Seasonal Tips
All About Encore Azaleas
What Makes Encore Azaleas Unique? Encore Azaleas are an evergreen, re-blooming azaleas. While most traditional azaleas only bloom in the spring, the Encore series displays a full bloom in the spring, sporadic blooms in the summer and an additional full bloom in the fall- their final encore each year before they start all over again… Read more »
The Beautiful Hues of Heuchera
Heuchera, also known as Coral Bells, are excellent shade garden plants with interesting foliage of various colors. Leaves are heart shaped and boldly veined; some feature bold dark, silvery, or chartreuse green foliage. Coral Bells bloom in the late spring or summer; blooms rise up above the foliage in a long slender stalk and feature… Read more »
Meet the Pansy Family!
Pansies are the most commonly planted fall and winter annual in our area and for very good reason. Pansies bloom from fall into next spring, all the way through time to plant warm season annuals. They offer a large variety of color choices and offer a variety of bloom colors and interesting features. Care is… Read more »
Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Fall
With cooler weather headed our way, this fall season is the perfect time to update your landscaping with new trees and shrubs. In general, with the exception of cool season annuals and fall veggies, most plants go dormant during winter months meaning less overall maintenance and upkeep. Trees and shrubs planted during the fall will… Read more »
All about MUMS!
Nothing says fall like mums! Ever wonder how long will it take a mum to bloom out? Is it better to get ones with no blooms open or showing some color? Want to brush up on your knowledge about these seasonal blooms? Keep reading! Bloom Timing If you would rather read all about it;… Read more »
How to Use Tropical Plants in Your Landscape
With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning and planting your pots and updating your landscaping! Tropical plants always add a gorgeous splash of color showcased in pots around patios and porches, but they are also lovely planted in borders, beds, and as accents within existing landscapes. In Arkansas,… Read more »
Outdoor Fountain Care
Every wonder what’s in our Water Gallery? It’s our fountain display area, and it’s where our concrete statuary is located as well! One of the first things our guests ask is, ‘how do I take care of a fountain?’ Although they are pretty simple to take care of, there are a few tips that… Read more »
Rose Rosette Virus Identification and Control
What is Rose Rosette Virus? One of our beloved landscape plants, the rose, has been increasingly affected by this virus, which is spread by tiny wind transferred mites. Symptoms include thickened stem growth, excessive thorns, witches’ broom growth at end of stems, branch die-back, discolored and distorted leaves. The above image shows the excessive… Read more »