Planting perennials that attract pollinators has been becoming one of the most popular planting projects we see. Pollinator friendly plants are quite numerous; it is just a matter of planting perennials so blooming is happening throughout the growing season. When helping customers, we often suggest planting perennials for spring, summer and fall color. The reason […]
Category: perennials
Should trees, shrubs, and perennials be fertilized? YES! Homeowners often find that after many years of growth, trees, shrubs, and perennials start to look tired and decrease in vigor. There is most likely a very simple reason for that: trees, shrubs, and perennials all need a regular supply of nutrients to sustain healthy growth and […]
Plant collectors are often on the quest to find that one plant that they have never seen before. We also are on the quest to bring in plants that are not seen in every nursery. While the growing season is well beyond halfway done, there are some plants that we have brought in this season […]
The end of summer is near and that means the inevitable preparation of winter. Fortunately, we have the midwest-favorite season of fall to enjoy first! Autumn gives us one last burst of color before the monotony of white and brown settles for winter. If youโre stuck on ideas of the best plants to extend color […]
Whether it’s spring, summer, or fall, we hear the same question, “When can I safely transplant the perennials in my yard?โ Even though it would make sense to be able to transplant anytime the ground is not frozen, the transplanting process is a little different than the planting timeline. Since the transplanting process involves cutting […]