Selections Nursery & Design Centre
511 - 176 Street V3Z 9S6 Surrey, BC, Canada

Contrasting in colour and texture - these two make the perfect pairing: Euonymus japonicus Lankveld03 - Bright, snow white emerging foliage matures to dark green, evergreen. Berberis thunbergii Concorde - deep purple foliage with yellow flowers when in bloom, globe-shaped shrub, deciduous. #selectionsnursery #supportlocalbusiness

New #shadeplants available now at Selections Nursery. Add interesting foliage and textures to those shady spots. #selectionsnursery #shoplocal

Contrasting in colour and texture - these two make the perfect pairing: Euonymus japonicus 'Lankveld03' - Bright, snow white emerging foliage matures to dark green, evergreen. Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' - deep purple foliage with yellow flowers when in bloom, globe-shaped shrub, deciduous. #selectionsnursery #supportlocalbusiness

Spring is on it’s way!

Happy Earth Day from Selections Nursery!

Spring is here . . Even during a pandemic, there is beauty in the world around us, enjoy the Spring blooms and new growth as we enter this next season. #staysafe #stayhome

COVID-19 update from Selections Nursery: the time being, during the COVID-19 pandemic, our nursery and bulk yard will remain open, pending further developments. As this is a fast-changing situation we will update our customers when and if a closure is necessary. Please see our recent blog post for updated information: http://selectionsnursery.com//covid-19-update-march-24-20/

Spring is on its way!

The first flowers of the season are out the tiny magenta female flowers and, just starting to open, the yellow male flowers of beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornut...a var. californica). Once the wind starts blowing, pollen from the male flowers will make its way to those teeny tiny magenta blossoms and another cycle of life begins.

What a great story - popular YouTuber MrBeast challenged his followers and other YouTube creators to plant trees. #TeamTrees was successful in raising over $20 million that will be used to plant 21.5 million trees around the globe with Arbor Day Foundation read more: https://www.totallandscapecare.com//planting-locations-te/

Sometimes, native plants are not showy. Sometimes, they’re so inconspicuous that you may never notice them even though you pass them by day after day. But it do...esn’t mean they don’t matter. Take this unassuming native liverwort for example: Pellia neesiana, also known as ring pellia. Found in all kinds of habitats, from forest floors to streambanks to bogs, ring pellia, like other liverworts has an important ecological role. It helps prevent soil erosion, especially during times of heavy rain. It provides microhabitats to a variety of microorganisms and insects like little moths. And it also helps cycle nutrients to other native plants. Not bad for a little green plant that most people never even notice. :-)

Merry Christmas everyone!

Q: What do these plants all have in common? A: They all bring vibrant colour and unique textures to gardens in the fall season. Check out our latest blog post for more info on each: http://ow.ly/zD6P50x3YIz... #selectionsnursery #fallplants

When most people think of evergreens, they usually think of coniferous trees, but there are native species in BC that are evergreen and most definitely not a tr...ee. Take, for example, the two Chimaphila species C. umbellata and C. menziesii also known as princes pine and Menzies pipsissewa, respectively. These diminutive plants grow in coniferous forests, often at high elevations. How do they manage to survive the rigours of the dark, cold winter months when many other plants their size cut their losses by shedding their leaves? Researchers have found that Chimaphila species are able to photosynthesize even during shorter daylight hours as long as temperatures stay relatively warm. But they also appear to turn to mixotrophy gaining some nutrients (e.g. carbon, nitrogen) from underground mycorrhizal networks to get them through the darkest days of winter. Thats good news for biodiversity. And for the bumblebees and beetles that forage for pollen and nectar from these species. See more

Sometimes, native plants are not showy. Sometimes, theyre so inconspicuous that you may never notice them even though you pass them by day after day. But it do...esnt mean they dont matter. Take this unassuming native liverwort for example: Pellia neesiana, also known as ring pellia. Found in all kinds of habitats, from forest floors to streambanks to bogs, ring pellia, like other liverworts has an important ecological role. It helps prevent soil erosion, especially during times of heavy rain. It provides microhabitats to a variety of microorganisms and insects like little moths. And it also helps cycle nutrients to other native plants. Not bad for a little green plant that most people never even notice. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving from Selections Nursery!

Disney uses immaculate landscaping to not only transform the environment and immerse your mind in imaginary worlds, but also for functional reasons: provides shade for park goers, hides unsightly electronics and necessary technology for effects & rides. http://ow.ly/kwoR50wGYdC #creativelandscaping #uniquelandscapes

Hydrangea Twist-n-Shout - a stunning perennial that will delight your garden space from late Spring through Fall. This lacecap hydrangea boasts many depending blooms in deep pink or periwinkle blue, depending on soil pH. #selectionsnursery #fallflowers

Interesting article on intentionally selecting plants that require little water in your landscape design to conserve water use and need for irrigation. #selectionsnursery #xeriscaping #conservewater

Beautiful fall colour in this Blood Grass on a crisp fall day. Botanical name: Imperata cylindrica Rubra. #selectionsnursery #fallcolours

Happy National Tree Day Canada! #NationalTreeDay is celebrated on the Wednesday of National Forest Week - join us to celebrate trees today and everyday. Learn more about #nationaltreeday and #nationalforestweek in our recent blog post: http://ow.ly/dxMW50wr1AY

By no means the only benefits of trees - but heres 6 good reasons trees are important to our environment. #nationalforestweek

Guess what? This week is National Forest Week - time to learn about our trees. Did you know BCs tree emblem is the Western redcedar (Thuja plicata)? The province adopted this valuable resource as our official tree in February 1988. Learn about other arboreal emblems around Canada with Tree Canada / Arbres Canada https://treecanada.ca//canadas-arboreal-/western-redcedar/

By no means the only benefits of trees - but here's 6 good reasons trees are important to our environment. #nationalforestweek

Through #OperationReleaf Tree Canada / Arbres Canada is replanting trees in Atlantic Canada after Dorian swept through on the weekend. Consider donating if you can. https://treecanada.ca/operationreleaf/

Happy Holidays from Selections Nursery! This natural wreath was designed and constructed by our talented owner - Bruce Hunter.

Anemone japonica If you need a low-maintenance garden but still love to enjoy beautiful flowers, then this plant is for you! Incredibly hard to kill, Japanese Anemone is a reliable and trustworthy performer, blooming well into November frosts. #selectionsnursery #weloveplants

Todays plant feature would look stunning in any garden on a crisp fall, almost winter day like today! Azalea Canons Double This is a truly ideal shrub to create fall interest in the landscape. Enjoy a stunning show of kaleidoscope colour as it performs throughout the seasons. #selectionsnursery #weloveplants

Heres a couple trees from the nursery we wanted to feature this week in honour of National Forest Week - a delicate dwarf maple and the unique weeping mulberry. Learn more over on our blog: http://ow.ly/JmnA30m1b8D #selectionnursery #nationalforestweek

Today's plant feature would look stunning in any garden on a crisp fall, almost winter day like today! Azalea Canons Double This is a truly ideal shrub to create fall interest in the landscape. Enjoy a stunning show of kaleidoscope colour as it performs throughout the seasons. #selectionsnursery #weloveplants

Here's a couple trees from the nursery we wanted to feature this week in honour of National Forest Week - a delicate dwarf maple and the unique weeping mulberry. Learn more over on our blog: http://ow.ly/JmnA30m1b8D #selectionnursery #nationalforestweek

Add some Hebe x franciscana Variegata to your next design. Low maintenance and looks beautiful all year round. Its bright striped edges will perk up any gloomy winter day while the purple blooms are a delight in summer. #selectionsnursery #shoplocal

Corydalis elata A unique plant with a rare blue flower colour. Its strong fruity scent hangs in the air for weeks and is strikingly delicious. Available now at #selectionsnursery. #shoplocal

On this grey Friday, heres a bright and beautiful #rhododendron we snapped shot of earlier this week - even caught a bumble bee at work! Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum. #selectionsnursery #weloveplants

On this grey Friday, here's a bright and beautiful #rhododendron we snapped shot of earlier this week - even caught a bumble bee at work! Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Grandiflorum'. #selectionsnursery #weloveplants

With yard clean ups under way - we want your green waste! Come in with a truck full of organic yard waste - leave with it full of mulch, soil, gravel etc. to get that yard looking perfect! #selectionsnursery #greenwasterecycle

Happy Earth Day ! Do something Earth friendly today - plant a tree , go for a walk, use less plastic. Enjoy the sunshine !... #selectionsnursery #earthday

The skies may still be grey most days, but Spring is here - awesome to see the buds and blooms - especially those delicate cherry blossoms! #selectionsnursery #springtime

Happy Easter from all of us at Selections Nursery! #SelectionsNursery

Pretty & delicate, yet hardy and determined to thrive despite snow and cold - Snowdrops (Galanthus), now blooming outside our offices. #selectionsnursery #springbulbs

A couple examples of plants that bring colour and interest to garden beds and planters through the winter, even if the snow is coming down! 1 & 4 - Calluna vulgaris Spring Torch 2. Skimmia japonica 3. Hamamelis mollis... #selectionsnursery #uniqueplants

BC Landscape & Nursery Association March Pruning Workshop coming up on March 7th! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE - sign up now Join our qualified, experienced instructors who will start the day with an orientation and then practical hands-on techniques in the field.... Topics Covered: Choosing the right tool for the job Timing Target Pruning DDD, structure, size, clearance Standard principles and practices ANSI, CODIT, Canadian Landscape Standard Safety MSI, RSI, PPE Basic tool care sharpening, sanitation, storage Participants should dress for the weather and bring their PPE, clean, sharp by-pass pruners and a handsaw. #landscapeskills #selectionsnursery

An innovative project in Toronto will convert hundreds of tonnes of food waste into reusable soil for landscaping purposes. The composting will be done by Hop Compost and produce soil free of methane and odour in just 11 days. Read on for more details. #sustainability #innovation