Plant of the Week: Spirea

Plant of the Week: Spirea

Our plant of the week is Spirea, shrubs known for their hardiness, low maintenance and deer resistance. You’ll soon see Bridal Wreath Spirea blooming with cascading white flowers from March to around May. Did you know? The name Spirea comes from the Greek word Speira,...
Plant of the Week: Encore Azaleas

Plant of the Week: Encore Azaleas

Happy Monday! It’s March and spring is only 18 days away! Our plant of the week is the Encore Azalea. Unlike other Azalea types, Encores see a full spring bloom, on and off summer blooms, and a final, heavy fall bloom. Another difference is that Encores need more sun,...
Crape Myrtle Trimming With Rolo

Crape Myrtle Trimming With Rolo

It’s time to trim Crape Myrtles with Rolo! You don’t have to trim them if they aren’t pressed against the house or taking up too much space, but you’ll want to remove any suckers growing at the base. If you do plan to trim your trees, make sure...
Plants and Freeze Damage

Plants and Freeze Damage

We hope you’re still staying warm out there as we move from one cold front to another this weekend. Bradley is here to tell us how to continue protecting your plants and how to care for those with frost damage. If you have any questions or need help with your plants,...
Plant of the Week: Liriope

Plant of the Week: Liriope

Our Plant of the Week today is Liriope. Liriope is native to the shady forests of China, Japan, and Korea. While it was once thought of as a grass, then a member of the lily family, it’s now considered a part of the Asparagus family (Asparagaceae). There are two types...
Time to Trim Roses

Time to Trim Roses

There are a lot of plants you don’t need to trim right now, but one you can is roses! This is the more aggressive trim you can do on these plants each year during February. Trim the plant to about ⅓ of its current size, and remove the dead or dying wood on the inside...