There’s no question that planting a tree is a special thing. Trees are planted in celebration of life’s milestones, to welcome new family members, and in memory of loved ones. We intuitively recognize the symbolic significance of trees with their long lives and steadfast presence in our landscapes. Beyond the symbolic importance, planting … Continue Reading ››
Category Archives: Landscaping
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 ››
Put a Little Spring in Your Step with these Gorgeous Spring Bloomers
The spring show is in full swing and it is truly a sight to behold! If you’re realizing you need a little more spring in your step, erm, landscape, consider some of these gorgeous spring trees and shrubs:
Redbuds
Redbuds offer spectacular pink to near-red spring color. The branches of this medium sized … Continue Reading ››
Start the Season off Right with these Garden Essentials
It’s finally time to play in the dirt! Getting the garden ready for another season is one of the most important tasks there is, so get it done right! Here’s a quick list of garden essentials to get you off to a great start this spring.
Soil and Compost
Whether it’s hardy landscape plants, annual … Continue Reading ››
Not So Fast! There’s More to Choosing Trees than Speed
Everyone loves a fast grower. It's a thrilling thing to watch a young rock ‘n roll tree put on explosive growth in a season. In the nursery, we've marveled at the audacity of an Autumn Blaze maple that doubles in size in a summer. But it ain't all about speed, folks.
While we love … Continue Reading ››