2022 Top 7 Popular Spring Blooming Evergreen Shrubs Spring blooming evergreen shrubs are a great addition to any yard and landscape. After 12 years working with live plants online, I learned the one constant in the nursery business is change. Every season new varieties of popular shrubs are introduced. You have a LOT of choices. […]
Introduction When it comes to enhancing your landscape, timing is everything. While spring is often seen as the prime planting season, fall is actually the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Here’s why this season offers the perfect conditions for establishing a thriving landscape. Ideal Weather Conditions Fall provides moderate temperatures that are neither […]
Fastest Growing Evergreens Introduction Imagine a lush green wall that doesn’t just mark your border but also shields you from prying eyes. Everyone wants results, and they want them NOW! This is especially true if you want to create privacy with evergreen trees or shrubs. You know you want year-round color but choosing the right […]
Introduction When I first started working at a nursery, there were so many horticultural words being thrown around. Heck, I didn’t even know what deciduous meant! It took a while to gain the knowledge and level of understanding of all the common and botanical names of various species of plants and trees. When it comes […]
Updated on March 11, 2024 The Amazing Mahonia Evergreen, Also Known as Oregon Grape Holly Fragrant Yellow Flowers in Late Winter! I live in the Central Piedmont area of the Carolinas, in grow zone 7b. I was outdoors, enjoying some unusually mild weather at the end of February when this amazing scent got my attention. […]
What Are The Best Shrubs for Hedges Hedges provide not only privacy and security but also act as beautiful natural boundaries in our gardens. Choosing the right shrubs for hedges is essential to achieve the desired aesthetic appeal and functionality. With numerous options available, it can be overwhelming to find the best shrubs for your […]
Pruning holly shrubs is an essential task to maintain their shape, promote healthy growth, and enhance their overall appearance. However, knowing the correct timing for pruning is crucial to ensure the best possible results. In this article, we will explore the ideal time to prune holly bushes, factors to consider, and some useful tips for […]
When Is Your Fall Planting Season Over? It happens around this time of year. We’ve been receiving quite a few emails asking if it’s still a good time to be planting. Fall is considered the best time of year to plant but when do you know the planting window has closed? With Pumpkins on porches, […]
Enjoy Year-Round Color With Less Maintenance If you’re looking for a low-maintenance way to keep your garden looking lush and green all year round, evergreen groundcovers are a great option. These plants not only provide year-round beauty, but they also help to prevent soil erosion and suppress weeds. Here are seven of the best evergreen […]
Spring Pruning Shrubs Spring is the perfect time to prune and groom many of your shrubs! While some plants should only be pruned during specific times of the year, here are seven popular shrubs that are perfectly suited for springtime trimming and shaping to keep them looking their best. Spring pruning shrubs is a great […]
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Buying Plants Online Checklist Buying trees or shrubs online can be exciting. You’ve got so many more choices than you could ever imagine at a local garden center. But that can also be overwhelming. I call it the paralysis of analysis. There are so many choices that you can’t make a decision! Then there’s the […]
Unboxing Perfect Plants It was just over 5 years ago that I bought one, Musa Basjoo Banana plant. Little did I know at the time that these crazy fast-growing perennials suckered out new plants every year. When I say fast, they die back to the ground each winter and will get back to 10+ feet by […]
Most Popular Medium Size Trees and Shrubs for Privacy Creating a living fence with shrubs can not only block lines of sight but also absorb noise and serve as a wind break. They can even raise your property value. The problem is that not everyone has the room to use something that gets as tall […]
Unboxing From PlantingTree Nursery A 13 Inch Plant in a 36 Inch Tall Box? Our first order of the new year! Considering we’re in the North Carolina Piedmont area, taking delivery can be risky. It’s already snowed 3 times in January with temps getting into the teens. But, 3 of the larger online plant nurseries […]
Selecting shrubs for shady areas of your yard usually needs more planning and thought compared to sunny locations. Determining the amount of sun and shade needs to be one of the first questions you answer when selecting pretty much any plant. We’ve all seen the tags or plant facts for online nurseries telling us what sun exposure is best for any given plant. […]
Online nursery PlantsByMail.com has been around since 2003. They are owned by one of the largest growing operations in the country. It doesn’t seem that they put much work into the retail nursery website until the past year or so. They are consistently in the top tier among the 25 online nurseries we rate and […]
It’s been a weird late winter in our area with temperatures that keep going up and down. I’m in Grow Zone 7b. It’s mid-March, 2021. We had temps in the 30’s today and it was up to 78 a few days ago. We’ve also had a lot of rain the past month or so. So […]
Boxwood are one of the most popular evergreen shrubs. They can be pruned into many shapes & can handle heavy pruning. But when is the best time to prune them and How?
One of The Most Unique Fast-Growing Trees For Privacy 5 years ago I bought one Musa Basjoo Banana ‘tree’. Also referred to as just Basjoo Banana or a cold hardy banana tree. I’ve posted pictures of the unboxing below. I use parenthesis on ‘tree’ because technically they are an herbaceous perennial. They will turn brown […]
[lmt-post-modified-info] Most Fragrant Evergreen Shrubs If you’re considering adding some amazing aromas to your landscape or yard this year, don’t forget about evergreen shrubs. Evergreens have many uses in your yard and landscape including a few with some of the most intoxicating scents. Here’s our list of the top 10 fragrant evergreen shrubs. Keep […]
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