Category Archives: Groundcover

What’s Doing the Blooming? Plains Prickly Pear

June 24, 2016 Heidi Brosseau

This time each year a steady stream of visitors come to ask us, “What is that plant in the display garden with the beautiful yellow flowers?” Before we can answer they follow with, “It looks … Continue Reading ››

Groundcover, Trees

My Woodland Garden – May 26, 2016

May 26, 2016 Deb Knecht

What an exciting time of year! So many changes happening. I promised last week a picture of our Dwarf Korean Lilac tree. It is at it's peak this week - magnificent to say the least. I … Continue Reading ››

Groundcover, Perennials, Spring, Spring Blooming

What’s Doing the Blooming? Forget-me-not!

May 12, 2016 Heidi Brosseau

Each spring the forget-me-nots insist they be remembered! As I drive through town I see their delicate blue clouds, cheerfully appearing over perennial beds and borders. They often go dormant once our summer heat ramps up, making them easy to … Continue Reading ››

Groundcover, Hosta, Perennials, Shrubs

My Woodland Garden – May 4th

May 6, 2016 Deb Knecht

Can you smell that? I wait all winter to get to smell the aroma of the freshly mowed grass - not just any mowing - but the first mowing of the year! This causes a rush of spring to my senses! The weeding continues and the final touches are close at hand. Continue Reading ››

Groundcover, Perennials, Spring

What’s doing the blooming? Creeping Phlox

April 27, 2016 Heidi Brosseau

So many of our spring bloomers are providing an above average floral display this year, and the creeping phlox is no exception! Next to the spring blooming bulbs, the creeping phlox is currently our showiest perennial in the landscape. … Continue Reading ››

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