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Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Thrillers for Winter Container Gardens
This week in Woodie’s Picks, we’re highlighting four of our favorite evergreen plants that make gorgeous centerpieces for winter container gardens. Plus, we’ll share the essential elements for creating eye-catching holiday porch pots, ensuring your home shines with style and flair all season long!
Learn MoreThe Importance of Deadheading Flowers in Your Landscape
Deadheading, the practice of removing spent flowers from plants, is an essential gardening technique that significantly enhances your landscape's beauty, health, and longevity. Whether you're a novice gardener or an experienced horticulturist, understanding the importance of deadheading can transform your garden into a vibrant and flourishing haven.
Read MoreEnhancing Your Garden with Native Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs
Incorporating native, drought-tolerant trees and shrubs into your landscape is a sustainable and beautiful way to create a resilient garden. Check out this blog to learn more about the benefits of cultivating a native drought tolerant garden, along with tips for how to start your own!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Summer Blooming Magnolia Tree Favorites
In the intense heat of summer, it can be more difficult to take in all the beauty that the season has to offer when you're melting under the hot summer sun. That's why this week, Woodie decided to highlight one of his favorite summer shade trees: The Magnolia! Check out this blog to learn all there is to know about Magnolia Trees and why they are the perfect summer statement piece for your landscape! Then, dive into Woodie's favorite Magnolia cultivars!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Fragrant Favorites In The Garden
Did you know scents that you smell go directly to your brains emotional center? These are the areas of the brain specifically responsible for processing emotions and memory. So, while gardening is a lot about your visual sense and adding beauty to a space, it can also play a large role on the emotional and memory-driven portion of your life. In this blog, we will highlight the impacts of fragrance in the garden, as well as dive into four of Woodie's favorite fragrant plants in the landscape!
Read MoreAdding Summer Color to Your Landscape with Crape Myrtles & Hydrangeas
Summer is a time when gardens can truly shine with vibrant colors and lush foliage. Two standout choices for adding summer color to your landscape are crape myrtles and hydrangeas. This article will explore ten popular varieties of each and provide tips on incorporating them into your landscape using proven design principles.
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Panicle Hydrangeas For The Summer Landscape
We’ll be the first to rave about all things Hydrangea macrophylla, but in our opinion, these beauties are just the opening act to the incredible show that is Panicle Hydrangeas come late June into the fall months. In this blog, we will first highlight the main differences between Hydrangea Paniculata and its counterpart varieties. Then, we will dive into Woodie’s four favorites when it comes to Panicle Hydrangeas.
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Native Plants in Supporting Pollinators & the Environment
Native plants are a cornerstone of healthy ecosystems, offering many benefits to pollinators and the broader environment. These plants, which have evolved harmoniously with local climates, soils, and wildlife, provide pollinators with essential resources to thrive. Keep reading this blog to learn the plethora of benefits and vital role native plants play in supporting local pollinators and our environment.
Read MoreAn Introduction To ‘Woodie’s Garden Picks’
With his extensive gardening experience and love for all things green, Woodie has a keen eye for plants that thrive and enhance the environment. In "Woodie's Garden Picks," you can look forward to detailed insights into each plant's growing habits, preferred conditions, and standout features. From vibrant perennials to resilient shrubs and captivating grasses, Woodie's weekly selections will inspire you to create a beautiful and sustainable garden.
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Mycorrhizal Fungi for Healthier Plants
The use of mycorrhizal fungi in landscaping represents a cutting-edge yet back-to-basics approach to cultivating healthier, more resilient plants. These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, offering numerous benefits that can significantly enhance any landscape's overall health and aesthetics. Let's explore the transformative advantages of integrating mycorrhizal fungi into your gardening practices.
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