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Minnesota Snowflake Mock Orange Confusing Name-Great Shrub!

This deciduous (meaning it loses it's leaves in the winter) shrub has a confusing name. It's scientific name is Philadelphys x virginalis. The Mock Orange refers to the appearance of the white fragrant flowers that can be compared to orange blossoms. Therefore the "mock" in the name...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 09-25-2008
Here's a Gold Nugget for You!

It seems like gold has had the attention of the world almost since the beginning of it's creation. The color of gold is often considered warm, like the gold flames of a fire. It is most prized in jewelry and to award someone for a job well done. In the garden, it can have the same effect. May I suggest...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 09-22-2008
Ornamental Switch Grass - a grass for all seasons!

If you are looking for something to spice up your yard that requires little to no maintenance, ornamental grasses might be what you are looking for. They can add a great backdrop to your annuals and perennials as well as fill in an empty corner. They could also be used along a fence or as a decorative...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 09-11-2008
A fun August "Surprise" Lily

We just had a surprise in our landscape this August. We moved into a home that is over 100 years old. The original owners had done lots of landscaping although after they passed away and new owners took over, it was and still is quite an overgrown area. We have had lots of surprises of plants that have...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-20-2008
Like Chocolate Chips? Try our Chocolate Chip - Ajuga plant

As I'm sitting here eating my chocolate chip cookies I realized that this would be a good time to tell you about our Chocolate Chip Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip' plant. I have seen these used often for ground covers and it's nice to see something different from the same old typical ground...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-28-2008
Zoysia Grass Plugs for a beautiful sturdy lawn!

Zoysia grass is a wonderful choice for a low maintenance lawn. It's hardiness and the fact that it doesn't need much water make it a great choice. It has a wonderful full, dense texture and in the winter will turn a beige color and then start coming back in the spring to it's bright green...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-27-2008
Hydrangea - Endless Summer The Original

Hydrangea - Endless Summer The Original Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer' is spectacular. It sounds like a movie title doesn't it? It is commonly known as a bigleaf, French, garden or florist's hydrangea. These pink, white and blue mop-head flowers can be up to 15-20...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-18-2008
Ash Leaf Spirea

Ash Leaf Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) also known as Ural False Spirea is a very decorative shrub. It is fast growing and exhibits large clusters of creamy white blossoms that have a soft, feathery look. You will want to prune the shrub in early spring before growth starts as the flowers occur on new...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-14-2008
Low Maintenance Privet Hedges

You might be considering including a privacy hedge into your landscape either for the obvious, privacy, or just to put a nice even border around your yard or garden area. The best plants that would require the least amount of maintenance would be Privets, Junipers, Lilacs and Buckthorns to name a few...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2008
Bushes, Shrubs and Hedges for Decoration

I am finding that there are more uses for bushes, shrubs and hedges and even more types to choose from than I ever would have thought. Most people think of them as a good way to hide something you don't want to see, like a fence, a wall, or a street. Many people use them instead of a fence. They...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-24-2008

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