Author: Christie

Perennials

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica (x hybrida)

Japanese Anemone One of the standout flowering perennials of fall, Japanese Anemone is a refreshing addition to a part shade garden. They begin flowering when most of our summer-blooming perennials...

Landscape architect, Landscape contractor, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Four Great Reasons for Fall Planting

So What’s The Big Deal About Fall Planting? By now, you’ve probably heard that fall is the best time for planting. But did you ever wonder why? Here are the top four reasons you should...

Deer resistant, Perennials

Solidagos and Solidasters

How can you not love Goldenrods? They provide glorious splashes of sunny yellow in the fall garden that make me smile every time I see them. There are around 150 species of Goldenrod worldwide –...

Cold hardy plants, Landscape architect, Landscape contractor, Plants for the Rogue Valley, Trees

Ten Shade Trees for Great Fall Color

These Trees Will Brighten Up Your Yard in Fall “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb This is especially true if...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

By September, many of the summer-blooming perennials that have brightened our gardens for the past few months are beginning to look a little tired and worn, so it’s really nice to find a something...

Drought tolerant, Trees

Pistachia chinensis

Pistache trees deserve more use in the Rogue Valley – they thrive in our hot, dry summers, provide long lasting fall color, and have interesting leaf texture. Chinese Pistache are used a lot...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass An easy to grow, soft textured fountain grass, Pennisetum ‘Karley Rose’ will give you months of light pink blooms that are great for floral...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Salvia greggii ‘Mirage’ cultivars

If you are a fan of Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage/Texas Sage) you’ll definitely want to check out the new Mirage series of Salvias: Mirage Cherry Red, Mirage Cream, Mirage Pink, Mirage Violet, and...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’

Dark Knight Bluebeard This late summer bloomer goes by several common names – Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist – so we usually stick to calling it Caryopteris! Caryopteris is an...

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Author: Christie