At over 1,200 known species, bats are the second most numerous order of mammals (outnumbered only by rodents). Bats comprise nearly 25% of all mammal species, which means nearly 25% of all mammal species fly! Pennsylvania is home to nine species of bats, and an occasional home to two southern … [Read more...]
The Season is Drawing to A Close
Many thanks to all our great customers who came out and talked native plants with us. We appreciate every single customer who comes along. We enjoy your visits and enjoy sending our plants out into the world! We hope you all have a restful autumn and winter. If you need help planning for next … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Shagbark Hickory
This impressive tree has ornamental bark, stature second to none, and the nut is said to be the tastiest of any of the hickory nuts. Yes, it takes a few years -- well, 10 years till it begins producing, 40 for a bountiful harvest. It’s a tree to plant for your children or grand-children. Our trees … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – American Sycamore
We’re going to call this species the ‘King of the Native Trees’. Its stature alone merits the designation. They can grow up to 75 feet in height and attain a massive girth -- up to 15 feet in diameter! Add to that it’s mottled bark and stark white upper branches that light up the winter … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – The Native Grasses
Looking for an easy way to add fall and winter interest to your landscape? Native grasses are the answer! Fall is a great time to plant them, and you’ll see their visual impact immediately. To top it off, their ecological impact is far greater than their visual impact and goes beyond your own … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Jerusalem Artichoke
No, they aren’t artichokes…and they aren’t from Jerusalem either! The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial wildflower known for its edible tubers, hence its species name “tuberosus”. Like true artichokes (Cynara cardunculus), the Jerusalem artichoke is a member of the … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Buffalo Grass
Buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides) is a Midwest native often requested by customers due to its increasing popularity as a lawn replacement. Extremely drought tolerant, it can suffer with too much moisture. In an average year, most of Pennsylvania has historically received too much rain for this … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Amorpha fruticosa
This multi-stemmed, open shrub is a versatile plant useful for landscapes, naturalistic plantings, and restoration projects. While considered a shrub, this plant develops a canopy with distinct trunks free of lower branches, mimicking the look of a small tree. Because of its openness, short … [Read more...]
Rain Gardens
We’ve all the heard the expression, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Here’s the horticultural version: when life gives you rain, make a rain garden. Then watch the magic happen with pollinators, butterflies, birds, and blooms. Compared to a patch of typical lawn, a rain garden allows … [Read more...]
Rabbits in the Garden
RABBITS!! So cute -- and yet so frustrating! If you are seeing sharp, clean angle cuts near the ground on your tender plants, yup – it’s rabbit damage. They prefer tender new growth, but in winter will eat twigs and bark. A clean nip about 24” off the ground or snow level tells you they’ve been … [Read more...]
Select Perennials on sale for 25% off
The following plants are all 25% off through Saturday August 11. Coreopsis rosea: (Pink Tickseed) This spreading plant loves a moist well drained site. One to two feet tall and covered in mini pink flowers in late summer into fall. Try shearing it down when blooms are done to neaten the mat. … [Read more...]
Have Some Fun with a Bog Garden Planter
A small selection of bog garden plants are now available! Select one of each, or whatever assortment you like to make your bog garden planter. Plant them in a mixture of half peat and half perlite in an undrained container. Stop in today while our supplies last. Also included below is … [Read more...]
