( www.MarkCullen.com ) As the indoor plant trend grows, we expect to see more exotic and colourful plants, like tropical hibiscus. As newer “plant parents” have gained experience, expect to see more exotic and colourful indoor plant types — such as tropical hibiscus and colourful dracaena varieties. The native plant question: There are numerous benefits to planting native species, from drought tolerance to supporting pollinator populations. A great book for discovering native plant species is 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Garden by Lorraine Johnson, Canada’s native plant expert. Expect to see higher than usual winterkill in early spring, and plan for a dry summer with occasional downpours.

Source: thestar March 22, 2019 09:56 UTC