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Workhorse Shrubs that Wow

Simone August 1, 2024

Sometimes you need a ringer. A plant that looks good throughout the seasons without a lot of fuss; something tough but good looking; something adaptable and reliable. You need a workhorse shrub. Fortunately, finding a shrub that works hard in the landscape isn’t as hard as you might think. Here

Bring in the Pollinators with a Feast of Perennial Flowers

Simone June 27, 2024

Whether you’re looking to establish a new pollinator garden or enhance an existing planting, incorporating a diversity of flower shapes and bloom times is a great way to ensure you attract the most colorful cast of pollinators. A variety of flower shapes (spikey, round, flat, etc) helps ensure that pollinators

Flowering Crabs are the Life of the Party in Spring

Simone April 11, 2024

We don’t need to tell you that flowering crabs light up the spring landscape like few other trees can. Bright and often fragrant blossoms simply cover the spring branches and the show doesn’t stop there. Many varieties feature colorful leaves and fruit and beautiful bark to boot.

It’s Been a Weird Winter, but Patience Still Pays

Simone March 7, 2024

A strange winter (can we even call it that?) is now gearing up for what might be a very early spring. Understandably, many gardeners are wondering how to respond to this weather. For the most part, the usual advice to be patient and let the garden wake up before meddling