Garden Activities for September
September is a month of transition in the garden. The rains return, providing relief not only to our plants but...
‘Apollo’ Sugar Maple
When one thinks of a narrow, columnar tree, a sugar maple is probably the last species that comes to mind....
Neon Burst Dogwood
‘Neon Burst’ is a new selection of tartarian dogwood (Cornus albus) known for its vibrant chartreuse foliage. Tartarian dogwoods are...
Garden Activities for August
August is starting out with some really hot weather, but hopefully there will be cooler days in between. This is...
Powdery Mildew
If you see a grayish-white residue on your plants, it is most likely powdery mildew, a common fungus that affects...
Ten Colorful Summer Perennials
As temperatures heat up, these perennials thrive in late-summer –
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
Kniphofia (nee-FOF-ee-a), better known as “Red Hot Poker” or “Torch Lily,” is a striking mid-summer perennial that adds bold color...
Butterfly Weed
A wide variety of milkweed species are available, but perhaps the showiest—and certainly one of the most popular—is Asclepias tuberosa,...
Garden Activities for July
July is here and summer is in full swing. The warmer temperatures promote lush growth and it is the time...
Smoke Tree
The old-fashioned “Smoke Tree” (or “Smoke Bush”) (Cotinus coggyria) adds a unique touch to the landscape. Grown either as a...