Landscape designers and architects are trained in the art of design but most designers have an innate artistic nature. Many homeowners choose their landscape because it is what they like, not necessarily what would work best for the area. I am often asked questions such as, “Why do I have to replace my barberries every [...]
Tropical plants are a great addition to any garden, container or even inside your house. Did you know that many tropicals can be houseplants? Hibiscus, philodendrons, sansevieria, gardenia, palms, and jasmine are just a few examples. I have overwintered jasmine and hibiscus and while they don’t produce many flowers in the winter, they continue to grow. [...]
When choosing what new perennial to add to your garden there are several different things to keep in mind. Are you looking to attract butterflies, bursts of color, a feathery texture, different bloom cycles, low growing or a tall plant? These are all questions you should examine before you buy a plant and start digging. Everyone knows cone [...]
New product rolled into the store yesterday. The Monrovia truck came from California and it brought with it rays of sunshine, in the form of plants. There were some beautiful blooming tropicals that included Pretty Pink Mandevilla, August Beauty Gardenia, Cherie Hibiscus and Red Passionflowers. These tropicals add bold statements of color to any container or garden. [...]
Gardening in shady areas of your yard can be just as exciting as gardening in sunny areas of your yard. There are lots of perennials that are suited for adding color, texture, height and beauty to your landscape. Ligularia, also know as, leopard plant, usually has tall stems of golden or orange flowers, coming off [...]
Whew, the last few days were record breaking hot ones!!! Hopefully you survived and so did your plants. During times of extreme wind and heat it is a good idea to water multiple times throughout the day. I know this isn’t possible for everyone, so when you do water, make sure you give your plants nice long soaks, [...]
By now most of us have our vegetable gardens in the ground and our containers are bursting with annuals full of color. We still have veggie plants and they are on sale for 25% off and seed potatoes at 40% off, so if you are missing a few plants, come in and see what we have. The selection [...]
