Native azaleas are some of the most spectacular native plants, yet seldom seen in gardens. Some sources say that these azaleas and their precursors have been around for 50 million years, slowly evolving and adapting to their local habitats. It’s never too late to add one to your garden. When … [Read more...]
Opening for the Season April 1 2021
We will be opening for the season on Thursday, April 1. Our hours will be Monday-Saturday nine to four starting April 1. We'd write more, but we are madly getting everything ready for your visit! Spring is Here! See you soon! … [Read more...]
Five Spring Garden Maintenance Tips
Most Important Tip - No Stress! Tend your native plant garden as neatly, or as informally, as you like. Keep in mind, we’ve never yet heard a bird, bee or butterfly mutter “I wish they’d tidy up this place.” Many insects require leaf litter, birds nip seed from dried seed heads, and some … [Read more...]
Love Red Flowers? So Does Cupid! (P.S. Gift Cards Available)
Few colors are as lovely in the landscape than true, vibrant red. While red roses and carnations are Valentine icons, let’s not forget some of Eastern North America’s stunning red flowers. Attractive to you and to garden visitors such as hummingbirds and butterflies. These red flowers are certain … [Read more...]
Native Plant Starter Kits
Interested in planting native, but short on time? Overwhelmed with information, don't know what plants to select? Let us help. We’ll select an assortment of perennials to provide bloom in spring, summer, and fall. No Design Needed! By nature, native plants move around, so you will be … [Read more...]
Winter Greetings
We want to express our appreciation and gratitude for our customers who remained loyal to us through this difficult year. You made it all worth while! You stuck with us through the remote pick-ups, the in-person with masks, the delayed stamps on the loyalty card, and probably other inconveniences … [Read more...]
Pruning
Pruning can be overwhelming! We are here to help. We can prune your shrubs and small trees (up to 15 feet in height) or work along side you and show you how and where to cut, so you can learn to do it on your own. Winter is a great time to prune. The plants are dormant, and without leaves in … [Read more...]
Container Evergreen Trees Available
Extended December Hours Plant now, or use indoors for a short time and then plant. Open Saturday December 19 10-3 (Please note, Thursday and Friday hours have been cancelled due to the weather forecast) WEATHER PERMITTING! Please call in advance if there is any question. Our outgoing message … [Read more...]
Nine Reasons to Start Small
Breaking Misconceptions: Planting Small Container Trees and Shrubs Trees and shrubs are the foundation and focal point of your garden. They stand out among smaller, less impressive plants. They provide structure and architecture, shade for other plants, divide the garden into defined spaces, … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Sweet Gum
Native Range and Habitat The Sweet Gum, Liquidambar styraciflua, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to the eastern and south-central United States, extending south into Mexico and Central America. Its range in the United States extends from south-eastern Connecticut, New Jersey, and … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Willow Oak
The Willow Oak, Quercus phellos, a medium to large species within the “red oak group”, occurs mostly in the Southeastern United States. It occurs from Missouri, south to extreme-eastern Texas, east to the Florida Panhandle, and extending north along the coast to Long Island, New York. It is … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Black Oak
The Eastern Black Oak, Quercus velutina, is a small to medium sized species within the “red oak group” and has a wide range in Eastern North America. It occurs from extreme-eastern Texas, east to the Florida Panhandle, and north to southern Maine. Its population in the Southeast is sparse compared … [Read more...]
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