Rose-of-Sharon
Rose-of-Sharon are like other hibiscus in the appearance of their flowers, though they are a bit smaller than the dieback perennial types and don’t come in as many fruity colors as the tropical types. They make up for this in…
Butterfly Bush
Just like the name suggests, these are magnets for butterflies and other pollinators like bees, moths, and hummingbirds. They’re great bang-for-your-buck in limited-space gardens, too, since they bloom for such a long time and offer fragrance to boot. So many…
Weigela
Another of the favorite “old-timey” shrubs has undergone a rebirth of late – Weigela. Resilient and valuable assets for multi-season interest, choices now abound in foliage colors and shrub sizes, with many repeat-blooming better than they already did. Leaves can…
Spirea
Spireas are a great bang-for-your-buck in the garden because they offer multiple colors throughout the season. Loads of new varieties recently introduced showcase colorful new leaves in shades of orange, rosy-red, or dusky plum. Summer foliage is blue-green or chartreuse-yellow…
Summer Fun in the Sun: Crape Myrtles
It’s the height of summer and that means it’s crape myrtle season! But the sheer range of choices can be overwhelming. This is a comprehensive look at varieties we carry and the dos and don’ts of caring for them.
9 Favorite Native Shrubs for Wet Areas
Shrubs are the backbone of the garden, but if you have an area where water pools or just stays consistently soggy, it might seem hard to find plants that flourish. Here are some of our favorites that have adapted to like wet conditions.
3 Favorite Shrubs for Pollinators
Bring on the butterflies and bees! These native shrubs are some of the most versatile and easy to grow with flowers that will have pollinators coming from miles around.
A Rose By Any Other Name
Browsing our rose selection, you’ll see that we separate them into the “classes.” But what does it mean to be a Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Landscape? Here is a basic introduction to the main rose classes to help you narrow-down which varieties would suit you best.
Alice’s Lilac Tree
It’s been a year since guest blogger, Emily Stashower’s dog, Alice died. But with the gift of a lilac, her memory lives on. Read about how Emily has found comfort in nature.
My New Favorite Tree
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now! Guess what Stephanie’s doing this spring…planting redbuds!
5 Favorite Spring Flowering Shrubs
Looking for unique flowers for spring? Miri, our tree and shrub buyer, her five favorite shrubs for beautiful flowers and interesting foliage.
Protecting Camellias from Winter Damage
It’s that time again…camellias are blooming! Many factors can cause damage to foliage and buds during the winter, but some can be mitigated by mindful care during all times of the year.