Low Scape Mound Aronia – 2 Gallon Container
Aronia – April Plant of the Month
Aronia is our 2023 April Plant of the Month. One of the most versatile North American native shrubs; there are 3 species, 2 of which are used commercially in the U.S. Besides being a very useful landscape plant, Aronia berries are considered a superfood. I have always loved the multiple season interest of these shrubs, […]
Low Scape Mound Aronia – 3 Gallon Container
Aronia Berry Recipes-The Miracle Fruit
What do I do with Aronia Berries? (Find Grimm’s Garden’s recipe for freezing peaches!) These berries have a plethora of uses. Consider eating them fresh or frozen. They make a great summer snack frozen. Pies, breads, and other baked goods, salad toppings, jams and jellies, salsa, and icecream are all great uses of this berry. […]
Edge Plantings
What is the edge? Well, it is the literal edge of the property. In most urban cases, planting along the edge of the property is considered bad form to the neighbor. However, in the rural world having edge plantings means having a separation between you and the neighbors, or a field. My mom’s house sits […]
Shrubby Plant Picks – Proven Winners
Now that 2025 is here, we need to talk more about Proven Winners shrubby plant picks. Yes, I said shrubby. Proven Winners has been working on their shrub line for a while now, and we love them! It is nice to be able to find plants that work in a host of ways within the […]
Low Maintenance Shrubs – Deciduous
When it comes to choosing low maintenance shrubs for the landscape, what do you look for? Many of our favorite shrubs actually need a yearly haircut, though they do not need to be sheared. Plants such as hydrangea, ninebark, rose of Sharon, lilac, and beautyberry need to be pruned to produce better flower displays. But […]
Fall Blooming Flowers
When we think of fall, flowers are not the typical idea. Leaves turning colors are what most of thinks about. But there are a number of fall blooming flowers which can certainly add depth and color to the garden. Why talk about it in July though? Because if we are to have fall blooming flowers, […]
Brilliant Red Chokeberry – #5 Container
