing rose. Longest blooming period of any shrub rose.

MORDEN CARDINETTE Parkland 2 ft0.6 m

cardinal red

light Low growing rose. Ever-blooming flowers.

MORDEN CENTENNIAL Parkland 3 ft1 m

mediumpink

medium Plentiful production of hot pink flowers: repeat bloomer. Named after centennial commemorating Morden.

MORDEN FIREGLOW Parkland 2 ft0.6 m

scarlet red light Unique scarlet red flowers repeat all season. Low growing rose.

MORDEN RUBY Parkland 3 ft1 m

ruby red light Clusters of ruby red flowers repeat all season. A real jewel in the Morden series.

MORDEN SUNRISE Parkland 3 ft1 m

orange blend

medium Continuous blooms from summer to frost. Citrus fragrance.

NEARLY WILD Shrub Rose

3 ft1 m

mediumpink

medium Lots of color; ever blooming. Proven cold weather performer.

PERSIAN YELLOW Rosa foetida

6 ft1.7 m

deep yellow

strong Tall popular rose with deep yellow flowers. One time profusion of blooms.

PINK GROOTENDORST Rugosa 5 ft1.5 m

medium pink

light Carnation-like, pink flowers. Wrinkled foliage.

PRAIRIE DAWN Shrub Rose

5 ft1.5 m

medium pink

light Continual blooms all season. Glossy foliage.

PRAIRIE JOY Shrub Rose

4 ft1.3 m

medium pink

medium Hedge-type rose for screening; repeats all season. Dense foliage displays disease resistance.

RED LEAF Rosa rubrifolia

5 ft1.5 m

light pink medium Reddish-purple, popular foliage. Red hips and branches; flowers in June.

ROYAL EDWARD Explorer 20 in50 cm

deep pink medium Low growing rose; repeat blooms all season. Disease resistant.

SIMON FRASER Explorer 2 ft0.6 m

medium pink

medium Low growing rose. Continual blooms all season.

SIR THOMAS LIPTON Rugosa 7 ft2 m

pure white strong Tall rose with pure white, large fragrant flowers. Leathery foliage; repeat blooms all season.

THERESA BUGNET Rugosa 6 ft1.7 m

medium pink

medium Tall rose with large flowers; repeat all season. Old-fashioned favorite rose.

TOPAZ JEWEL Rugosa 5 ft1.5 m

butter yellow

medium Butter to cream yellow flowers. First ever blooming yellow rugosa rose.

WILLIAM BAFFIN Explorer 7 ft2 m

medium pink

light Tall climbing rose. Blooms repeat all season.

WILLIAM BOOTH Explorer 4-5 ft1.5 m

pink light Disease resistant. Continuous blooms from summer to frost.

WINNIPEG PARKS Parkland 2 ft0.6 m

deep pink medium Popular hardy, low growing rose. Ever blooming.


In the time of the staycation, creating a backyard oasis is becoming more and more prevalent. So, how do you create an oasis in your yard? The first step is deciding what features you would consider as an oasis.

For this yard, using more shrubs than perennials will keep this lower maintenance allowing more enjoyment time, and less working in the yard.

By using a variety of plant material you will have more color throughout the year, from spring with apple blossoms through summer with the scent of climbing roses on trellises and on through the fall with blooming sedums, and the leaf color of dogwoods. Here, in Central Alberta, it is also important to plan for winter, so by using evergreens, dogwoods, and ornamental grass, you will always have something beautiful to look at.

The home oasis is more than just plant choices, it is also about privacy. But more than that, your yard has to be an extension of your home, and a place you, and your family, want to spend time.

This yard has many things that will entice a family. From the hot tub with a pergola overtop for shade, to a fire pit area which will encourage the family to sit together and make smores, to large grass areas for the children’s sports. And for the barbequer’s in the family - a large 2 level deck will give them the room to create the best outdoor cooking area they could imagine. So, the overall feel for the yard should be somewhere your family can relax and enjoy spending time together.

the home oasis

Code Qty Latin Name Common Name HT/SP Bloom Time Bloom ColourEvergreen Trees 1 1 Picea pungens ‘Fastigiata’ Columnar Blue Spruce 20’/6’ Deciduous Trees 2 1 Malus ‘Combination’ Combination Apple 12’ / 12’ Spring White3 10 Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ Swedish Columnar Aspen 30’ / 5’ 4 1 Tilia ‘Norlin’ Norlin Linden 25’ /20‘ May / June Yellow / incons picuousEvergreen Shrubs 5 5 Juniperus scopulorum ‘sky rocket’ Sky Rocket Juniper 10’ / 2.5’ 6 4 Microbiota descussata Russian Cypress 8” / 5’ 7 9 Pinus mugo ‘Slowmound’ Slowmound Mugo Pine 2’ / 3’ Deciduous Shrubs 8 7 Berberis thunbergii ‘Sunsation’ Sunsation Barberry 3’ / 3’ 9 6 Cornus sericea ‘Kelseyll’ Kelsey Dwarf Dogwood 2.5’ / 2.5’ 10 1 Lonicera edulls ‘Berry Smart’ Berry Smart Honeyberry 5’ / 5’ 11 1 Lonicera edulis ‘Borealis’ Borealis Honeyberry 5’/ 5’ 12 3 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Centre Glow’ Centre Glow Ninebark 5’ / 5’ May / June Pink13 4 Rosa ‘John Davis’ John Davis Rose 7’ / 4’ Summer Pink14 6 Viburnum trilobum ‘Baileys Compact’ Baileys Compact Cranberry 5’ /5’ Spring WhitePerennials P1 7 Alchemilla mollis Lady’s Mantle 1’/2’ Summer YellowP2 3 Calamagrostis acutifolia ‘Overdam’ Overdam Reed Grass 5’ / 2’ Fall GoldP3 3 Cimicifuga racemosa ‘Brunnette’ Snakeroot 4’ / 3’ Summer / Fall WhiteP4 9 Iris palida ‘Variegata’ Variegated Iris 2’ / 2’ Spring Lavender / BlueP5 1 Ligularia stenocephala ‘the Rocket’ The Rocket Rayflower 6’ / 3’ Summer YellowP6 2 Matteuccia struthippteris Ostrich Fern 4’ / 3’ P7 3 Sedum ‘Matrona’ Matrona Sedum 2’ / 2’ Fall Pink / Purple

For assistance in creating your Home Oasis book an appointment with Serena, our certified Landscape Designer, at 403-346-5613.

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