Notes From the Garden Bettman: Five Annuals I Cannot Wait to Use Again
I tend to use far more perennials than annuals in my gardens. But last year, some diseased trees were removed and new trees planted leaving a sunny garden, but for…
I tend to use far more perennials than annuals in my gardens. But last year, some diseased trees were removed and new trees planted leaving a sunny garden, but for…
Work is beginning in the Focal Gardens at Ault Park. Grasses have been cut back, the coneflowers finally trimmed and winter weeds have been expelled from the gardens. A few…
Mulch is great, it offers many benefits to the garden, if you use it correctly. Are you up on your mulch basics? Mulch suppresses weed germination, helps with soil erosion…
ould say all lawns are bad. I’m not one to subscribe to ‘always’ or ‘never’ declarations. The truth often lies somewhere in the middle. This also holds true for the…
If you are looking for a way to shake up your garden colors a bit, consider adding silver plants this year. We found five great silver plants: some we have…
If your garden is lacking signs of spring, meet with one of our garden professionals who can help you integrate touches of spring into your landscape. The spring flowering bulb…
Regular maintenance care for your landscape is not reserved for those new to gardening and those who simply don't have the time. Experienced gardeners also turn to a designated maintenance…
I have repeated this design rule many times: when adding a new plant, plant in odd numbers preferably 3, 5 or 7 if room permits. This is far more impactful…
It’s too easy to get settled into our tried and true plants. They have served us well over the years, so why deviate? We’re all guilty of it. But, there…
There are a few plants that we strongly encourage you to eliminate from your landscape. Not only are they invasive or too aggressive, but the alternatives are far more attractive…