Category Archives: Landscaping

Fall Color, Landscaping, Perennials, Shrubs

Late Season Fall Color

November 1, 2018 Deb Knecht Leave a comment

Little Quick Fire Hydrangea and Red Lightning Heuchera

Plants for Brilliant Fall Color The weather might be cooling down, but Knecht’s is ablaze with fall color! Here are some of our favorites for making sure your fall garden doesn’t fizzle out. Orange Rocket Barberry – low-maintenance … Continue Reading ››

Landscaping, Trees

Storm Damage Recovery

November 1, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

The widespread storm damage that occurred on September 20th has resulted in the loss of huge numbers of trees for several thousand families and businesses. Cleanup efforts are well underway, but for many months and even years of hard work lie ahead to return devastated properties … Continue Reading ››

Landscaping, Shrubs, Spring Blooming, Trees

Serviceberries are an Early Spring Delight

May 3, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

Just as the golden yellow blossoms of the forsythias are fading, the beautiful airy white blossoms of Servicebery trees and shrubs become the stars of our early spring landscapes. Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry has proven its toughness over many years, and this … Continue Reading ››

Landscaping

Spring for new design!

April 27, 2018 Heidi Brosseau Leave a comment

Raking out beds, and last-minute pruning is underway. Perennials that weren’t cut back last fall are getting a spring trim, just in time for the new growth that has been patiently waiting for the right moment to make its debut. Much like … Continue Reading ››

Landscaping, Shrubs

Arborvitae for Screening and Windbreaks

March 8, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

Arborvitae have a tough time getting respect despite their name which means “tree of life”. Divisively called “cemetery trees” and dogged by the unfortunate tendency of some arborvitae varieties to suffer winter burn or splay in heavy wet snows, arborvitae are rejected … Continue Reading ››

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