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• European Beech is a Popular Shade Tree

  The European Beech Tree is a beautiful shade tree year round. It has a dense, upright, oval form and is native to Europe . It grows more easily under cultivation than the American Beech , and has become a very popular ornamental tree in the United States... Posted Sep 27 2009, 07:03 AM by barb-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: american beech, beech tree, dark green, focal point, ornamental, popular, shade, specimen, sun, wildlife, wood

• This Shamrock Is Charmed!

  The Charmed Wine Shamrock is noted for its violet shamrock shaped leaves, it also boasts dainty white flowers. The flowers are blushed with a maroon hue that really show off when they get wet as they will begin to look like a wine stain on white cloth... Posted Jul 06 2009, 05:52 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: annual, mounding, perennials, shade, white flowers

• Enjoy These Bright Red Rockapulco Red Impatiens!

  The Rockapulco Red Impatien plants have wonderfully red flowers that look a lot like miniature rose buds that really put on a show in your garden. They have masses of bright red blooms that will bloom from spring until frost. They will thrive in full... Posted Jul 04 2009, 06:53 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: annual, impatien, long blooming, mounded, Perennial, red flowers, shade

• Enjoy A Rockapulco Purple Impatien In Your Own Back Yard

  The Rockapulco Purple Impatien has beautiful miniature rose looking purple blooms. They will bloom all summer long in shady locations where many plants cannot. They look wonderful in containers or garden beds. Some will tolerate filtered sun. You do not... Posted Jun 06 2009, 09:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: annual, blue blooms, impatiens, partial sun, purple blooms, shade

• Impatiens Rockapulco Orchid Has Masses Of Lavender Blooms

  The Impatiens Rockapulco Orchid is one of the best plants to liven up your garden. Not only is it a long bloomer from spring until frost but it has masses of beautiful lavender blooms. They almost look like miniature rosebuds. They will give a bright... Posted May 13 2009, 08:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: annual, impatiens, lavender, long blooming, Perennial, shade

• Autumn Blaze Red Maple Is A Real Winner!

  The Autumn Blaze Red Maple Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' is one of the best Maple trees for fall color. It's bright, blazing red leaves stand out above all the others. It is also a very fast grower, as much as 3 feet a year in best conditions... Posted Jan 05 2009, 01:50 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: drought tolerant, fall color, fast grower, hardy, ornamental, red, shade

• Blue Shadow Fothergilla With Striking Leaves

  The Blue Shadow Fothergilla 'Fothergilla x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' is a new variety of Fothergilla that originated from the 'Mt. Airy' variety. This Fothergilla boasts blue gray leaves. In April/May it will produce new foliage that... Posted Dec 22 2008, 08:11 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: blue, disease resistant, fall, fragrance, gray, orange, red, shade, vigorous, yellow

• Great Wall Clumping Bamboo Very Cold Hardy

  The Great Wall Clumping Bamboo 'Fargesia rufa 'Oprins selection' is one of the most cold hardy bamboo plants available. It makes a great hedge and can grow up to 18 feet tall. It is a clumping and non-invasive variety and has a beautiful fountain... Posted Dec 21 2008, 10:12 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bamboo, clumping, cold hardy, fountain, hedge, screen, shade

• Green Pixwell Gooseberry Best Variety on the Market Today!

  The Pixwell Gooseberry was introduced from North Dakota and is considered one of the best varieties on the market today. It has few thorns, small clusters and pale green fruit that turns pink when it is ripe. The Pixwell is a very productive plant and... Posted Nov 22 2008, 08:22 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: antioxidants, espalier, gooseberry, jam, jelly, pie, pixwell, shade, Shrub, small fruit

• Autumn Purple Ash - Great Fall Color

  As I am driving around my area during this fall season, I am seeing so many beautiful fall colors on the trees. I am trying to decide on my favorites so that maybe in the spring I can plant the ones I like to begin some wonderful fall color in my own... Posted Nov 13 2008, 12:14 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: deciduous, fall color, fast growing, hardwood, purple, seedless, shade, trees

• Pecan Pies, Candies or Fresh From The Hardy Pecan Tree

  Pecans were never my favorite nuts growing up. I think that is mainly because of Pecan pie. There seem to be numerous different recipes but the ones that I tasted were not to my liking and so have avoided them pretty much all of my life at all costs.... Posted Oct 21 2008, 12:18 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: antioxidants, baking, cooking, edible nut trees, flavenoids, hardy, healthy, large trees, nuts, pecan, shade, tall trees

• BUR OAK Trees - A Real Classic!

  The Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa is considered a "classic oak tree" in America. It is considered native to the Great Plains but grows well in most of the United States. We have one in our front yard that has probably been there at least 50 years... Posted Oct 19 2008, 09:27 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: acorns, bur oak, classic, deer, harwood, huge, large, large'shade'tall'wildlife, shade, trees, white oak

• Blue Hosta - Halcyon

  The Hosta 'Halcyon', Hosta tardiana 'Halcyon' is a wonderful anchor to your hosta garden or to include with other flowers you want to show off. It makes a great background with it's deep blue leaves. If you have never planted hostas... Posted Mar 07 2008, 09:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: beginner, blue, Featured Plants, flowers, hosta, lavender, resistant, shade, vigorous, white

• Hosta - Patriot is Great for Beginners

  The Hosta 'Patriot', Hosta fortunei is one of the most durable of the hostas which makes it a good choice if you have never grown hostas. The Patriot is purchased often for its lush mounds of medium green foliage and purple or white flowers. Their... Posted Feb 21 2008, 08:00 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: beginner, border, container, durable, edging, Featured Plants, flowers, green, hosta, mound, patriot, purple, shade, white