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Woodie’s Picks: Plants Budding Now & Blooming Soon
In this week’s installment of Woodie’s Picks, we decided to highlight four plants that are covered in buds and will be the first to bloom in early spring! Just as the early bird gets the worm, the early gardener gets the blooms! Keep reading to learn more about bloom timing and our favorite March and April early blooming plants!
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An Evergreen Groundcover Sensation: Mondo Grass
Beyond covering your garden in a lush carpet of beautiful foliage and blooms, groundcover plants offer a multitude of benefits to one’s landscape! In this blog, we will first delve into the benefits of planting groundcovers in your yard. We will then dive into one the most versatile, well-loved groundcover plants on the market: Mondo Grass!
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8 Tips To Transform Your Outdoor Space This Fall
As temperatures drop to the low forties and the hours of sunshine begin to dwindle, it’s easy to get into a cold-season slump. But it does not have to be this way! By fully embracing the warm tones of fall, you can easily cultivate a cozy, inviting outdoor space to enjoy each day. In this blog, we will highlight some key factors that worked to elevate these influencers’ spaces, along with tips for you to create the best fall display for your home.
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Fall Container Gardening: Bringing Beauty to the Season
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the vibrant hues of fall foliage remind us of nature’s breathtaking transition. While many gardeners start to wind down for the year, fall is actually the perfect time to breathe new life into your outdoor spaces through container gardening.
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The 10 Best Plants that Thrive in August
As summer begins to wind down, gardeners across the United States might think it's too late to plant new additions to their gardens. However, August is a perfect time for late summer planting! In this blog, we will highlight some of the best options, along with planting tips and care instructions to ensure your garden thrives.
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Woodie’s Picks: Warm Season Grasses To Elevate Your Outdoor Space
As we head into summer's peak temperatures, keeping new plantings in the landscape happy and healthy can certainly feel like a chore. Luckily, plenty of warm-season grasses can handle the heat and easily elevate your outdoor space. Keep reading to learn more about Woodie’s favorite perennial grasses for giving your space a glow-up this summer!
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The 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.
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Ecological & Aesthetic Advantages of Native Plant Cultivars in Landscape Design
Embracing native plant cultivars in landscape design not only provides a visually captivating outdoor space but also contributes to the preservation of local ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and overall ecological health. Let's explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of using native plant cultivars and discuss how they can be seamlessly integrated into landscape design.
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Ornamental Grasses to Add Interest to Your Winter Landscape
Many gardeners never consider using Ornamental Grass for winter interest. Most gardeners believe it's time to cut back the grasses during the fall and winter and long for their re-emergence in the early spring. On the other hand, savvy gardeners know that winter can be a great time to enjoy grasses, as they add sound, color, and food for winter songbirds to the garden!
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Best Ways To Use Ornamental Grasses
Initially, the idea of planting grass may feel mundane and pointless, but there are so many beautiful varieties of ornamental grasses that will easily transform a space! And while many plants are tired and left lifeless after a long and hot season, mid to late summer into fall is the ornamental grass’s time to shine!
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