Growing your own cut flowers is a wonderfully fulfilling and therapeutic hobby that offers tons of benefits. When you immerse yourself in the process of nurturing plants, you establish a profound connection with nature and the earth. Tending to the flowers, watching them grow from seedlings to full blooms, and being attuned to their needs…
Baptisia, AKA false indigo, is so stunning and easy-going, you’ll wonder why you don’t already have some in your gardens! This native wildflower has it all: incredible flowers, handsome foliage and super deer tolerance. Eye-catching pea-like flowers appear on tall stalks in late-spring. The flowers bloom for weeks and weeks offering spectacular color. Traditionally, false…
Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a favorite, low-maintenance perennial. With so many different varieties, sedums can provide lots of interesting color and texture to the garden. And they are one of the easiest perennials to grow. Here are some guidelines to care for sedum: Light requirements: Most sedum varieties thrive in full sunlight, although…
Ornamental grasses generally benefit from dividing every few years to maintain their vigor and prevent overcrowding. Here are some signs that your ornamental grass may need dividing: Overcrowding: If the center of the plant is dense and matted with dead or decaying foliage, it’s likely that the plant has become overcrowded and needs to be…
Camellias are so beloved they are known as the “Queen of the Shade Garden.” These gorgeous plants originated in Asia and can now be found growing throughout the world. They were first introduced to the United States by the famous French botanist, Andre Michaux. In 1786 Michaux created the first botanical garden in the South….
Knockout® Roses are one of our best-selling plants and for good reason! Rarely does a plant offer so much “bang for your buck.” This All-American Selections winner is covered in large clusters of fragrant roses that bloom from spring until frost. They make a gorgeous low growing hedge or wonderful addition to just about any sunny location…
Selecting a new tree to plant is exciting! Beautiful trees can make such a huge difference in the appearance of your home and garden. What type of tree to plant can be a big decision – there are so many varieties to choose from. How can you narrow down the field to select the perfect…
