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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!
Learn MoreA Gardener’s Gift Guide: For The Plant Lovers In Your Life
It’s officially the holiday season, and with that comes the daunting task of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. However, finding presents people will love does not have to be stressful! If you are gifting to an avid gardener, plant lover, or even just a nature enthusiast, then this gift guide is for you! Follow along as we give you gifting inspiration for the plant lover in your life!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Deer-Resistant Essentials For The Late Fall Landscape
Mother nature's foliage is dropping, and these deciduous shrubs are often a deer’s first choice in the buffet of nature. When these shrubs become bare, deer begin turning to the landscape staples to fulfill their hunger. Check out this blog to learn the best tips and tricks to avoiding these woodland creatures!
Read More8 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.
Read MoreThe Enchanting World of Tiarella Plants
Whether you’re looking for a ground cover, adding accents to your shaded borders, or incorporating beautiful plants into mixed decorative containers, Tiarella offers a wide range of choices. This blog will explore the different varieties of Tiarella, including Tiarella cordifolia, Tiarella 'Oakleaf,' Tiarella 'Timbuktu,' and Tiarella 'Running Tapestry,' and delve into their uses in the landscape, deer resistance, ideal planting companions, and growing conditions.
Read MorePlanting Perennials in the Fall for Spectacular Spring Blooms
Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials that will burst into life with vibrant blooms come spring. This guide will walk you through the types of perennials typically planted in the fall, tips for planting, winter care, spring maintenance, and some of the best perennials for early-season blooms. With a little effort now, you’ll be rewarded with a garden full of color next year.
Read MoreThe Importance of Dormancy to Plants: How Fall & Winter Planting Benefits Your Garden
Dormancy is a crucial phase in the life cycle of many plants, particularly in temperate climates, where cold winters provide an essential period of rest. During dormancy, plants slow down their metabolic processes, conserving energy and preparing for the upcoming growing season. Whether you're planting trees, shrubs, or perennials, understanding the role of dormancy can help you better care for your garden, especially when planting in the fall and winter.
Read MoreRed Yucca: A Gardener's Guide to Planting, Care, & Landscape Design
If you are in search of a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that makes a bold splash in the landscape, look no further than this Texas-native show-stopper! In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of planting, caring for, and incorporating Red Yucca into your landscape, along with some ideal companion plants.
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Five Magnificent Early Fall Bloomers
As a slight chill hits the air and the season of cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice eases into view, many may feel that the time for planting and beautiful blooms has come to an end. These people would be surprised to find out that fall is actually one of the best seasons to plant in the garden! To get in the fall spirit this week, we’ve decided to center in on five early fall blooming plants that we just can’t get enough of!
Read MoreCreating a Woodland Garden Using Native Plants
Designing a woodland garden with native plants is a rewarding way to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape that supports local ecosystems while providing year-round beauty. Inspired by the natural landscapes of forests, Woodland gardens use layers of native trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers to mimic the understory of a woodland setting.
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