Every year plant companies and breeders introduce new plants to the nursery market. Picking the right plants to offer at our Nursery can be a challenge. We look at many different attributes of a plant when choosing what to offer. We want to make sure we offer plants that offer something exciting to our customers […]
Not All Hardy Bulbs are for Spring
The differences between Colchicum and Autumn Crocus Fall blooming bulbs are a rare but delightful treat. Most people are familiar with Surprise Lilies, but the list of late bloomers doesn’t stop there. Colchicum, also known as Meadow Saffron, is a short, lilac-colored flower that appears in September. Like Surprise Lilies, the bulb leaves show up […]
Mangaves
Mangaves (pronounced man-GAH-vay) are a new, tropical succulent cross between Agaves and Manfredas. These stunning hybrids combine the shape and habit of Agaves with the faster growth rate and leaf patterning of the Manfreda (closely related to Agaves). They form stiff rosettes of leaves but do not have the sharp spines common with most agaves. […]
Frogscaping
Frogscaping is creating habitat for native frogs and toads in your garden. Having frogs and toads in the garden might sound undesirable to the average person. But did you know that their presence is a sign of a healthy and balanced ecosystem? Plus, they can be extremely beneficial to the home gardener. Frogs and toads […]
Under-Used Trees and Shrubs
No one likes to see “cookie-cutter” landscapes. Boring rows of boxwood, spirea, and burning bush are just not inspiring. After all, variety is the spice of life. The key is to use unique plants with different shapes in different ways. Here are 10 different trees and shrubs that can enhance a landscape in ways you […]
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