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How to Add Winter Interest to your Garden

As we approach the first days of winter, we do not need to say goodbye to our gardens until spring. You can strategically plant some trees, shrubs and flowers that shine in winter to create a peaceful winter wonderland.  

In gardening and landscaping, winter interest is a term used to describe plants that have unique eye-catching characteristics in colder months: bark textures, twig and bark colors, berry colors, moving grasses, and flowers that bloom in winter.

Creating Your Own Japanese Garden

Japanese gardens are often admired for their serene and tranquil qualities. You may also see this design style used in spas to encourage relaxation. We will walk you through the elements needed to create a Japanese Garden in your very own back yard!

Perennials for Fall Planters: Ornamental Grasses

Fall planting doesn’t only apply to fast growing trees, but perennials too! While there’s many perennial options you can plant in the fall to enjoy next spring, there’s a few ornamental grasses that thrive in containers. No need to wait for early spring to arrive when you can add interest to your lawn or fall garden now!

Trending in 2020: Pink Plants

When you think of plants, shades of lush green leaves come to mind. However, there’s a new trend sweeping through the homes and gardens in America - pink plants!

The Ancient History of Rose Gardens

Roses have been a part of history since the earliest of time. The same delicate, yet striking beauty that we love was also admired by those here before us long ago. Which makes you think - how were roses used throughout past centuries?

Growing a Wild, Naturalistic Garden Landscape

All around the world, cities have seen wildlife return to areas where tourists aren’t crowding them out this year. It’s a beautiful reminder that nature is a powerhouse: left untamed, the natural world will create its own sense of balance and beauty.  Rather than fight these forces, a wonderful way to design your home garden design is to embrace what nature does best and let your landscaping run wild with a naturalistic feel.  

6 Must-Have Plants to Transform Any Outdoor Space

While many are spending the majority of time at home, it’s important to have an outdoor space to escape. Luckily for you - we highlighted six outdoor plants that work well in all patio, balcony, and garden spaces!

Best Early Spring Flowers for your Landscape

The days are getting longer. Buds swell on once dormant branches. Green crocus sprouts rise from the earth as if to greet the sun making its way back to the northern hemisphere. Looking out your window into the late winter garden, you can tell it's still brisk outside, but as your eyes scan across the yard you feel the anticipation with the first signs of spring. Upon us now are the times where we daydream about the season to come at the first signs of spring.

In the days and weeks just ahead your garden plants will awaken from the long winter sleep, and a new season will be upon us. One of the most beautiful things about nature is its rhythm and harmony if you paying attention. Where for every season, there are plants that are at their peak interest and on full display. And for every plant, there is a season" when they are in their prime, and help to define the garden over time.

Boxwood Shrubs that Stay Green in Winter

Few plants rival boxwood shrubs for winter color. Boxwoods are truly a classic evergreen shrub that has been a favorite of American gardeners for hundreds of years. The dark green leaves of boxwoods add permanence to the garden and can be kept trimmed into hedges and privacy screens.

The best part about boxwoods is they are deer-resistant. If you live in an area of high deer pressure you can safely use boxwoods in your garden.