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Woodie’s Picks: Hardy Hibiscus To Make a Splash in the Summer Garden
Want massive, tropical blooms without the hassle? Discover the magic of perennial hardy hibiscus: low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and bursting with color all summer long. Explore Woodie’s top picks to find your perfect match!
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Creating 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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Woodie's Picks For A Whimsical Landscape Design
As we begin to transition into the fall season, we can't help be yearn for the cozy and whimsical gardens that you dream of and see in fairytale books. Well, it's time to stop dreaming and start planting for your fairytale woodland garden starts here. Immerse yourself in a world of fantastical blooms and magic when you opt to plant these incredibly breathtaking plants!
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Woodie's Picks: Unique Plants To Enhance Your Outdoor Space
I’m excited to share this week’s plant picks, each chosen for their unique qualities and ability to enhance any landscape. Whether you want to add year-round interest, striking architectural elements, or low-maintenance beauty to your garden, these selections offer something special. Check out this blog to learn more about the intriguing qualities of these unique landscaping specimen, along with tips on how to design an unconventional and eye-catching yard!
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The Fastest-Growing Trees, Shrubs, & Perennials for a Thriving Landscape
Many homeowners and gardeners prioritize creating a lush, vibrant landscape quickly. Whether you’re looking to fill in a new garden, establish privacy, or simply enjoy rapid growth, choosing the right fast-growing trees, shrubs, and perennials is key. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best options for a landscape that flourishes in record time.
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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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Woodies Picks: Four Rose Favorites for Multi-Season Interest
While early spring may seem like the ideal time to plant your roses, you will be surprised to know that many garden gurus actually prefer to plant many flowering shrubs in late summer to early fall! The reasoning behind this is the benefits that cool-season planting can offer your garden. In this week’s edition of Woodie’s Picks, we will explore four standout roses that will not only transform your outdoor space this August but also provide beauty and blooms through the fall and then again in the spring!
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Woodie's Picks: Late Summer Blooming Favorites
Can you believe it’s already the end of July?! We certainly cannot. As we round out the summer season, we wanted to highlight that there is still so much beauty left to enjoy in the later summer landscape! In this blog, we will discuss four of our all-time favorite late-summer bloomers worth incorporating into your landscape. Additionally, we will highlight some of Woodie’s tips and tricks for making those blooms last through the fall!
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Exploring the Diversity of Holly Plants for Your Landscape
Holly plants, known for their glossy leaves and bright berries, are a versatile and attractive addition to any landscape. In this blog, we’ll explore the diversity of holly plants, provide tips on how to incorporate them into your landscape and highlight ten popular holly shrubs and trees.
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Woodie's Picks: Evergreen Year-Round Interest Plants
There are plenty of plants that sustain their vibrant color and beauty year-round and can be used to create a stunning four-season landscape! Check out his blog to learn more about this concept as well as learn all about four of Woodie's favorite plants that work to provide year-round interest in the landscape!
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