A spectacular and dependable ground cover for sunny locations, the ‘Japgarden’ Juniper is a gracefully spreading juniper with a robustly textured habit.  Sporting a beautiful bluish green color, it is extremely low growing and mat-forming; spreads almost indefinitely, and is very adaptable.  ‘Japgarden is a superb choice for a low ground cover or rock garden accent when used in mass. 

Juniper ‘Japgarden’ lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition.  This is a relatively low maintenance shrub due to its tolerance of unfavorable soil conditions and hardiness.  Since it is drought-tolerant, it makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application.

This spreading, prostrate shrub has long, stiff branches, non-showy flowers, and seldom produces fruit.  It is best to prune 'Japgarden' in June after the new growth has time to establish; like most evergreens it is easy to remember "Prune in June".  

Requiring full sun, it will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet.  It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front.  It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for approximately 30 years!

Lilacs are high on the list of most memorable flowers.  Their scent evokes flashbacks of summers gone by.  For many, lilac flowers remind us of a loving grandmother or the last few days before school let out for summer vacation.  The Lilac 'James Macfarlane' will rekindle these memories with its true single deliciously scented flowers that bloom freely. 

This lilac displays excellent pink-lilac flowers in late May through early June and has green foliage all summer.  With its elegant upright shape, ‘James Macfarlane’ will make a colorful informal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree.  It is extremely hardy and adaptable, withstanding moisture conditions fatal to vulgaris hybrids. 

 

The Spirea 'Japanese White' is best placed in front of other green foliage plants to show off its beautiful white flower display; combines well with ornamental grasses, ferns, and other plants with large foliage.  This perennial is great for the rock garden, border or as a ground cover; also effective in mixed shrub plantings, low borders and clumped together.

Growing 2 feet tall and as wide, this deciduous shrub has bright green foliage, topped by heavy flat clusters of white flowers at the ends of the branches.  It blooms in June and again off and on all summer; prune flowers for an extension of blooms.  

This spirea tolerates drought and dry soils and will grow in well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline.  ‘Japanese White’ grows in sun or partial shade and turns a reddish-purple in fall.  This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.  It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard!  Deer resistant.

The Viburnum 'Mohican' produces creamy white, flat topped flowers that entirely envelop the plant in late April or May.  The lovely flowers are followed by orange-red fruit that begins to ripen in early July, and stays for four or more weeks.  Its purple to bronze fall colored leaves are quite attractive in the landscape. This viburnum is resistant to leaf spot, making this cultivar extremely popular in the nursery trade.

‘Mohican’ is essentially evergreen in warmer climates.  The dark, hairy leaves create a dark background to showcase other plants.  It displays a very compact growth habit, so it makes a nice hedge with its dense shape and heavy, dark green foliage.

Easy to grow, fibrous rooted, ‘Mohican’ can handle dry and alkaline soils, but prefers moist and well drained in full sun to partial shade.  It is an incredibly tough multi-stemmed spreading shrub growing 6 feet in height, with a somewhat rounded outline. 

Everyone looks forward to tulips that bring much needed color in the spring, especially after a long hard winter.  This ‘White Passion Blend’ of tulips offers a blend of beauties ranging from dazzling pure white Lily Flowering Tulips, to beautiful white blooms feathered in delicate rose, and exquisite Parrot Tulips with exotic green stripes.  What an outstanding collection of unique color combinations for your tulip bed! 

When planted in full sun, this mix will bloom for over a month due to the various flowering times of the varieties included.  For the most powerful effect, plant in large groups.  ‘White Passion Blend’ will offer heights anywhere from 14 to 22 inches and thrives in zones 3-8.

This blend must be planted before freezing weather, then you will get your great display in the spring.  Tulips require a period of cold while they're dormant and resting between shows.  The ground should be moist, and you need to give them two to four weeks to start their roots before watering.  Tulips should not have too much moisture before they have made roots; in that condition they are easy victims to rot or other infections. 

The Allium 'Globemaster' truly lives up to its name and is a marvel in the garden with its gorgeous purple blooms, sometimes reaching 12" in diameter!  It is a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, and its flowering period lasts for several weeks to a month.  The blooms are pleasantly fragrant, and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. 

New florets constantly appear and cover the old ones; one flower will produce as many as 1,100 florets!  The florets are packed densely, creating an imposing and brilliantly colored globe.  This Allium’s round flowers heads are extremely unique and even hold their petals long after the flower has finished blooming, making it very popular among crafters who use them in dried floral arrangements! 

Alliums are widely used for the landscape, so plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point.  Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded.   Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy.  The Allium ‘Globemaster’ is ideal for containers, mass plantings, and borders.  These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant.

Also known as Yellow Poplar or Tuliptree, the ‘Tulip’ Poplar tree is nature’s masterpiece!   It has beautiful tulip-like flowers and is a fast growing large shade tree that can grow 15 to 20’ over a 6 to 8 year period, eventually reaching 60-100 feet.  

The lovely little tulip-shaped flowers are greenish-yellow with an orange band.  With its  masses of tulip-like flowers in the spring, ‘Tulip’ will give you a delightful fragrance of nectar that you'll enjoy all spring long.  This nectar even attracts birds and other small wildlife; the perfect tree for wildlife lovers!

As a specimen tree on a large property, this poplar has great beauty, and its bright golden yellow fall color can be spectacular.  The ‘Tulip’ Poplar is highly resistant to disease and insects, making this a healthy tree that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment.  It is very easy to grow and thrives in almost all areas since it is highly adaptable to a variety of soils; even grows in wet soil; requires full sun exposure.

In open areas, the ‘Tulip’ Poplar usually grows into a majestic cone shape  making it an attractive front yard tree that will be a wonderful addition to any landscape.

One tree that wildlife will flock to is the ‘Gobbler’ Sawtooth Oak, which is a great producer of acorns.  If well maintained, this fast growing ‘Gobbler’ Sawtooth Oak tree produces acorns in 5 years and supports wildlife.   With acorns considerably smaller than the ‘Sawtooth’ Oak, this tree variety can produce 150 nuts per pound.  These smaller acorns are desirable as a food source for wild turkeys, quail, deer, and grouse.  

Winter hardy and adapted to the high rainfall in the eastern United States, the ‘Gobbler’ Sawtooth Oak grows well in open, unshaded areas with well-drained, sandy loam or clay-loam soils.  This deciduous tree also has a moderate water requirement and moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils.  

The ‘Gobbler’ Sawtooth is a large round-headed tree with handsome chestnut-like foliage.  The fall leaf color is yellow to golden brown and the leaves may persist into winter.  It makes a handsome shade or specimen tree.  This tree will bear heavy in alternate years and it is a very adaptable.  It is an attractive selection and has a resistance to disease and insect damage for both the tree and acorns.