When I was in my early 20s, I loved watching gardening shows on PBS (Public Broadcasting System). The host would visit various gardens and showcase the plants. She slowly walked through the garden paths, stopped to touch the plants, share […]
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During a walk at the mall on Thanksgiving weekend, we encountered a gorgeous shrub with red berries and a bounty of yellow, orange and burgundy leaves. The reason we like it is because it maintains interest and color throughout […]
One of the most durable plants we have in our garden/landscape is Variegated Bishop’s Goutweed Groundcover. Variegated Bishop’s Goutweed can withstand very cold and hot temperatures. Variegated Bishop’s Goutweed is animal resistant (deer, rabbits, voles, gophers, groundhogs). Once Variegated Bishop’s Goutweed is planted, it is very difficult to […]
We have a very tall, gorgeous Leland Cypress evergreen that is almost 30 foot tall! We purchased it for $3 about 10 years ago. At that time, it was about 8 inches tall and very vulnerable to deer. We planted in near our deck to provide screening and privacy. Fortunately, […]
It’s late Winter in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.A. and we have a Nor’easter coming up the east coast! Our Japanese cherry trees have already started to form buds, so we are very concerned about the snowstorm’s effect on the cherry buds … Snowstorm Coming & Japanese Cherry Tree […]
The Blizzard of 2017, also called Stella Blizzard 2017, made it’s way up the East coast of the U.S.A in March. It left only a couple of inches of snow in the Mid-Atlantic area, but it also left lots of ice! The reason we love evergreens in […]
A dusting of snow creates a Winter Wonderland! Evergreens add enormous value to your landscape because they provide structure, volume and beauty throughout all seasons. Even in the cold of Winter, your landscape is beautiful due to evergreens! One of the most engaging evergreens is Golden Globe Arborvitae! Why? […]
We have a tall tree on the outskirts of our backyard that turns brilliant red, yellow and orange each Autumn. Each leaf shows all 3 colors, which is very unusual. For many years, we didn’t know the name of […]
During the Winter of 2016, the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. had 30 inches of snowfall in a 24 hour period of time. It was a very heavy snow, and damaged many of our precious evergreens. It is now early Spring and we are surveying the damage. We […]
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It’s late Winter in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. We still have snow on the ground, but scores of Robins, BlueJays and Mockingbirds signal an early Spring! Our Table Top Juniper is always a favorite evergreen for our feathered friends. To learn 4 Ways Table Top Juniper Enhances […]
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, […]
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 […]
Winter Red Welcomes the Holidays! For true gardeners, Winter ushers in a time of rest, recuperation, and planning for Spring. Typically, the Winter landscape is bland and unforgiving. Fortunately, we have discovered a few shrubs that can add color, volume and interest to your Winter landscape. […]
The Value of Trees in Our Landscape Why are trees valuable in our landscape? Here are 6 reasons: Trees are the bones and structure in our landscape.What does that mean? It means that in the dead of […]
It’s Fall in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. and our Burning Bush leaves are transitioning to red! Here are 4 reasons to grow Burning Bush in your landscape: Burning Bush is very easy to maintain. Just prune once per year to maintain shape. Burning Bush will give you brilliant […]
When we turn the corner and walk down the hill, our Side Garden stands up and greets us everyday! I have always loved Side Gardens. When I was growing up, my parents had a Side Garden of Irises, Lilies, Roses, and Azaleas. Side Gardens are typically […]
Pyracantha Teton is a thorny shrub that grows upright and dense. Here are 5 reasons to grow Pyracantha Teton in your garden: (1) Pyracantha Teton adds bright orange color to your Fall garden. (2) If you would like to create a natural border, Pyracantha Teton has thorns which discourage […]
When deciduous trees have lost their leaves, what provides beauty and consistency in your Winter landscape? Evergreens! The 20 foot tall evergreen in the background is an Arizona Cypress. It turns a beautiful blue in the Autumn, as you can […]
A fresh blanket of snow has fallen and our evergreens are drooping. Heavy snow can break evergreen branches, so we need to knock off some of the heavy snow. Lo is using a tree loper to knock off the snow. If you notice evergreens that are bent or […]
When we turn the corner and walk down the hill, our Side Garden stands up and greets us everyday! I have always loved Side Gardens. When I was growing up, my parents had a Side Garden of Irises, Lilies, Roses, and Azaleas. Side Gardens are typically […]