CT garden consultation & design

06/07/2026

Some of my allium had their caps on the other morning…
there was a chill in the air ☺️

05/21/2026

These beautifully mature stellar pink dogwoods, planted just last week, will give some good shade in no time

05/17/2026

Creating a ‘redwood forest’ in Wilkes County
Planting: amber glow redwoods, boulevard cypress, daub’s frosted junipers.

05/07/2026

Clients will enjoy their newly expanded beds. Lots of new bloomers have been added to the mix ☀️

05/03/2026

For all those pyracantha naysayers…it’s a super pollinator
Yes, it’s got huge thorns and the scent is not pleasant to us, but the bugs seem to love it!
They also produce berries for birds later in the season!

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04/30/2026

Looks like it’s been snowing 😆

04/14/2026

This is a good example of a well established, ‘part shade’ (or part sun) garden area. It’s located on the edge of the woods. This time of year it receives about 3hrs of morning sun and 4ish hrs of dappled sun.
Plants included here: azaleas, rhododendrons, foam flowers, toad lilies, astilbe, Japanese forest grass, coral bells and a witch hazel. I must admit there are a few voodoo lily bulbs planted in that cauldron 😊

04/11/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to have our story shared by Nursery Management Magazine.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we experienced a level of loss that’s hard to put into words—nearly 90% of our plants were washed away, along with years of work and care.

But through it all, we’ve been reminded of something powerful: the strength of this community. With support from so many of you, and from others across the industry, we’re slowly rebuilding—one plant at a time.

We’re still here. Still growing. And deeply thankful. 🌱

Story credit: Nursery Management Magazine

04/07/2026

Temps might be dropping this week. If you want to protect your tender perennial, newly planted trees/shrubs or annuals there are a few steps to follow.

To protect some of your more tender plants, you should water plants at their base prior to freezing temperatures. This ensures that their roots are well insulated. Drought stricken roots are more susceptible to freeze and frost damage. You can also cover your plants with a frost cloth, cardboard, or a sheet all the way to the ground. Lastly, adding mulch to the base of your plants will help regulate the soil temperature by adding another layer of protection and warmth.

Keep an eye on your local weather!

04/06/2026

Crabapples and other flowering trees are great pollinators, are fragrant and are just so darn pretty!