The Basics Zones 3-8 Height - 2'-4' spread 3'-5' Full Sun Medium to wet Soil Attracts Butterflies Tolerates clay or sandy soil, deer and rabbit resistant Special value to native bees Steeplebush, Hardhack, Rosy Meadowsweet -- whatever you call it, Spiraea tomentosa is a beautiful, … [Read more...]

When thinking about fall color, don't limit your attention to the typical trees like oaks and maples.  There are many trees that provide fall color.  And there are also shrubs and perennials!  Here are some tips to help you expand your thinking about fall color. 1.  Include asters and … [Read more...]

The Basics Zone: 4 to 9 Height: 6.00 to 8.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom:  White, April Sun: Full sun to part shade Tolerates clay soil Landscape Use This selection of Red Chokeberry sports outstanding fall color in addition to its red berries each fall. It is a suckering, … [Read more...]