Plant Profile: Thistles

Thistles are tough, prickly weeds that can be difficult to remove from your garden. These weeds can quickly take over and spread, choking out other plants and creating an eyesore in your yard. There are several effective methods for removing thistle from your garden thankfully. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best waysContinue reading “Plant Profile: Thistles”

Plant Profile: Purple Leaf Sand Cherry

Purple leaf sand cherry, also known as Prunus x cistena, is a popular ornamental tree that is widely grown for its striking foliage and stunning spring blossoms. This deciduous tree is a member of the Rosaceae family and is native to North America. Background The Purple Leaf Sand Cherry tree was developed in the 1940sContinue reading “Plant Profile: Purple Leaf Sand Cherry”

Why Homeowners Should Hire A Landscaping Company

Landscaping is an important part of maintaining a beautiful and functional outdoor space. However, many homeowners lack the time, knowledge, or expertise to tackle landscaping tasks on their own. This is where a landscaping company comes in. A landscaping company provides a range of services that can help homeowners create and maintain a stunning outdoorContinue reading “Why Homeowners Should Hire A Landscaping Company”

Plant Profile: Leatherleaf Viburnum

Evergreen shrub, when fully matured can be between 7-10 feet tall. Flowers in clusters in the late spring, with creamy white flowers that are 4-8 inches big. Produces fruit that grow as red berries that birds will eat. Plant viburnum 3-6 feet apart.

What Is A Foundation Planting?

To put it quite simply, foundation plantings are the plants that get planted along the foundation of the house. Foundation plants were traditionally used as screens to hide raised concrete foundations on a home. In addition to providing great screens, they add beauty and style to a home! Some home designers no longer feel theContinue reading “What Is A Foundation Planting?”

What Are Specimen Trees?

Have you ever looked at a home’s beautiful landscaping and wondered what exactly it was that made it look like it “all flowed together”? It very well could be the specimen tree, otherwise known as an accent tree. Specimen trees are used as a point of focus in a landscape. Specimen’s typically have an unusualContinue reading “What Are Specimen Trees?”