Plant of the Week: Fragrant Viburnum
Fragrant Viburnum: Shrub Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Partial to Full Sun Blooms: Early spring, extremely fragrant, rounded blush white blooms. Foliage: Rounded leaves with burgundy fall color Resistant to: Deer, Rabbits Pests/Problems: No Serious Issues Uses: Great for pollinators and birds Korean Spice (Carlessi): 8ft tall and wide Crossed with Korean Spice: Juddii: 8 ft […]
Plant of the Week: Astilbe
Astilbe: Perennial Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Shade Average Size: 2ft wide x 2 ft tall (may vary by cultivar) Blooms: Large, cloud-like plumes that vary in color depending on cultivar. Summer blooms last 2-3 weeks. Foliage: Small, mounding, serrated leaves Resistant to: Deer, Rabbits, Black Walnuts Pests/Problems: No Issues Available in pink, red, white, peach, […]
Romeo & Juliet Dwarf Cherry
Introducing the Romeo & Juliet Dwarf Cherry: Newly available in the U.S., this year, we will carry the Romeo Dwarf Cherry, and the Juliet Dwarf Cherry. For anybody interested in fruit producing plants, this is an exciting new option, especially if you aren’t able to plant trees. Both varieties are hardy up to -40 degrees […]
Pruning 101
One of the top requests from our clients is to have a “low maintenance” landscape. Unfortunately, almost all plants should be tidied up once a year. The key is knowing when the shrubs should be pruned. Not only does it look nice, but the shrubs will maintain vigor and health, maximizing the lifespan of your […]
Highlighting with Hardscapes
With the many changing trends in landscaping, the use of natural stone is a timeless choice. It is a favorite material of many designers because it is durable and beautiful. Natural stone is very versatile and looks good in any style of landscape, from rustic to modern. An added hardscape element brings extra variety to […]
Maximizing Investments: Illuminating Your Home
Take a moment and envision your home with the landscape of your dreams, perfectly maintained, well balanced, and naturally drawing focus to your front door. Now picture it again at night, coming home from dinner or hosting guests. Many of you may see lighting throughout the landscape illuminating your path— you’re on the right track. […]
Fall Interest
While working on our yards in spring, it’s tempting to purchase the flowers that are currently in bloom. But one of the most common mistakes we see in DIY landscaping is a lack of seasonal interest–don’t forget to consider what your yard will look like the remaining three seasons of the year. When most of […]
Mulch vs. Gravel
By: Brendan Rost A great landscape is the combination of a multitude of features coming together in a cohesive manner. The layout of a space is key but the importance of the choice of materials is often downplayed or mishandled. Choosing materials for a project is a carefully planned process that aims to fit the […]