Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Gardening
Karen Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice having a new garden project is fun and can generate enthusiasm for everyone involved. Lisa J. Amstutz ‘ book, The Ultimate…
Gardens of Australia: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour, Sidney, Australia
Build in the 1980s as a gift to Sydney from the city of Guangzhou in Southern China, this garden celebrates the relationship between the Chinese community in Australia, as well…
Plant Profile: Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa)
Native to Japan, Korea, and China, kousa dogwood is a small deciduous flowering tree or large shrub that is covered with flowers in late spring. The branches are at first…
Best Flowering Brambles (Rubus spp) for the Garden
Brambles may not be at the top of your list of favorite garden shrubs but many are ornamental and deserve a place in the garden. The most common Rubus species…
Plant Profile: Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)
A native of eastern US, flowering dogwood is a small deciduous tree beloved for the white flowers that cover the tree in spring. Botanically, however, the flowers are actually greenish…
Plant Profile: Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)
This flowering tree is native to North American and is found in the southeastern US where it grows in moist woodlands. A member of the Magnolia family (Magnoliacea) the tree…
Book Review: If You Plant a Seed
Some children’s books have beautiful illustrations, others have a stellar text, and still others carry a message. Kadir Nelson’s book, If you Plant a Seed, has all three plus unique…
Weeds and Their Control: Nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi)
Nimblewill is a perennial grass native to eastern North America where it grows in moist partially shaded areas such as open woodland. It does particularly well in disturbed areas and…
Plant Profile: Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
Oakleaf hydrangea is a deciduous stoloniferous shrub native to the Southeast US where it grow in moist woodlands. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family that also includes mock-orange…
Plant Combination: Spotted Deadnettle ( Lamium ‘White Nancy’ ) and Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)’Purple Brocade’
Perfect for a shady spot, Lamium ‘White Nancy’ and ajuga ‘Purple Brocade’ will do well in both dry or moist conditions. Both have pretty flowers in late spring to early…