Add Texture and Movement to Your Flower Beds with Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses are versatile plants that can provide texture, color, and motion to flower beds and gardens. With their slender blades and airy plumes, ornamental grasses contrast beautifully with broad-leaved plants and add an element of movement as they sway in the breeze. Here are some tips for using ornamental grasses in flower beds: Choose … Read more

Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’: The Distinguished Hornbeam Cultivar

Of all the cultivars of European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), ‘Frans Fontaine’ stands out as one of the most prized. This handsome, slow-growing tree has an upright oval form and lush green foliage that provides multi-season interest. For landscapes seeking a refined, architectural look, ‘Frans Fontaine’ hornbeam is hard to beat. Origins of a Top-Tier Cultivar … Read more

How Often Should You Water Japanese Maple Trees in Containers?

Japanese maple trees are renowned for their graceful form and beautiful foliage. Their delicacy and stunning colors make them ideal ornamental trees in landscapes and gardens. While Japanese maples thrive planted in the ground, you can also grow them successfully in containers. With the right care, potted Japanese maples can add gorgeous focal points to … Read more