If you have a shady or semi-shady location, sedges are wonderful, easy-care plants and may be just the ticket for replacing turf grass. Their names alone are intriguing enough to make them worth a try! Most will withstand occasional light foot traffic. What Is a Sedge? Sedges look a lot like … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Hackberry
Hackberry. It’s name doesn’t hold a lot of promise, but this is one tree you should include in your landscape. Botanically speaking, it does not bear berries, but drupes. A drupe is a fruit with an outer fleshy part surrounding a pit with a seed inside. Well-known drupes are walnuts, almonds, … [Read more...]
Small Gardens Make a Big Difference
A few small changes in your landscape can make a big difference! Many of the projects we are proudest of are tiny suburban and city pocket gardens. With a few small tweaks it can be possible to add diversity to your garden, attract beneficial insects, and support song birds and pollinators. Small … [Read more...]