There are few plants more iconic than roses. These timeless classics are a staple of cultivated landscapes the world over, yet many first time gardeners are hesitant to grow them. Roses suffer under the assumption that they are all finicky, complicated, and difficult to maintain. Not true! If you want success with roses you must first choose the correct kind for your needs. The easiest place to start is with beautiful and stress-free shrub roses. Here are three new shrub roses perfect for beginners and pros alike!
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Want to install a garden structure in your landscape but aren’t sure what it’s called? You’re not alone! These common pieces of outdoor architecture share similar qualities and identifying correctly can be easier said than done. Learn what sets them apart and you’ll never be stumped again!
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Hyacinth are great. They smell nice and are a favorite in springtime gardens. Grape Hyacinth (Muscari), while also wonderful, are not Hyacinth, though they share much in common. Don’t let their deceptively similar names throw you off, these are two entirely different (but equally lovable) plants. Time to learn the difference!
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Do you ever look out at your garden and wish you had a fairy godmother (or at least her magic wand) to whisk away your planting pains? Espoma isn’t magic, but its products have an astounding effectiveness which is as close to bibbity-bobbity-boo as we’ve ever experienced. They’re a trusted name for a reason and now it’s time to see why.
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Autumn means the nights are longer and chillier, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be filled with light. Don’t shoo your garden parties inside when you can enjoy the crisp fall evening by the warm brightness of firelight.
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Winter may be months away, but that won’t stop us from eagerly planning our cold season gardens. At the top of our wishlist this year is a fresh face on the botanical scene: Ice N’ Roses – the newest member of the Helleborus Gold Collection® that’s taking the nation by storm.
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