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Woodie’s Picks: April Standouts in the Landscape
April is an underrated yet breathtaking time for the spring garden, offering vibrant colors and fresh growth. In this blog, we highlight four of our favorite plants that shine in the April landscape, along with essential spring gardening tips to help you kick off the season.
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Woodie’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!
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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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Woodie'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!
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Woodie'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!
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Woodie'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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Designing a Landscape with Native Shrubs for Stunning Fall Color
Designing a landscape using native shrubs that exhibit great fall color not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also supports local wildlife and promotes ecological health. In this guide, I'll explore how to design a landscape that celebrates the changing seasons with an array of native shrubs known for their autumn brilliance.
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Woodie's Picks: Junipers That Bring Low-Maintenance Color & Long-Lasting Beauty
Junipers are extremely versatile plants that bring the elements of color, depth, and structure to the landscape. In this week of Woodie's Picks, I've decided to focus on four of my favorite juniper trees and shrubs that bring unmatched elegance and beauty to any landscape in which they're incorporated.
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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: 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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