Fall is a great time to plant. The cooler weather lessens transplant shock and makes it easier to keep up with watering. With cooler weather and shorter days, plants start focusing on sending energy into their root systems to prepare for dormancy, which is great for getting new plantings settled. Fall planting is … Continue Reading ››
Category Archives: Fall Planting
Compact Shrubs that Wow in the Landscape
When you need a little extra pop in your landscape, small shrubs are a great option. They are excellent for mixed plantings, defining borders, edging sidewalks, and creating beautiful low maintenance mass plantings that won’t overwhelm smaller landscapes. As an added bonus, smaller shrubs don’t usually need much pruning, so you have more … Continue Reading ››
Limelight Hydrangea Tree
If you’re looking for a small tree that makes a big impact, consider the Limelight hydrangea tree. This tree packs the undeniable punch of a hydrangea, but in a handsome tree form that is sure to please. The huge blooms, bright color, and easy care make the Limelight hydrangea tree a … Continue Reading ››
Winter Garden Prep Basics
Cold weather is setting in, and that means it's time to think about winter garden prep. Here's a quick list of critical considerations as you get your garden ready for winter.
Water
Good hydration at the roots is essential to happy plants next season. Newly installed plants need to be watered up until the ground … Continue Reading ››
Crimson Spire Oak
Crimson Spire Oak is the stuff dreams are made of. That's a bold statement, we know, so let us present the evidence:
Crimson Spire (a hybrid between English oak and native white oak) has fantastic foliage. Rich green leaves densely cover the tree in summer and turn a rusty to bright red in mid … Continue Reading ››