Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
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 ››
Master Plan
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 ››
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 ››
Dakota Pinnacle Birch
Dakota Pinnacle Birch is a tough, shapely and beautiful tree of modest size that fits well into sunny areas of a landscape that are not large enough for a full sized shade tree. Sporting a graceful, upright growth habit, … Continue Reading ››
Is it time for a landscape renovation or just a refresh? Knecht's Landscape Designer, Chris Lambert and the Plymouth Builders will be speaking on this topic at the March 8th, Northfield Garden Club meeting. Chris will identify ways … Continue Reading ››