Pruning can be a challenging topic for gardeners to master, so let’s tackle the topic of pruning evergreen trees and shrubs here. When we talk about “evergreens” in general terms, we are describing plants that don’t lose their leaves in the winter. They are the opposite of “deciduous” plants which lose their leaves in the
Ready to start a new garden? We are here to help you achieve your goals! There is a lot that goes into cultivating a new garden, but before you begin, there are seven questions you should ask to set yourself up for success. At the end, we’ll direct you to the next steps in the
As we look forward to planning our gardens in the new year, it helps to look back at where we’ve been and examine the garden “wins” that deserve repeating. In that vein, we present to you our top 10 garden performers of 2024. Top 3 Annuals of 2024 SunPatiens® Compact Tropical Rose impatiens If you
The Signature Garden at Garden Crossings What is a sensory garden? Simply put, it is a garden that purposely engages any or all of the five senses: sight, touch, sound, taste and smell. At one time, sensory gardens were created specifically for those with some sort of disability like blindness or lack of mobility. It
Don’t throw in the towel now that summer is over! Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in the garden, especially if you are growing fall blooming perennials and shrubs like the ones on this list. You might recognize some like garden mums, but we’ll bet you will find at least a few you’ve
Learning how to garden in full shade can be daunting at first, but when you see an underused shady space transformed into something beautiful, it becomes a very rewarding experience. Let’s talk about the key bits of knowledge you’ll need to establish a garden in the shade. We’ll cover the advantages, disadvantages and tips for
You might be a seasoned pro at growing annuals in containers, but knowing how to use them in the landscape can be a little trickier. Let’s take a look at seven unique ways annuals can quickly enhance the look of your garden, even if you live where the growing season is short. #1 – Fill
Why didn’t my hydrangea bloom? What can I plant that the deer won’t eat? How do I overwinter this shrub in a container? You’ll find answers to these and many more of the most commonly asked questions in this season’s edition of Ask the Expert. Let’s dig in! Questions About Hydrangeas and Other Shrubs
Wondering how to attract birds to your garden? When you stop to think about it, birds are a lot like people in that they need many of the same things to survive and thrive. Food, water, shelter and community are all critical components of the ecosystem in which they live. If your landscape is lacking
As pretty as they are all on their own, you can enhance the beauty of your hydrangeas by pairing them with complementary plants that accentuate their best traits. Companion plants can also bring color and texture to the space when your hydrangeas aren’t in bloom. Let’s take a look at all six types of hydrangea
Few garden flowers have stood the test of time like roses. For centuries, they have been revered for their bouquet-worthy summertime blooms. There are so many different types of roses, from climbing forms to hybrid tea, floribunda and more, but for our purposes here, we are focusing on how to grow landscape roses. All of
We’ve grown literally thousands of varieties of plants at our nursery over the years. Many of them make their way into our own home garden and the Signature Gardens surrounding our retail garden center. In the process, we’ve identified a select group of plants that are continually impressive either for their extraordinary ability to bloom