If you are considering roses this year, and just can't decide, here are some of Marjukka's favorites Bolero-Compact growth so perfect for containers. Wonderfully strong fruity fragrance       Honey Dijon-Good sized blooms with unusual color and strong...

Choose the right plants for your cultural and physical conditions. Make sure the plants you choose will thrive in the allotted amount of sunlight and moisture. Choose plants that will mature near the height and width you want to help avoid unnecessary pruning down the...

The near record-breaking single digit weather we had about ten days ago was brutal. We are now starting to see signs of plant damage like this gardenia in our front yard.We are getting calls as some of us are concerned and not sure what to do. The best thing to...

In the early 1950’s David Austin began experimenting with breeding roses in an attempt to grow a more beautiful rose. Little did he know this was to become his life’s work, and that he would become a most renowned rose breeder. Interestingly, When David introduced his...

        Hydrangea Varieties       Hydrangea Type Description Cultural Conditions Bloom Time Fertiizing      and         Pruning Companion Plants...

Before we can discuss gardening in the shade we need to define some  terminology associated with shade gardening. Partial shade: 4-6 hours of direct sunlight Dappled Sunlight: Sun filters through leaves going in and out as the day progresses Full shade: less than...

Pattern of extremely high heat with very little rain in the forecast are not the idea conditions for our plants that are trying to get established.Before we make suggestions for more efficient watering let point out what plants or areas of our yard that will need...

What does Sustainable Gardening Mean? The word Sustain means to keep at a certain level. When we apply this to gardening * The implication is gardening with as little negative impact on the environment as possible. * Places a value on our ecosystem and future *...

Container Gardening is all about creativity. We get to experiment with colors, textures, heights, etc. It’s fun without a huge investment or digging. Nearly everyone can succeed at planting in pots.  Here are a few tips to help you along: Make sure your container...

Many of us are living with foundation landscaping that is either outdated and overgrown or the boring plants the builder left us with that do nothing for us. This spring is a perfect time to transform your foundation landscaping into something that makes you smile and...