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• Sage-A Staple And Ornamental

  As I'm writing this, we are coming up on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. When I think of Sage Salvia officinalis , I can't help but think about using Sage in the Turkey Stuffing. It seems to be a staple at this time of year. Generally, most... Posted Dec 03 2008, 07:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: purple, blue, flowers, ornamental, evergreen, herb, sun, sage

• Taunton Spreading Yew Graceful & Lovely

  Evergreen shrubs are almost a staple in a lot of landscapes because of their beauty, the fact that they stay green all year and they are wonderful complementary background or foreground color for other plants that are placed around them. They make a great... Posted Nov 28 2008, 06:16 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Shrub, hedge, beginner, evergreen, hardy, bushes, yew, low spreading, sun

• Dawn Redwood A Decorative Fast Growing Tree

  If you are looking for a beautiful fast growing tree, the Dawn Redwood is the one for you. It makes an awesome windbreak as well and would grow and fill in more quickly than the slower growing varieties of trees. As you can see by the pictures above,... Posted Nov 24 2008, 02:28 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fast growing, privacy, evergreen, trees, windbreak, unique, tall, trunk

• Colorado Blue Spruce - Not Just For Colorado

  The Colorado Blue Spruce 'Picea Pungens' is native to the inter-mountain states of the west but grows from zones 3-7 which covers a good portion of the United States. These trees are awesome specimens and are very stately trees used often as Christmas... Posted Oct 25 2008, 07:54 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Deer Resistant, privacy, hedge, evergreen, trees, windbreak, large, tall trees, christmas, spruce, cones

• Canadian Hemlock Versatile and Evergreen

  When I see the Canadian Hemlock tree I think of a big old Christmas tree. I'm going into my past here, but, I remember ever since I was a kid seeing these trees laden with the big old glass bulbs of all different colors. I still see them all lit up... Posted Oct 07 2008, 03:51 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: hedge, birds, evergreen, Canadian hemlock, hemlock, hemlock spruce, tsuga canadensis, eastern hemlock

• Arborvitae Sherwood Moss

  This is a beautiful evergreen with soft foliage. It's a great border for areas where you want a shorter hedge. The height on these is approximately 4-6 feet and they spread 3-4 feet. They would make a great background for your flower garden as well... Posted Mar 24 2008, 01:04 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, Shrub, hedge, green, evergreen, hardy, accent

• Juniper - Blue Forest Great All-around Evergreen

  The Juniper - Blue Forest, Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest'. This evergreen is widely adaptable in your landscape. It spreads low to the ground with upright branches looking somewhat like a miniature forest. It's blue green color will complement... Posted Feb 28 2008, 12:24 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, Deer Resistant, dry, pollution, wind, juniper, rabbits, ground cover, spread, slopes, hot, adaptable, drought, evergreen, hardy