Photo Credit: Growing is Beautiful The glorious, gold fall foliage of Sumac ‘Tiger’s Eye’ is a true eye-catcher and crowd-pleaser. It positively glows in the landscape through fall. But don’t let the graceful, delicate appearance of this cultivar fool you; Rhus…
Photo credit: Forest & Kim Starr Osmanthus fragrans, or Sweet Olive Trees, are a heavily fragrant part-shade shrub. It’s sweet, orange-scented blossoms permeate the cool fall and spring air. It’s a scent you’ll come to find very familiar and look…
This article was taken from our July-August 2007 Newsletter. Our archived newsletters are an excellent resource as we offer fresh, timely information each year. Add 2"-3" of mulch to all plantings, including veggies, shrubs, trees, etc. Mulch retains moisture in…
Avocado trees are in stock now! We’re very happy to introduce ‘Joey,’ ‘Lila,’ and ‘Poncho.’ All are variants of the Mexican Avocado, with fruits about 6 to 8 ounces in size. Mature trees are 15’ to 20’ tall and as…
Well, I could say "EVERYTHING!". But, I'll narrow it down for you. Japanese Maples. Every home lucky enough to have some shade should have at least one Japanese Maple. Feed with Espoma Holly-tone and it'll offer gorgeous color spring, summer…
Originally published February 2011. So many of us have large shade trees, and are looking for just the right understory tree or shrub for a wooded area or shaded courtyard. One excellent choice is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis spp). A tall…
In stock now! Hydrangeas are so lovely in the shaded garden. They provide showy, elegant flowers in late spring through midsummer above glossy green foliage. The seasons bring golden leaves in autumn, and reveal peeling shaggy bark when dormant in…
Nothing says “holiday” more than fragrant and fresh Christmas trees, wreaths and garland. Decorate your home with the real thing this year for a “green” holiday! Christmas trees are a renewable American resource. They also absorb carbon dioxide, create oxygen,…
