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Carolina Sapphire Cypress To Add Eye-Catching Coolness To The Landscape
The Carolina Sapphire Cypress is a remarkable evergreen that embodies the crisp, cool tones of winter year-round, making it a true statement piece in any landscape. In this blog, we will explore the key benefits of the Carolina Sapphire Cypress and offer creative ways to incorporate it into your yard design.
Learn MoreAn 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!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Four Fruiting Favorites For a Bountiful Harvest
Did you know that fall is the best time to plant trees? Specifically, fall is a great time to get your fruit trees in the ground! The conditions of fall are optimal for the acclimation of your trees as the season provides a perfect balance of warm and cool weather. Because conditions are ideal for planting, this week's Woodie's Picks will feature four of our fruiting favorites, which never fail to add beauty, interest, and fun to a landscape!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Viburnum For Multi-Seasonal Interest
An underdog of the fall landscape, often overlooked by the more obvious choices like burning bush and fall camellias, is the bold and beautiful Viburnum Shrub! Boasting electric color changes in fall and an explosion of unique white blooms in spring, Viburnum is an incredible option for a wide range of landscaping projects.
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 MoreWoodie's Picks: Deciduous Favorites To Plant Now For A Vibrant Landscape Later
While deciduous plants may be losing leaves and heading into dormancy, now is actually the best time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs. That is why this week, we've decided to highlight four iconic deciduous trees and shrubs to get in the ground now for a vibrant landscape later!
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 MoreWoodie's Picks: Camellias To Carry You Through Fall & Winter
Whether it's the fall-blooming sasanqua or the late-winter japonicas, Camellias are always at the forefront of our thoughts this time of year. Their glossy, evergreen foliage provides structure and interest, and when those blooms start to emerge, they truly brighten the landscape, adding a welcome burst of color against the muted tones of winter. Check out this blog to learn about Woodie's favorite Camellia shrubs to light up the fall landscape!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Iconic Redbuds To Shine In Spring and Fall
Whether planted as a specimen tree or used in groupings along garden borders, redbuds never fail to make an impact. As we all prepare the landscape for the colder months, we can’t help but envision those early spring days when the redbuds will once again take center stage, heralding the arrival of a fresh season full of life and color. Keep reading this blog to get a glimpse into my favorite redbuds to make a grand statement in the landscape!
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