Berry Colorful
[caption id="attachment_2325" align="alignleft" width="210"] Snow covered landscape[/caption] The past few days have been absolutely frigid and most of us have stayed inside unless we absolutely had to leave the house. I’m grateful that most plants have been encased in thick…
Bringing Nature into Our Landscapes
[caption id="attachment_2340" align="alignleft" width="207"] Doug Tallamy[/caption] Over the years, I have heard about a professor at the University of Delaware named Doug Tallamy and his thesis that we need to use more native plants in our landscapes. Two days ago,…
Exciting Plant Combinations for Shade
[caption id="attachment_2350" align="alignleft" width="210"] Bergenia, Geranium maculatum, Hosta[/caption] A few nights ago, I spoke to the Ohio Landscapers Association about how I create exciting plant combinations. Instead of showing them a bunch of combinations, I mostly used parts of my…
Super Combos
If you’re a sports fan, particularly a football fan, this Sunday is THE event, the Superbowl. Not that I think it will happen any time soon, but we downtrodden Cleveland fans can dream that someday our Browns will be one…
Exciting Plant Combinations for Morning Sun
[caption id="attachment_2319" align="alignleft" width="210"] Snow covered landscape[/caption] As we bear the brunt of another winter storm, I close my eyes and make plans for spring. I’ve already been through the catalogs I’ve received so far and placed my orders. One…
Winter Color – Without Plants!
[caption id="attachment_2544" align="alignleft" width="210"] Turquoise pot with Geranium psilostemon, Papaver orientale 'Perry's White' in June[/caption] In my front yard, I have a glazed turquoise pot that I leave in the garden all year. I’ve also encouraged my clients to do…
Gas Station for the Birds
[caption id="attachment_2566" align="alignleft" width="300"] Blue Jay (Photo credit - commons.wikimedia.com)[/caption] Did you know that the greatest challenge for overwintering birds is keeping warm? We have our heated houses and blankets. Even when the birds take shelter in dense shrubs or trees,…