We are in the midst of a Winter Blizzard in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.! We have 16 inches of snow on the ground and we are expecting 12 more inches! The weather forecasters predicted 40 to 60 mph winds, which would guarantee massive power outages. Fortunately, […]
Monthly Archives: January 2016
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Red Salvia has beautiful red spiked flowers that attract hummingbirds to your garden! Even in the early Fall, you will see a few hummingbirds stop at your Red Salvia as they make their migration to warmer climates. Red Salvia like morning sun. Red Salvia will continue to bloom until the […]
We love shades of “orange” in our garden! The top left photo is multi-color Zinnias planted from seed Zinnias are very easy to grow. We just sprinkled the seeds in amended soil, and lightly sprayed with water everyday for a couple of weeks. We waited until late […]
We have lots of “Pretty in Pink” in our garden! The top left photo is a pot of pink impatiens. Impatiens like shade, so if you have a shady spot in your garden, they are perfect! For more information, photos, and videos on impatiens, click here. […]
It’s early Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our White Hyacinth are finally blooming! Five reasons to grow hyacinth in your garden are: Hyacinth are hardy plants that require very little maintenance. Hyacinth are deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant. Over time, […]
It’s Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our “Tinkerbell” Bearded Iris are blooming! Tinkerbell Irises are smaller Irises, about 6 to 8 inches tall. They multiply quickly, so if you enjoy giving away plants to your neighbors, friends, and relatives, these are the perfect Irises for […]
It’s Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our “Lady Friend” Bearded Iris are blooming! These Irises are so beautiful in color that they remind us of raspberry lollipops! We have more Irises this year because it rained quite a bit this Spring. Therefore, we have learned […]
It’s Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our “Sonata in Blue” Bearded Iris are blooming! These Irises are usually light blue in color, but this year they are deep lavendar or light purple. We can only assume it is due to the abundant rains this season. […]
It’s Spring in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our “Indian Chief” Bearded Irises are blooming! These Irises are burgundy with gold accents. We have an abundance of Bearded Irises this year. We can only assume it is due to the frequent rains this season. To learn the […]
Blue Coreposis bush is a maintenance-free perennial! It blooms beautiful bright blue flowers in late summer through fall. It attracts butterflies and bees to your garden. It is very easy to maintain. Cut back hard in early spring with quality pruning shears such as Fiskars 25-33 Inch Power-Lever Extendable Hedge […]
We bought lots of Vinca this season. Our pretty magenta Vinca are planted in a large container with a pink geranium. We have noticed that geraniums don’t do as well when they have to share a container. Vincas are one of our top “maintenance-free” plants! Here are 7 reasons to […]
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On a sunny fall morning, we noticed a Yellow Tiger Swallowtail feeding on our Butterfly bush. I carefully walked toward him so I could record him. He flew toward the camera which was delightful! Butterfly bush will bring beautiful butterflies to your garden! To learn how to care for […]
Burgundy Barberry Shrub provides deep burgundy color all year long. During the Winter, it provides color and structure in your landscape. It blooms small yellow flowers in early summer, which attracts honey bees. It has sharp thorns which keep the deer away. Barberry is very easy to maintain. Prune […]
Our most durable perennials are Bearded Irises, which bloom in the Spring, and Sedum, which bloom in Autumn. We must love pink because we have an abundance of pink Bearded Irises and pink Sedum in our garden! Bearded Irises and Sedum are very easy to maintain. […]
If you are looking for a large, wide evergreen shrub, Table-Top Juniper is the shrub for you! Our Table Top Juniper is about 15 feet wide and 12 feet tall. Here are 4 ways Table Top Juniper enhances your landscape: Table-Top Juniper provides privacy and screening from […]