DavidMay 10, 20221 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Sourwood or Lily of the Valley TreeThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidApr 20, 20223 min readCreating a NightscapeLandscapes are designed predominantly for daytime enjoyment. Color, form, texture and fragrance stimulate and attract us, so they are...
DavidApr 2, 20222 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: TamarixThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidMar 13, 20227 min readLet's Talk and Think Vines - Though not grape vines!This article concerns the group of plants that climb or vine, either with support or without, a diverse group of plants that fulfill...
DavidFeb 25, 20221 min readThe Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Blue SpireaThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidFeb 11, 20223 min readYeah, It's Winter!The snow has finally arrived, offering spectacular vistas and providing a covering blanket for ground-cover-type plants and other species...
DavidJan 21, 20223 min readWhat's Happening to my Blue Spruce?The Blue Spruce belongs to the genus Picea. This genus is plagued by a litany of pests and diseases. Fortunately, most of these are...
DavidDec 29, 20214 min readSurviving WinterIt's not too late to protect your garden plants from winter damage.
DavidNov 18, 20214 min readDon't Fence Me In!Fences have been used in the landscape for millennia. Early fences were used predominantly to support plants such as peas, beans and...
DavidOct 26, 20215 min readIt's Because of the Weather- Really!We’re all familiar with the excuse, “My dog ate my homework.” This year many people have been hearing what they suspect is the...
DavidOct 9, 20211 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Nyssa Sylvatica, The Black Gum TreeThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidSep 23, 20213 min readGround CoversWhy do we plant ground covers? Usually, it is because ground covers will tolerate growing conditions such as shade, poor soils, shallow...
DavidSep 3, 20212 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Siberian Pea ShrubThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidAug 16, 20213 min readPruning - Part 2Pruning Evergreens Pruning evergreens has its own set of problems. Needle-type evergreens, such as pines and spruce, are not...
DavidAug 1, 20213 min readPruning - Part ITo prune: the google dictionary defines this horticultural verb as “…trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown...
DavidJul 16, 20211 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Styrax JaponicusThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidJun 28, 20213 min readMy Trees Look Sick - What's Wrong?The 21st century has given us a multitude of technological breakthroughs, but we are now seeing some of the negative consequences of...
DavidJun 15, 20211 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Golden Rain TreeThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
DavidMay 24, 20212 min readElements of Design: The Gardener's "Stimulus Package"Not everyone is blessed with a large yard where design ideas can run riot. It is possible, however, to achieve impact in a smaller space....
DavidMay 9, 20211 min readFrom the Diary of the Horticultural Advocate: Magnolia Grandiflora, the Southern MagnoliaThis feature will appear in the blog throughout the year. Many plants have fallen out of favor over the years, but for the sake of...
