Who says we’re in the “Summer Doldrums” (also known to beekeepers as the summer dearth)? OK, there aren’t as many shrubs and trees blooming now in mid-August as there were in the spring months, but there are some interesting and important trees flowering right now. Their importance is due to the fact that many pollinators, including [...]
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." - proverb Butterfly bushes bloom from mid-summer through early fall, coming in a wide range of colors and heights. And of course, they attract butterflies!
Remember the mums just a few weeks ago? (If not, click HERE for a quick reminder! HINT: They were puny!) Well, now the mums are huge, some varieties overflowing out of their containers. The mums will start to bloom at the beginning of the fall season. Cady took advantage of the shade provided by some of [...]
Tree Form Hydrangea is a great garden accent! Its neat tree form is bursting with long-lasting flowers that will bloom from late summer all through fall! It also has excellent winter hardiness, too, noted Joyce. Easy to grow, the Tree Form Hydrangea is always a favorite for its striking beauty.
Can you believe the size of these things!?
Mums, mums everywhere! Just like in previous years, we are offering a huge, giant, spectacular selection of mums in all different colors and varieties. The majority of our mums were planted on June 10, so they're less than two months old. They may just be green now, but wait until you see the brilliant sea of [...]
Butterfly Bushes "I like that they attract butterflies. Butterflies are my favorite! They have a strong scent too, a really good one. They bloom at the start of the summer and keep blooming, which is a nice feature." Delphinium "They're unique, with a tall stock. The colors are really neat, especially how they blend together. I [...]
Coreopsis "These have been out for a week or so. I like the color, the yellow with the red center. They're beautiful and easy to grow. They're long-lasting, which is a nice feature. They have a long blooming time. Most perennials come and go." Astilbe "These perennials are good for shade. There are many different colors, [...]