Drab winter bark no more! The Winter Orange Japanese Maple stands out from many other deciduous trees by being able to provide year-round interest. Foliage goes from orange in the spring to lime green with orange margins for the summer to orange again in the fall. However, your landscape keeps a pop of color as …
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Winter Pots
Winter weather has set in, but that doesn’t mean that your pots and planters have to be bare until spring starts blooming. These are our staff picks for winter planter combinations! Featured in the picture is a Blue Princess Holly combined with a Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae and Obsidian Coral Bells (Heuchera). This arrangement gives …
How to Design Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens have great design aesthetic and make for one of the most relaxing styles of garden. Check out what a couple of our designers have to say about designing a Japanese garden. “When it comes to a Japanese garden I believe simplicity is a key. Using the same kind of stone ( same kind …
Container vs. B&B
special thanks for contributions by Jeff Smith with NNP Midwest When you visit a garden center you often have a choice when it comes to larger shrubs and trees. You can choose the convenience of a container plant which are typically easier to move around. They are often lighter in weight and the container tends …
When Is the Best Time for Planting Deciduous Trees?
Most people would agree that fall is a lovely time of year! The weather is perfect for bonfires, hoodies and pumpkin patches, and it is also an ideal time to get in the yard and add a deciduous tree to your landscape. Deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the fall like maples, hornbeam, …
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