Under colorful blankets of blooms and tall inflorescenses, our plants' foliage can remain overlooked. This isn't entirely fair. Afterall, foliage faithfully absorbs light, makes food, breathes, and releases excess water for our plants. It is, in a word, essential.
Lucky for gardeners, foliage isn't only utilitarian, but also often beautiful. Why not celebrate leaves, … Continue Reading ››
Walking around the yard this week has been such a delight. The heat and humidity have been just what is needed for the annual planters and baskets. They have just exploded.
But then there are the perennials that are shining right now. The astilbe - … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
March 2016. March teased us. March promised us an early spring. March.... March... March...
This past week we spent much of it looking out the windows - admiring whatever green Mother Nature was offering - under our breath muttering that April was colder than March had been. Feeling as if we were spinning our wheels....
A walk … Continue Reading ››
Thanks to Heidi Brosseau for the following Sneak Peak on these wonderful perennials!
It’s the time of year when I want to incorporate Heuchera and Heucherella everywhere! In my planters, in my hanging baskets, and tucked in between those fading spring and summer plants. There are a few reasons why I enjoy working with them so … Continue Reading ››
