Aronia – April Plant of the Month

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, […]

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Low Scape Mound Aronia – 3 Gallon Container

Low Scape Mound Aronia – 3 Gallon Container
Low Scape Mound Aronia General Information Low Scape Mound Aronia is an ornamental deciduous shrub.  It is quite small, growing to 2 feet tall and wide.  This mix of size and ornamental appeal make it perfect for a variety of landscaping areas.  The foliage is glossy, and dark green through the spring and summer.  In [...]

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Galicjanka Aronia Chokeberry – #2 Container

Galicjanka Aronia Chokeberry – #2 Container
Galicjanka Aronia Chokeberry General Information Green foliage turns to a dark red in the fall. This Aronia is very similar to Viking Aronia. Galicjanka is said to ripen more evenly than Viking. Aronias are very high in antioxidants giving them a high nutitional value. Spring brings white blooms and Fall brings ripe, dark berries. Originating in [...]

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McKenzie Aronia Chokeberry – #2 Container

McKenzie Aronia Chokeberry – #2 Container
McKenzie Aronia Chokeberry General Information White blooms appear on the McKenzie Chokeberry in spring time attracting pollinators. Plump, purple berries form in the summer and ripen in September. McKenzie displays a beautiful fall color of reds and oranges. Aronia berries are full of antioxidants giving them a high nutritional value. This hardy shrub has an upright [...]

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Aronia Berry Recipes-The Miracle Fruit

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. […]

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Low Maintenance Landscaping

Low Maintenance Landscaping

What is low maintenance landscaping? Every year, I hear about new and old clients who complain about their landscapes. “Its too much work to maintain.” “Do you do landscape maintenance?” And more. A lot of the problems associated with landscaping can be avoided by correct planning up front, to design a low maintenance landscape. But […]

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Rain Garden Plants

Rain Garden Plants

What is a rain garden? A rain garden is an area within the landscape that gets the majority of its moisture from rain. It may also get wet from a hose runoff or hillside springs. The rain garden can be a functional and beautiful part of the landscape. I have heard some people call their […]

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100 Sunny Cottage Garden Perennials

100 Sunny Cottage Garden Perennials

How many perennials do you need for the cottage garden? Well, that really depends on your layout, design, and the size of land you are working with. I have a small backyard garden area, roughly 15 feet by 30 feet, in which I have around 70 species of perennials, shrubs, and grasses. And this is […]

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Pollinator Pockets

Pollinator Pockets

What are pollinator pockets? Well, there is no official term for it, but pollinator pockets are small pieces of garden just for pollinators. It could be any size, but by my definition, it would be no larger than a 10 foot by 10 foot bed. However, the possibilities of a pollinator pocket are not small, […]

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