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Using Houseplants to Create an Indoor Landscape

Plants are a big part of our environment, and just because people are migrating to our urban centers doesn't mean we have to sever our relationship with the plant community. There have never been more options for indoor plants that thrive in apartments, townhomes, or other indoor living quarters. Check out this blog to learn the benefits of plants, and the best ways to create an indoor landscape. 

How to Create Gorgeous Winter Planters for Your Home 

Holiday porch pots are a simple way to create a welcome entrance for your holiday guests. While not technically living porch pots, they typically contain greens and pieces of living plants. Check out this blog to get inspiration and learn the best practices for creating and caring for winter planters!

Perennials That Add Winter Interest To The Landscape

When most gardeners think of perennials, they think of colorful summer blooms and the exciting color and texture of the leaves and flowers. While it's true that many perennials go dormant and die back to the ground in the winter, many perennials have a presence in the garden well into winter, even when dormant. Check out this blog to learn more about our favorite perennials to provide winter interest!

Ornamental Grasses to Add Interest to Your Winter Landscape

Many gardeners never consider using Ornamental Grass for winter interest. Most gardeners believe it's time to cut back the grasses during the fall and winter and long for their re-emergence in the early spring. On the other hand, savvy gardeners know that winter can be a great time to enjoy grasses, as they add sound, color, and food for winter songbirds to the garden!

Deciduous Shrubs That Add Winter Interest To The Landscape

Throughout the seasons, the bright red berries and vibrant stems of deciduous plants are often hidden by luscious foliage; however, in winter is is really time for many of these plants to shine when they lose that foliage! Checkout this blog to learn how deciduous shrubs are a vital addition to a winter landscape. 

Using Evergreen Shrubs to Create Winter Interest

Evergreen shrubs add a sense of permanence to the landscape. They can be planted as focal points or to draw your eye to a particular garden area. They can also be planted in groups which add areas of bold color to the landscape. Evergreens play a key role in the four-season garden plan. There are many ways to incorporate evergreen shrubs into your winter landscape, from borders to accents, to potted gardens! 

Ways to Create a Beautiful Winter Landscape

The winter garden is how great landscape designers can showcase their talents and create eye-catching landscapes. This concept is called the "four-season landscape" and can be easily incorporated into all your landscape designs.

Rather than a barren landscape of dormant shrubs, sleeping perennials, and deciduous trees, the four-season landscape showcases plants with exciting textures, colored bark, evergreen foliage, winter flowers, and so much more!

Winter Interest Shrubs That Brighten Your Landscape

A winter landscape has a beauty unique to the season itself. As most of your garden takes a long winter’s nap these shrubs add a welcoming element. Check out this blog to get some ideas on shrubs that will bring stunning winter interest to your landscape!

What Is The Difference Between Deciduous and Evergreen?

From all the different species and care regimens, we'll be the first to admit that the plant world is overwhelming. But a great place to start when planning your landscape is understanding the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Check out this blog to learn the main differences between deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs!