I've been asked over and over and OVER again if I would share a "Master List" of all the trees, shrubs, and perennials we planted... and since that would actually be really helpful for me to look back on as well, I figured it was time I compiled a list. So, since spring is practically just around the corner (wishful thinking, maybe!) I've decided to share that list today!
Ninebark is an versatile plant with a fast-growing habit and winter bark appeal that make these shrubs garden favorites.
I've been asked over and over and OVER again if I would share a "Master List" of all the trees, shrubs, and perennials we planted... and since that would actually be really helpful for me to look back on as well, I figured it was time I compiled a list. So, since spring is practically just around the corner (wishful thinking, maybe!) I've decided to share that list today!
This one's on *our* Wish List!
Since starting the farm 5 years ago on leased land, I have been slowly adding to my wish list of perennial flowers, trees and shrubs to plant “one day.” Even though it can be tough to be patient while waiting for the right time (and money!) to make long-term investments, its worth being patient to d
Space-friendly varieties can turn your property into a lush landscape
Many plants are beautiful, but not all are beneficial in a garden. Some of the most eye-catching cultivars can be invasive, poisonous, or attractive to unwelcome insects—issues you probably don't want to deal with. Check this list for 15 trees, shrubs, and other plants you should think twice about before planting on your property.
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Photographs and information about Eastern Sweetshrub, Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Bubby Bush - Calycanthus floridus
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Have you ever wished that Santa shopped exclusively at the nursery? Us too. On this special holiday edition of the LAAP podcast, we’re talking about which plants (and miscellaneous garden […]
A personal tour of Hummelo, the Netherlands home and famed garden of designer Piet Oudolf, would be pretty near the top of any keen gardener’s wish list. B
Witch hazel should be on every gardener’s wish list. The flowers release a spicy scent when they bloom.
Discover eight plants for your 2024 gardening wish list, including a stunning hydrangea with black foliage.
Commiphora abyssinica, Myrrh Tree
If, at the end of every year, you find yourself saying, "Next year, we'll go there," you're not alone: Our travel wish-list is as long as it is diverse, and it just keeps growing. During last year's Readers' Choice Awards, there were a few select places you marked as the next ones to visit, from new picks like Croatia and Norway, to old favorites like Paris and Bora Bora. If you haven't yet made it to your dream destination, here are your top picks—including some of our own tips, your top-rated hotels to book, and of course, a few beautiful photos for that extra inspiration.
The garden changes so quickly this time of year that I thought I'd share another round of wide view photos. Above you see the 'Royal Raindrops' crabapple trees at their height of bloom, with purple 'Negrita' tulips in front. By a week later the crab blossoms had faded to this pale pink color, and pink 'Don Quichotte' and 'Renown' tulips were taking over from 'Negrita.' The view looking south toward the gate features double pink 'Foxtrot' tulips, which have surprised me by reblooming for several years. I assumed the double tulips wouldn't be good perennials, but they must be happy in this spot with the sandy soil to keep the bulbs dry while dormant in summer. The same view from a seat on the NW arbor bench is full of pretty spring green. We really love this new bench, and I find excuses to pop out and enjoy it at least once a day. The view looking the other direction from the arbor bench features giant 'Victoria' rhubarb leaves and some 'Early Emporer' globe alliums off in the distance. Yes, 'Early Emperor' really does bloom a few weeks before the other types, so it is a great way to extend allium season. And here are those alliums from the other direction. I love the mauve alliums next to the chartreuse 'Sutherland Gold' elderberry shrub, which will grow into a giant backdrop in a few years. Each week there is more color in the garden as it builds toward the heavy June climax, then settles down to fewer flowers (and less deadheading, hooray) in the heat of summer. Early fall brings another flush of bloom from the roses and some perennials before the deciduous plants shut down for winter. 'Hall's Purple' honeysuckle continues to climb farther up the swing set, and the honey locusts on either side are finally leafing out. I really love my 'Shademaster' honey locusts, but I wish they put their leaves out earlier. The NE corner behind the swing set is starting to look less barren, though of course it will just take a few years for the large shrubs to grow into their spaces. The east garden is especially colorful right now with more 'Negrita' tulips blooming above creeping phlox. The 'Katherine Havemeyer' lilacs perfume the air while the white dogwood tree unfolds its blooms above. Have you noticed how dogwood (Cornus florida) blooms look like little square presents before they unfold their petals? A few shots from the front reveal that the heaviest tulip display is over, though a few white 'Maureen' tulips still grace the garden. Soon the lavender 'Walker's Low' catmint and 'Coral Supreme' peonies will take over the show - perhaps by next week, since we have lovely weather in the forecast. My husband lovingly refers to these tulips as the hard-boiled egg flowers. Here is a final photo of the pink dogwood tree that has been transplanted twice in the past decade, poor thing. It has survived and should be very happy once its roots grow into the rich soil under the compost pile on the other side of the fence.
Each year we introduce folks to a slew of new offerings from plant breeders. Find the best new trees and shrubs here.
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Unique flowering trees for great biodiversity! This list of flowering trees with pictures are perfect for Northern gardens.
1. ‘Standing Ovation’ Little Bluestem Name: Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ Usda Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 1½ feet wide Conditions: […]
Burnet , Sanguisorbia officinallis 'Red Thunder' at the Toronto Botanical Gardens The air was very still and shivery cold, cold, col...
Since starting the farm 5 years ago on leased land, I have been slowly adding to my wish list of perennial flowers, trees and shrubs to plant “one day.” Even though it can be tough to be patient while waiting for the right time (and money!) to make long-term investments, its worth being patient to d
These small space conifers with big benefits are one of the best plant materials for providing evergreen attraction for wildlife with a tempting trio of food, shelter and nesting sites.
1. Clear Creek® Yellowhorn Name: Xanthoceras sorbifolium ‘Psgan’ Usda Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: 18 to 22 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide Conditions: Full […]
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