Landscape and Garden Design

  1. Easy Evergreen Tree Identification Part 1: Pine Trees!

    trees

    Need to tell the difference between a Pine and a Fir? How does a Hemlock differ from a Yew? 

    pine

    Read more »
  2. Time to Feed the Hummingbirds

    hummingbird feeder

    As flowers and warm weather begin to creep up from south to north, it brings with it many migratory birds and insects, but none quite so highly anticipated as the jeweled Hummingbird!

    The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird begins migrating north as early

    Read more »
  3. Getting To Know Tiarella - Spring Blooms Made For The Shade!

    tiarella

    Tiarella cordifolia, more commonly known as Foamflower, Foam Flower, or sometimes called False Miterwort, are herbaceous perennials from the family Saxifragaceae. The same family as Coral Bells (Heuchera) that these unique Perennials resemble. 

    Read more »
  4. Create a Meditation Garden!

    meditation garden

    Many homeowners focus on beautiful outdoor spaces specifically for entertaining, which may include a pool area, eating, and bar areas set in incredible outdoor kitchens complete with plumbing, cooking, and lighting.

    But what about creating a garden

    Read more »
  5. Top 5 Winter Interest Shrubs

    holly

    Winter is the ever-returning friend and foe of gardeners. You may rue the arrival of Jack Frost every year, driving you inside and sapping all the color from your garden. But did you know that there are many plants that keep your garden looking beautiful

    Read more »
  6. 5 Plants With Silver Leaves

    silver leavesSometimes, you just need something different in your yard! Something not just green!

    Many of your plants may have colorful flowers, but before and after those blooms, you need something showy that is sure to stand out for the rest of the growing

    Read more »
  7. Witch Hazel- The Shrub That You Didn't Know You Needed

    witch hazel

    Late blooming (or is it very early?) Witch Hazels support beneficial pollinators and add interest to your landscape when very few other plants are flowering!

    If you're ever disappointed that after the last flush of flowers in the fall, very little

    Read more »
  8. Planting and Caring For Serviceberry Shrubs

    serviceberry

    Gorgeous drifts of white blossoms and flavorful fruit, the Serviceberry Shrub is a graceful and airy deciduous plant also known well for its dramatic fall color!

    Fragrant spring flower? Check!

    Edible fruit? Check!

    Fall color? Big

    Read more »
  9. How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh

    christmas tree

    It’s the merriest time of year and already those Christmas trees are gracing homes across the country! But we’re still weeks away from Christmas and often - you want that tree looking great right past the New Year celebrations!

    Here are a few

    Read more »
  10. Top 5 Trees to Make Your Neighbors Jealous!

    backyard

    We often get asked about "statement" plants and specimen trees - anything that will have that high-impact wow factor on your home's curb appeal. There are plants that add some "oomph" to your garden, spice things up, or refresh a tired landscape - and

    Read more »
Page