Fantastic sage and lime green foliage with a lovely yellow border that, during the colder months, turns pink-flushed or peachy-salmon. Throughout the warmer months, profusions of bright red blossoms are produced by bracts with vivid green and yellow stripes. a water-wise, fuss-free option for containers and mixed beds that can withstand heat.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – BLUE FALSE INDIGO (BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS)
Baptisia, commonly referred to as fake indigo, has a long lifespan once established. In fact, many people confirm that the samples they planted decades ago have faithfully blossomed each spring. A sizable perennial that resembles a shrub, baptismia produces beautiful stalks of blueish-purple blooms, which are followed by sizable seedpods. Even when the plants are not in blossom, the foliage, which is a lovely blue-green, looks great. As a local landscaper, we know this one will perform well for you.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – ENDURASCAPE DARK PURPLE VERBENA
From the first reblooming verbena hardy to the low teens, a selection of vivid purple. Beats all verbenas for performance in the summer because it can withstand the heat better and blooms longer! Lasting color, dense branching, and excellent powdery mildew resistance. An annual elsewhere; a herbaceous perennial in areas with mild winters.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – DELICIOUS NOUGAT CONEFLOWER
What’s the best thing about Coneflower? They are a perfect specimen for a wildlife garden. attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Delicious Nougat is a compact variety with creamy white petals and a puffy, lime green center.
Read MoreDECORATING YOUR FRONT PORCH
One of the biggest trends in 2023 outdoor living is a focus on front yard design. While backyard living spaces will always be a priority when it comes to usable living space and expanding living spaces, we’ve noticed a trend toward dressing up front yards for visible curb appeal. Just like any other room in the house, a front porch can be decorated.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – PINK-A-BOO CAMELLIA
Pink-A-Boo Camellia is the perfect plant for your cool-season garden. It belongs in a spot where it gets filtered sun, full or partial shade. It may handle the winter in a sunnier spot, but the hot, hot summer sun will not be this plant’s friend. A favorite with landscapers because it brings welcome color to a cool season garden, this camellia is a nice change from the winter red camellias.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – BLUE JEAN BABY RUSSIAN SAGE
What makes Blue Jean Baby so special? For one, it’s a shorter, more compact variety that is super full with upright stems that resist flopping over. It’s one of the earliest to bloom, beginning in Midsummer and continuing to produce blooms into the Fall.
Read MoreTOP GARDEN TRENDS FOR 2022 – PART 2
Blurred lines. Bring both the indoors out and the outdoors in. Make the line between the two much less distinguishable. Your entire property is your home. Take advantage of your spaces.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – SHADOWLAND HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL HOSTA
If you’re looking to add a new hosta variety to your landscape this season, let this be THE one! With it’s heart-shaped, blue leaves with a crisp white margin, the color and shape are certainly inviting. But toss in some incredible ruffling on the leaves and you’ve got a bounty of added interest in this selcetion.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – GOLD COLLECTION® CINNAMON SNOW HELLEBORE
Don’t you deserve a little extra color during the coldest months of the year? Hellebore is your answer. Also known as Lenten Rose, these beautiful treasures will bring you a bit of happiness in your landscape. Whether peeking out of the snow or located in a large pot by your doorway, you can count on Hellebore to fill the flower void. Cinnamon Snow is a particularly beautiful variety with it’s pink buds that will open up into large, creamy white flowers with the shades of rose and cinnamon. The color of these plants is affected by both temperature and the age of the flower itself, which means you can get quite a range of hues.
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