Okay, pleasing tactile and auditory sense organs may be a stretch, but the texture of the fruit is nice, and the sound of rustling leaves on your patio is peaceful. But, my point is, Citrus kumquat 'Nagami' goes a long way towards turning your modest patio garden into a tiny tropical oasis.

The sweet fragrance of the blossoms and the fruits will be the first thing you notice, a refreshingly crisp natural smell, leagues beyond any store-bought air freshener. The bright blooms and glowy orange fruit against the dense green foliage makes for a very classy and cute tree that visitors will love to look at. And the fruit itself can be eaten right of the tree, a sweet tangy summertime treat.

Check out the complete collect of Wayside Gardens Citrus Trees.

Campanula, the common Bellflower, the name is Latin for little bell.
Despite the cute name and dainty bell-shaped blossoms, this is a very
tough and adaptable genus of plants. They can be grown as biennials,
perennials, or annuals, depending on the species and the climate. They
are native to regions spanning from the Mediteranean coast to the
arctic tundra. There are hundreds of cultivated varieties famous for
their distinctive blooms and trusted for their hardiness. They are
popular in gardens all over Europe, especially in the United Kingdom.

Pink
Octopus is a sun-loving perennial originally cultivated in Korea. The
uniquely splayed blooms defy the bell-shape characteristic of the genus
– the petals reach out to become the tentacles of the pink octopuses.
The blooms are popular with hummingbirds and other pollinators, but
deer are not attracted to them. If promptly dead-headed, this Campanula
will provide an impressive mid-summer bloom period.

South Carolina Summers can be hot and dry, especially in August and
July. My mother has an exposed south-facing wall where the sun beats
all day in the driest months of the year. She has the hardest time
getting anything to grow there. I thought I might make a short list of
shrubs that she could use for the hottest driest places in the garden,
and I am sharing it with you.

Boxwoods
The old hedge standby, boxwoods love the sun, and they will tolerate
some of the driest climates. Water deeply once a week in the driest
times, otherwise your shrub should hold up to the elements. The will
hold their leaves and color when others would fade.

Buddleia
The butterfly bush, this bush fills with beautiful, colorful blooms
throughout the summer. It will also attract pollinators, especially
butterflies, which will make all of your plants more productive. It
loves full sun, and stands up to warm dry weather.

Dogwoods
More a tree than a shrub, but it provides the bonus of eventually
adding a little shade to those over-baked patches of your garden. With
beautiful blooms and changing foliage, dogwoods provide three season of
interest. They also really love full sun.

Camellia
This shrub is the real rock star of drought tolerant plants. With
beautiful bright blooms and evergreen foliage they provide 4 seasons of
garden interest. They are drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and really
love those all-day sunny spots.

Black Gamecock is probably the most popular Louisiana Iris available, a
beautiful, dark, and interesting full-sun perennial for your summer
garden. The dark purple to black flowers will bloom in June and July
for an impressive mid-summer show. Combine with other Louisiana Irises
and moisture-loving plants for a fuller effect.

This is one of those plants that solves a problem in your garden – it
will grow in that low wet area that drowns your other plants. Louisiana
Irises are perfect for bog gardens and the edges of ponds. They need
constant moisture to thrive – do not let them dry out between waterings.

Black Gamecock spreads pretty fast, creeping through your garden,
creating a wonderfully natural wild-flower look that really compliments
water features and dense green garden designs.

Cherries are in the genus Prunus with a few other delicious fruit trees: almonds, peaches, plums, and apricots. The fruit of these trees is called a drupe or stone fruit, a fruit with a sweet fleshy outside and a hard, stony center or pit encasing the seed. Other plants that have drupes are coffee, olives, and coconut.

More than just a homegrown sweet summer treat, cherry trees make a great addition to any garden. They are usually the first fruit tree to ripen in the early summer. Many ornamental Japanese varieties are grown specifically for their dazzling springtime show of fragrant pink or white blooms. The blooms of cherry trees are also very attractive to pollinators like hummingbirds and bees, which means that having a cherry tree in your garden will benefit your other plants as well. The trees are very hardy – many varieties are grown in extremely varied climates from the tropics to the arctic tundra.

Viburnum are shrubs and small trees primarily used for their showy
fragrant flowers, seasonal leaf color, and ornamental fruit. These
deciduous shrubs provide a wonderful three-season show that creates a
dynamic quality for a year-round interesting garden.

They will
pollinate, bloom, and fruit individually, but they are much more
productive if planted in groups. They make excellent borders and
separating pieces for large landscape layouts. They also work well
along driveways and fences.

If given full sun and periodic
deep waterings Viburnum will become a very low-maintenance staple in
your garden layout. They are worry-free, hardy shrubs that are not
attractive to grazing animals like deer.

Flowering shrubs can really brighten up your garden's architecture, supplying height and structure along with a healthy dose of color. Many shrubs and trees will flower and seed in the early spring, leaving you with months of simple foliage and no flowers. Here is a list of three summer-blooming shrubs that will keep your garden bright and colorful until fall.

1. Hydrangea
   Hydrangeas are some of the most well-known flowering shrubs, and they come in many varieties. The most popular is probably the ever-blooming species, macrophylla. They will bloom from early summer to fall, and they are fairly easy to care for. They have the big fluffy, colorful blooms that gardener's have grown to expect from their hydranges.

   Some popular Hydrangea macrophylla varieties:
   Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'
   Hydrangea 'Alpengluhen'
   Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'

2. Potentilla
   Potentillas are becoming more and more popular. Summer gardeners love their long-lasting bright blooms. They are great for rock gardens, and they are super low-maintenance. They bloom through the entire summer in distinct bright colors.

   Some popular Potentilla Varieties:
   Potentilla 'Arc-en-Ciel'
   Potentilla 'Hopwoodiana'
   Potentilla 'Mango Tango'

3. Roses
   Of course, Roses are the most popular shrub grown around the world. And, why not? They have beautiful fragrant blooms, and many of them provide wonderful color right up to the end of summer. Many new varieties are very hardy, resistant to pests and diseases.

   Try these hardy reblooming roses:
   Rose 'Double Knockout'
   Rose 'Beloved'
   Rose 'Cinco de Mayo'

We'd just like to wish all of you mothers out there a Happy Mother's day. I know I will spend this weekend, letting My mother, sister, aunts, and nieces know how much they are appreciated. I've got to make a last minute stop by the garden center before I leave work this afternoon. It's a good thing my family doesn't make me do a whole lot of guessing–Wayside Gardens is a really convenient place to work when Holidays roll around. I've a got a long list of roses, perennials, annuals, and even a few fruit trees I have to pick up.

Also, we are having a 50%-off sale on select roses until Mother's Day. Some of our favorite rose varieties are included — Knockout Roses, Floribundas, Hybrid Teas, Climbing Roses and many more. This is a great opportunity to get sweet deals one beautiful summer blooms.