Deer Resistant Annuals
Rob Lucas2022-05-20T10:50:20-05:00This deer resistant annuals article is here by popular demand. Every year, in spring, I have dozens of people ask me the same question, "Which annuals can I plant that the deer [...]
Ninebark & Cultivars
Rob Lucas2022-05-20T10:52:08-05:00Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is an underrated native shrub with four-season interest. This native species is a graceful arching shrub with clusters of creamy white spring flowers followed by showy seed capsules and [...]
Weigela
Zannah Crowe2022-05-10T06:07:13-05:00Weigela is a hardy, vigorous, disease and pest-resistant deciduous shrub that can fill many roles in the landscape. Its funnel-shaped flowers are borne in great abundance in late spring/early summer in colors including [...]
Creating a Moon Garden
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T10:45:20-05:00As the name suggests, a Moon Garden is a garden featuring plants that are best appreciated after dark. These include plants with white flowers, silver or variegated foliage, fragrant flowers, and even those that [...]
Why Grow Wisconsin Native Plants?
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T11:40:27-05:00Wisconsin Natives are perfectly suited to growing in our climate and soil. The landscape of southeastern Wisconsin was historically comprised...
FELCO Pruning Shears
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T10:25:23-05:00Find FELCO Pruners & Replacement Parts Near You FELCO pruning shears are among the tools that professional tradespeople venerate for assistance in accomplishing a job well. [...]
Espoma Organic Fertilizers
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T10:31:44-05:00We make every effort to partner with earth-friendly companies. We are especially pleased to share Espoma products with you. Not only does this company produce an excellent line of organic fertilizers, but they [...]
Plants for Wet Sites
Zannah Crowe2022-04-26T11:42:40-05:00Choosing plants for wet sites can be a challenge for those that have areas on their property that are low lying or prone to flooding. Selecting plants that thrive in wet and moist soil [...]
Heptacodium miconioides
Zannah Crowe2022-05-10T05:51:55-05:00Autumn Lilac / Seven Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) absolutely deserves more attention as a landscape plant. As a maintenance-free small ornamental tree that offers multiple seasons of interest, it is perfectly suited to [...]
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere
Zannah Crowe2022-05-10T05:59:33-05:00While we love our shop bunny, Mr. Velvetini, we aren't always so fond of his wild cousins. Wild rabbits can wreak havoc on our gardens and cause gardeners no end of frustration and [...]
