The golden mimosa, also known as Acacia baileyana or Cootamundra wattle, is a beautiful ornamental tree admired for its graceful weeping branches and bright golden yellow blooms As an avid gardener, I’ve found that golden mimosas make stunning accent trees that can really brighten up any outdoor space If you’re looking to add some wow-factor … Read more
With their gnarled trunks and silvery green leaves, olive trees have an aged, timeless beauty. These symbolic trees also provide the delicious olives and oil that are staples of Mediterranean cuisine. If you want to appreciate the visual and cultural impacts of olive trees, pictures offer a great way to showcase their enduring appeal. Documenting … Read more
With its brilliant red fall display, the burning bush shrub lights up landscapes with blazing color. Find out where you can purchase this eye-catching plant and how to incorporate it into your garden design. What is a Burning Bush Shrub? The burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub valued for its vivid crimson foliage … Read more
Your soils quality is important when growing or establishing a healthy garden. There is an assortment of products available, including lime, fertilizers and pesticides. When used correctly and in the right conditions, barn lime can help your garden grow and keep the soil’s pH level. Barn lime is basic agricultural lime. It is also known … Read more
A white shed with black trim creates an eye-catching focal point in any backyard. The high-contrast color scheme looks crisp and polished, transforming an everyday utility structure into a charming garden cottage. Black trimmed white sheds have become a popular trend, and it’s easy to see why! Keep reading for inspiration on incorporating this classic … Read more
Many herbs come from the Mediterranean and can’t handle cold winters, but you’d be surprised at how many beautiful, fragrant herbs can grow in zone 5 climates. In fact, hyssop, catnip, and other cold-hardy herbs can survive harsh winters as far north as USDA plant hardiness zone 4. Read on for a list of hardy … Read more
We offer tree pollarding as a service to the people of Kalamazoo. This is something that most people have never heard of, but you’ve probably seen it. You can use this method on trees in a lot of different places to help shape them and keep them healthy and safe. The magazine Horticulture says that … Read more
Sweet violets are cherished for their delicate flowers and intense, sweet fragrance. Their candy-like perfume has made them a favorite in gardens for centuries. If you want to add their beauty and nostalgic scent to your yard, you may be wondering where to find sweet violet plants for sale. Several reputable nurseries offer these charming … Read more
Asters are beautiful late summer and fall blooming perennials that add pops of color to the garden when many other flowers have faded. With their daisy-like flowers ranging from purple, pink, red, blue, and white, asters provide a feast for pollinators like bees and butterflies. But what do asters look like before those flowers open … Read more
Can you plant potatoes in fall? Absolutely. But the reason for planting potatoes in autumn will differ greatly depending on where you live. Should you live in a place where winters are mild, you should plant potatoes in the fall so that you can harvest them in the winter. It’s for people who want to … Read more