Arborvitae, also known as White Cedar, is a popular plant for evergreen screening and hedging. Due to its hardiness and year-round appeal, it is also frequently used in foundation plantings and mixed borders. [...]
Continuing our theme of deer-resistant plants, here we address woody landscape plants (trees and shrubs) that are resistant to deer browsing. Below you'll find our top list of deer resistant trees and shrubs. [...]
The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is our official Wisconsin state tree. With its stately habit, durable wood, and blazing autumn color, it is a fitting choice in many landscapes. It's an exceptional landscape [...]
Wisconsin Natives are perfectly suited to growing in our climate and soil. The landscape of southeastern Wisconsin was historically comprised...
Find FELCO Pruners & Replacement Parts Near You FELCO pruning shears are among the tools that professional tradespeople venerate for assistance in accomplishing a job well. [...]
We 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 [...]
Choosing 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 [...]
Watering newly planted trees can be a challenge, even under the best circumstances, and even more so during periods of drought. The TreeGator® slow-release watering bag takes the guesswork out of watering. It [...]
What is Magnolia Scale? The question that leads us to diagnose Magnolia Scale is, "What is this black sticky stuff all over my Magnolia?" While diagnosis is easy during this stage, treatment must wait [...]
Save Your Plants! Build Good Watering Habits Now Don’t forget to water your plants! Proper watering of a newly installed plant is critical to its establishment and future growth. Long story short – never [...]
Sensory Garden We experience the world around us through all five of our senses: Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, and Scent. The goal of a sensory garden is to be inclusive of many [...]
Gardeners may know a plant by a variety of names, but many don't know what's in a plant's name. The most familiar to many gardeners is probably the “common name”. This is the everyday [...]
