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An 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!
Learn MoreEnhancing Your Garden with Native Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs
Incorporating native, drought-tolerant trees and shrubs into your landscape is a sustainable and beautiful way to create a resilient garden. Check out this blog to learn more about the benefits of cultivating a native drought tolerant garden, along with tips for how to start your own!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Summer Blooming Magnolia Tree Favorites
In the intense heat of summer, it can be more difficult to take in all the beauty that the season has to offer when you're melting under the hot summer sun. That's why this week, Woodie decided to highlight one of his favorite summer shade trees: The Magnolia! Check out this blog to learn all there is to know about Magnolia Trees and why they are the perfect summer statement piece for your landscape! Then, dive into Woodie's favorite Magnolia cultivars!
Read MoreThe Dunstan Chestnut Tree: A Resurgence of The American Chestnut Industry
Celebrated for its hardiness, resilience, and ecological impact, the Dunstan Chestnut Tree has sparked an American Landscaping resurgence and ultimately saved a dying industry of mass Chestnut production. In this blog, we will explore the history of this remarkable tree and delve into the best practices for cultivating it.
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Fragrant Favorites In The Garden
Did you know scents that you smell go directly to your brains emotional center? These are the areas of the brain specifically responsible for processing emotions and memory. So, while gardening is a lot about your visual sense and adding beauty to a space, it can also play a large role on the emotional and memory-driven portion of your life. In this blog, we will highlight the impacts of fragrance in the garden, as well as dive into four of Woodie's favorite fragrant plants in the landscape!
Read MoreAdding Summer Color to Your Landscape with Crape Myrtles & Hydrangeas
Summer is a time when gardens can truly shine with vibrant colors and lush foliage. Two standout choices for adding summer color to your landscape are crape myrtles and hydrangeas. This article will explore ten popular varieties of each and provide tips on incorporating them into your landscape using proven design principles.
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Panicle Hydrangeas For The Summer Landscape
We’ll be the first to rave about all things Hydrangea macrophylla, but in our opinion, these beauties are just the opening act to the incredible show that is Panicle Hydrangeas come late June into the fall months. In this blog, we will first highlight the main differences between Hydrangea Paniculata and its counterpart varieties. Then, we will dive into Woodie’s four favorites when it comes to Panicle Hydrangeas.
Read MoreUnleashing Color with Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Have you ever been walking down the street in summertime, and you are suddenly stopped in your tracks by an explosion of fiery color atop the smoothest bark trunk you've ever seen? As one of the most well known Crape Myrtles on the Market, we felt the Dynamite Specifically was one worth focusing on. Keep reading this blog to learn all there is to know about the incredible specimen that is the Dynamite Crape Myrtle!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Warm Season Grasses To Elevate Your Outdoor Space
As we head into summer's peak temperatures, keeping new plantings in the landscape happy and healthy can certainly feel like a chore. Luckily, plenty of warm-season grasses can handle the heat and easily elevate your outdoor space. Keep reading to learn more about Woodie’s favorite perennial grasses for giving your space a glow-up this summer!
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Native Plants in Supporting Pollinators & the Environment
Native plants are a cornerstone of healthy ecosystems, offering many benefits to pollinators and the broader environment. These plants, which have evolved harmoniously with local climates, soils, and wildlife, provide pollinators with essential resources to thrive. Keep reading this blog to learn the plethora of benefits and vital role native plants play in supporting local pollinators and our environment.
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