In The Garden — low maintenance flowers

In Canada, gardening is often a race against the elements. Between late spring frosts and early autumn chills, our growing season can be unpredictable. To build a garden that truly thrives, you need more than just "pretty" flowers—you need reliable performers that can handle a dip in temperature without skipping a beat. Choosing cold-hardy varieties means you can get your seeds in the ground earlier and keep the colour going longer. Here are the most dependable, frost-tolerant flowers for the Canadian landscape. What Makes a Flower "Cold-Hardy"? In the world of seeds, "Hardy" refers to a plant's ability to withstand...