Amelanchier
Serviceberry or Juneberry
For those of you who are not already familiar with Amelanchiers – aka: Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon (they have a LOT of common names), let this serve as an introducti…
Hedges and Privacy Screens
Great options for Privacy Screens and Hedges
Privacy hedges or screens are more than just an attractive living visual barrier between you and whatever is on the other side. They also buffer noise, wi…
Lagerstroemia indica & hybrids
High summer is the season of Crape Myrtles. While many perennials have begun to fade; and blooming shrubs and trees are few and far between, Crape Myrtles are just hitting their stride. From July thr…
Japanese Zelkova
Zelkovas are real ‘problem solver’ trees for gardeners and landscapers alike. This super-tough elm relative prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types – including heavy clay so…
Crabapple ‘Red Jewel’
A Winter Jewel in the Landscape
‘Red Jewel’ Crabapple consistently appears on the lists of “best crabapples for the home gardener”, and it’s easy to see why. These compact little trees (15’ tall by a…
Fall is the best time for planting
Fallscaping- the benefits of fall planting
Fall is in the air. It may not seem like it with the smoke and the temps still in the 90s. But the days are getting shorter and we know that cooler temper…
Pinus flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’
Vanderwolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine
The ‘Vanderwolf’ Pine has proven itself a good conifer choice for a hot, dry spot; one that won’t get too large and has soft, two-toned needles. This western North A…
Prunus dulcis
There are many varieties of late blooming almonds if you were thinking our springs are too cold to grow these wonderful nuts. Nuts are a beneficial addition to the home orchard because they ha…
Cornus mas
Cornelian Cherry
Cornelian Cherry is a dogwood relative that is a beacon of light in the gloomy days of early spring. It is rare to find a yellow blooming tree and since Cornus mas bloom so ea…