Apr 27, 2016 | Shrubs, Trees & Vines, What's New?
Boxwood first came to our shores during the Colonial Era and is undoubtedly one of the most prized landscape plants in North America. Having been used in Ancient Egypt as a hedging plant it has a long and unbroken history in the garden. It is said that boxwood is the...
Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Shrubs, Trees & Vines
Flowering shrubs add year-round interest to landscapes. Their benefits are numerous. They can provide delightful flowers and fruits; structural interest (especially through the cold winter months); a diversity of foliage textures and colors; and reduce your...
Aug 3, 2015 | Shrubs, Trees & Vines
We all love the big colorful and showy blooms of hydrangeas in the summer. The variety of shapes, colors and sizes is one reason they are so popular. Is there anyone who can’t find a hydrangea to love? There is at least one to fit everyone’s space and...
Jun 30, 2015 | Shrubs, Trees & Vines
Hydrangea ‘Bobo’ Hydrangea paniculata Have a small space and love hydrangeas? This hydrangea is for you. Bobo is polite and doesn’t take more than it’s share of space. It stays compact and doesn’t flop! The profuse blooms are so pretty as they age to a...
Jun 19, 2015 | Shrubs, Trees & Vines
Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Bobo’ ‘Bobo’ Hydrangea When I saw Bobo bloom out with her first huge white flowers in June, I thought the compact, yet dramatic form was not unlike a ballet tutu upside down. Out of curiosity, I quickly grabbed one of my art books and flipped the...
Jun 4, 2015 | Shrubs, Trees & Vines
This is a view of the artistry that grew outside our back door. There were thousands of conifers and nary a weed! Did I appreciate it at the time? No… but I understand now! The larger specimens were grafted by grandpa, Cornelius Faddegon. His work really was artistry....
