Silver Feather Grass: The Silver Maiden
The Silver Feather Maiden reed grass (What a name!) is a plant that leaves many breathless. With its towering blades,...
Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth: The Tragic Love Story
Love Lies Bleeding, also known as Amaranth, is a gorgeous plant getting monstrously ta...
How Close is Too Close? (Part 2)
Now where did we leave off last time? Oh yes I was talking about plants being too close to the house causing heat and...
How Close is Too Close? (Part 1)
Today’s commonly asked question is “How close can I plant a tree to my house?” That depends, what kind of tree are yo...
Bleeding Hearts
I must admit, this plant probably made many garden enthusiasts’ hearts bleed as it simply couldn’t be found this year...
Virgina Creeper: The Creepy Crawler
I remember going for a car ride with my parents through Mitchell when I was around 15 years old. I was just beginning...
Spirea: Not Just Filler
The Spirea is a humble plant, it is often overlooked and under thought. Did you know t...
Fertilizing: The Tree Man’s Wisdom
I realize that many people do not fertilize their trees and shrubs much if at all afte...
Need a Rose?
The Rose has to be the most iconic garden shrub of all. There is something classic, tr...